This review is for the Delta Faucet RP1001 Soap/Lotion Dispenser, Chrome.
At first I was disappointed when I saw that this dispenser was smaller than the original kitchen sink soap dispenser that I was replacing. The soap reservoir bottle seemed small too, only holding about 13 ounces of soap. However, I decided to install it anyway thinking I would replace it later.
Well the first thing I like about the Delta dispenser was the ridged plastic nut that secured the dispenser to the sink. The old dispenser had a brass nut that had developed corrosion and was a bear to get off even with a large set of pliers. The plastic or nylon securing nut that came with the Delta dispenser could be installed and tightened by hand.
After installation I simply poured dish soap into the soap reservoir through the top of the dispenser. A funnel was included with the kit but I did not need it. I then plopped the dispenser pump onto the top of the soap bottle and gave it 2 pumps and soap started coming out.
Since then it has worked perfectly. It takes just a light press on the pump and soap comes out. Also it does not weep soap like the past dispenser did. And, when I need to replenish the soap I simply have to pull the pump head straight out of the top of the dispenser and add soap. (No unscrewing, no crawling underneath the sink to remove a reservoir bottle.)
So overall I am extremely pleased with this dispenser. (The smaller size has not been an issue at all.)
Note: I had originally ordered and installed a cheaper no-brand soap dispenser to replace a Moen dispenser that had finally stopped working. I chose the cheap dispenser for the price and the fact that it had a long hose that you could place into a large bottle of dish detergent under the sink.
Unfortunately the chrome on the dispenser was low quality so it had a more of a nickel look, and the long hose proved to be a nuisance as it took many pumps to get any soap to start flowing and the stiff plastic hose kept curling up and frequently came out of the soap bottle. Dish soap also dripped from the pump spout into the sink. And finally, after a few months of light use the pump developed a crack and stopped working all together.
Bottom line, going cheap is tempting but not worth it in the long run.
4/12/2017 Update: Still working and looking great with no issues.
| Manufacturer | Delta Faucet |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DRP1001 |
| Item Weight | 0.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 13.9 x 6 x 3 inches |
| Item model number | RP1001 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 3.38 x 1.06 x 3.13 inches |
| Color | Chrome |
| Style | Yes |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Material | Brass |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| Voltage | 1 Volts |
| Installation Method | 1 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