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Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Chrome

Model#: 978-DST
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Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Chrome
Model#: 978-DST
List Price: $55600
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PRODUCT FEATURES
Delta® MagnaTite® Docking uses a powerful integrated magnet to pull your faucet spray wand precisely into place and hold it there so it stays docked when not in use. Delta® faucets with DIAMOND™ Seal Technology perform like new for life with a patented design which reduces leak points, is less hassle to install and lasts twice as long as the industry standard*. Kitchen faucets with Touch-Clean® Spray Holes allow you to easily wipe away calcium and lime build-up with the touch of a finger. You can install with confidence, knowing that Delta faucets are backed by our Lifetime Limited Warranty. *Industry standard is based on ASME A112.18.1 of 500,000 cycles.
  • MagnaTite® Docking uses a powerful integrated magnet to snap your faucet spray wand precisely into place and hold it there so it stays docked when not in use and doesn’t droop over time
  • Soft, rubber Touch-Clean spray holes allow you to easily wipe away calcium and lime build-up with the touch of a finger
  • DIAMOND Seal Technology is less hassle to install and helps your faucet perform like new for life, reducing leak points and lasting twice as long as the industry standard
  • Everything you need is together in one convenient box, including integrated InnoFlex PEX supply lines
  • 2 or 3-hole 4" installation
  • ADA Compliant
  • The high-arc, gooseneck design swivels 360 degrees with a 20-in. retractable hose for added convenience during everyday kitchen tasks
Special Information
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Technology and Special Features
ADA Compliant
Touch-Clean®
No-Lead Compliant
Water-Efficient
Diamond Seal® Technology
MagnaTite® Docking
Special Information
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California Prop 65 WARNING
Documents & Specs
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Installation Information
2-hole 4" installation
2-hole 4" installation
Connection Type :
3/8" compression fittings
Flow Rate :
1.8 gpm @ 60 psi, 6.8 L/min @ 414 kPa
Overall Height (in.) :
14-1/4
Valve Type:
Ceramic Disc

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REVIEWS
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great Love it! Looks great and doesn't get water spots!
Date published: 2025-10-23
Rated 1 out of 5 by from This is trash This is absolute trash. I can't believe you sell this crap. It never shuts off and it drips. This should last us forever. We are the original owners of the house. Delta fix it!
Date published: 2025-10-05
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Spray Head sucks Don’t like the spray head
Date published: 2025-09-15
Rated 3 out of 5 by from it's fine enough Installed one of these 15 years ago. It's been a fine faucet. The little cap that covers the set screw was lost almost immediately. Today I replaced it with the same faucet and what do you know, the little plastic cap doesn't fit to cover the set screw at all. HOW have you guys not figured out in 15 years of selling this thing that the little plastic cap doesn't fit into the set screw. The shape is completely different. I tried to glue it but I'm definitely losing it into my garbage disposal eventually. The rest of the faucet is good and fine. Just a super annoying lapse in attention to detail.
Date published: 2025-09-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Great Product The install was quick and easy. Sadly the cartridge was leaking but Delta replaced it right away.
Date published: 2025-09-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for lefties Love that the handle is not on the faucet stem. This way we can set it up to make it easier for the left handed people of our house.
Date published: 2025-09-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great kitchen faucet Beautiful fixture with a smooth operation.
Date published: 2025-06-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kitchen Great easy to install faucet very elegant look hope this style won’t be discontinued
Date published: 2025-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this new faucet! Beautiful and high quality!
Date published: 2025-04-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT PRODUCT, EXCEPTIONAL exceptional PRODUCT. The local plumbing shop had it less than anywhere. Just installed this and am overjoyed with the function and easy of use,
Date published: 2025-03-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this Faucet!!! Im Very Happy with my new faucet!! Its works Great, its much better than my previous faucet!
Date published: 2025-01-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very pleased with our new faucet. We purchased the bronze faucet and we are very happy with our selection. We have the soap pump as well, because our granite had the three separate holes that needed to be filled. We love the sprayer. We’ve had no problems with it clicking back into the faucet after pulling it down. The water pressure is great. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2024-12-27
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Poor design and engineering Will not output hot water. Internal mechanism is broken and will only supply cold water.
Date published: 2024-12-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 3-Piece Kitchen Faucet Looks great, easy on and off handle, good spraying power.
Date published: 2024-11-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Replaced the same model We had to replace the same model in a house we recently bought because the previous installation was done so poorly that the faucet handle wobbled and even when fully tightened down. The skirt spun around because a tab had been broken during the original installation. It was painful to have to buy a new one but the replacement is much more stable .
Date published: 2024-08-05
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Started dripping within months Had a plumber purchase and install this faucet. It was ok for a few months and then started dripping. After reading some of these reviews I’m thinking I need to replace the cartridge, but I kept thinking it was too soon. I should still be under warranty but the plumber disposed of the packaging. Is there anywhere else to find this information?
Date published: 2024-06-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kitchen faucet Good match for our kitchen. Prompt delivery and competitive price
Date published: 2024-05-24
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Looks great ….not happy with the diamond cartridge I've hd this installed when i had a granite top installed about 5 years ago still looks great. Not very pleased with the “diamond cartridge” i had to replace it twice, this time will be #3 . The first time it leaked into,the sink, the second time under the sink and onto the floor which had to be replaced…..in their defense they did send me a replacement cartridge free of charge. Now it is leaking again. Not sure what to do this time.
Date published: 2024-04-26
Rated 3 out of 5 by from the downside I bought the delta brand to replace a moen fixture similar in design. The magnet faucet does not snap back into place like I had hoped. The hot cold is difficult to control. I wish there was a pause button to stop flow from handheld faucet.
Date published: 2024-04-05
Rated 1 out of 5 by from A startling decline in quality My previous Leland lasted from 2008 until August of 2021 when the aerator began to deteriorate. Because at some point they changed the design of the Leland, I wound up having to get an entirely new faucet which Delta provided under warranty. I had to get this installed at considerable expense, and exactly 1 year later (08/22) I had to have them send me a new cartridge under warranty because it wouldn't close completely and it leaked. It is now 3/1/24 and it's leaking again, and will need its third cartridge in 3 years. Keep in mind my original made it 12 years on one cartridge. Furthermore, the old Leland used a mechanical clip to retain the sprayer head, but the new one uses a magnet. That magnet failed almost immediately and now the sprayer head just hangs. Overall I am incredibly disappointed in the nosedive in quality that Delta has apparently taken. This is also a $650 faucet, not the $59 Lowe's builder special, which makes this dismal quality all that more unacceptable. Do better, Delta.
Date published: 2024-03-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delta Leland Pull-down facet Good looking and well made product
Date published: 2024-02-05
Rated 1 out of 5 by from 2nd one and also JUNK!!! The second Leland and it's JUNK just like the first oneIt is very difficult to get this faucet in the exact position where it doesn't drip. There are many reviews saying the same, and I am frankly baffled that there are so many 5 star reviews as well. Delta's response is to engage in a lengthy process to flush out the hot and cold lines. I had this faucet for about 9 months and finally threw it out. The faucet I replaced it with requires no such flushing and easily turns off without drips. In my opinion this faucet design is defective and should not be sold.  Bought the 9178 DST it has very little water flow from it . All water lines were flushed. I would never recommend this faucet to anyone. e to hire my plumber to replace. To date, I will have spent too much time and effort phoning Delta and almost as much on my plumber as I have these faucets. Although I love the look, I can't afford to use Delta products ever again. So disappointed.
Date published: 2024-01-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from solid faucet no complaints good pressure and temp select, install was easy with included wrench. magnet failed within 6mos, but delta sent replacement magnets and it's been 3yrs no issues. cleaned out both screens once a year (not hard water) had some problems with dripping bit tightened up the bolt behind sprayer and not an issue. can't take apart sprayer head with wrench...way too hard as there's a slight leak from bottom (separate from the stream or sprayer) and I bet a clean out would help, but it's stuck and included wrench with teeth cams out before i can loosen it...very minor beef after 3 yeara. LOVE THAT LASER STREAM!
Date published: 2024-01-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE THIS FAUCET 😍 We've only ever purchased faucets from Amazon and box stores like home depot, only to have them fall apart within a year, at the most. This time, at the suggestion of friends who are contractors, we purchased our delta faucet from a local contractors warehouse. It was considerably more than the diy home improvement boxstores for the seemingly same product. But the quality of the overall weight, metal and other components is far superior and worth the price. Apparently manufacturers use a different grade of metals for faucets sold through an actual contractor's store versus the box stores even though on the surface they look the same. I have to say, even though I balked at this initially, and cringed at the price difference for what looked to be the same item, there's absolutely no comparison. I'll never go back to Amazon or the box stores for another faucet again. We had purchased the Delta Leland model #9178ARDST, Clos to 3 years ago and I absolutely love it and have not had a single problem with it falling apart or any other mechanical issues
Date published: 2024-01-08
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Great faucet if you can stop it from leaking! I bought this 978-SD-DST faucet in August of 2022. It has performed fine until about a week ago when it refused to shut off. I followed the maintenance directions in the installation instructions but it failed to correct the problem. I have contacted Delta in the hope that they will send a new cartridge ASAP, as I hate to waste water, especially like this. Maybe they can send two, so when this fails again in a year or two, I will be prepared.
Date published: 2023-12-16
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not a happy Delta customer I've had this faucet for almost 3 years. I had to replace the DIAMOND Seal handle cartridge in October of 2022. I need to replace it again, Adjusting the water temperature is impossible and very frustrating with this faucet. It's either screaming hot, or not hot enough. I am seriously considering replacing it altogether.
Date published: 2023-11-26
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Looks great, not happy with shut off I purchased Delta - 9178-SP-DST three years ago and while it still looks great, it constantly needs the Cartridge - DIAMOND™ Valve - 1H replaced. Thankfully the company sent me three replacements. But very unhappy to have to keep installing the part every year. Thankfully my neighbor is a contractor. Looks like I have to call and ask for more cartridges again. Maybe I got a lemon?!
Date published: 2023-11-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Intermittent leaking Faucet was purchased and installed over a year ago. The faucet looks solid and fits my style. However, from the start we’ve had some leaking reportedly due to a faulty valve, as well as the tiny hot & cold indicator tab that gets pushed into the hole, keeps falling off. The customer support was excellent with quick turnaround, we received the replacement parts with instructions. We replaced the valve and was working properly. However, same issue happened again within few months and same repeated. So far working ok but the water shuts off only with repeated attempts. At this point, I’m concerned about the quality and durability of this specific product. We’ve had many Delta products over the years and I’m going to rest easy hoping the Co will continue to stand behind.
Date published: 2023-10-20
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Good but musing a couple small parts Missing key pieces in kit. I was able to use old bits from my last sink. Frustrating. Faucet works well.
Date published: 2023-09-24
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Just ok For the price I would think that there would be all metal parts instead of cheap plastic.
Date published: 2023-07-02
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Q&A

Model 978-DST. Cannot remove the bonnet to replace the cartridge..Used suggested 1 5/16 socket. Cannot break it loose from the base. Some help please. Thanks.

Asked by: George
Hello, I apologize for the issue you are experiencing and I am happy to help you. We recommend wrapping a cloth soaked in a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water around the bonnet. This will help break up the mineral buildup in the threads. If additional assistance is required you may wish to contact a plumber. Please reach out with further questions! Best Regards, Tim Digital Communications Specialist
Answered by: Timothy
Date published: 2025-08-01

faucet handle spins all the way around

I attempted to adjust this faucet handle as it was causing the faucet to leak somewhat. when i removed the set screw holding the faucet on and then retightened the scew the faucet handle now feels loose and spins 360 degrees. im looking to get this repaired but im not sure if i need a new handle or if it is the cartridge the handle goes onto that needs to be replaced.
Asked by: jasimek
Hi jasimek, Thank you for your question. It sounds like either the set screw is not tight enough, or the screw is not in contact with the stem portion of the dst cartridge. Make sure the cartridge is seated properly, and that the bonnet and sleeve assembly are tightened correctly. The handle set screw should attach to the cartridge stem on the flat portion of the stem preventing the handle from spinning. I have attached a link to the parts breakdown for the model 978-DST to help you with your repair. Thanks, Dave http://www.deltafaucet.com/customersupport/documentation/978-dst.html?document=pd&fromDetailArea=kitchen&documentIndex=0#flashWrapper
Answered by: DeltaFaucet2
Date published: 2024-03-28

I know the pull-down sprayer will cover 360 degrees; but, does the spout rotate?

Asked by: Bill
Hi Bill, Thank you for your question. The spout itself will rotate 360 degrees. Best regards, Jon
Answered by: DeltaFaucet3
Date published: 2024-03-28

I have a Delta 978-DST kitchen faucet and the handle is getting worn out.  I don't have the small allen wrench it appears I would need to replace the worn parts in the handle.  Do you have this tool?

Asked by: Robato
Hello Robato, Thank you for your question. On the lever handle, of your Delta Leland Pull-Down Kitchen 978-DST model, you should find a small hex screw that can be loosened with a 1/8" Allen wrench. Allen wrenches can be purchase from any of your local plumbing and hardware stores. Please feel free to call, email, or message us on social if you have any further questions. Best regards, Tanya Phone: 1-800-345-3358 | Email: customerservice@deltafaucet.com | Facebook/Twitter: @deltafaucet
Answered by: Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28

Really 2.5" min clearance to backsplash (4" high)? Want to replace a Moen Aberdeen with your Leland 978-DST. The Moen fits fine with 2" clearance from faucet midpoint to backsplash. Why can't I use 978-DST with same 2" center to backsplash clearance?

Asked by: KevinK
Hi, KevinK! Thank you for your question. We recommend the 2.5" clearance to backsplash for the 978-DST so that everything fits on the top of the sink as well as underneath the sink. Best Regards, Rosanna
Answered by: DeltaFaucet11
Date published: 2024-03-28

what size garden hose aerator adapter should i buy?   i need to hook an aquarium garden hose to the faucet head.  13/16 does not fit.  its too small.

Asked by: tanya101
Hello tanya101! Thank you for your question. We only offer one aerator adapter, RP51505. This adapter converts 21.5X 1-6 g metric thread to 55/64”-27 standard thread. Your aerator, RP50815 has M21.5 threads, however care should be taken as we have not tested and do not recommend using this adapter with the pullout or pulldown spray wands. https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP51505 Best regards, Edward
Answered by: DeltaFaucet234
Date published: 2024-03-28

how to install a 978rbdst kit tony

Asked by: tony
Thank you for your question, Tony! Here is a link to the Installation Instructions for this model: https://media.deltafaucet.com/MandI/101898%20Rev%20A.pdf Best regards, Jon
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28

The magnetic head and spray hose.  Is this supposed to retract completely on its own?  New installation, everything ok. Hose retracts to plastic spray head. I have to push head into faucet to seal.  Thank you.

Asked by: Icecap8
Thank you for your question, Icecap8! The Delta MagnaTite Technology is only meant to help guide and keep your wand docked when not in use. The hose weight will also help this retract when not in use. Best regards, Edward
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28
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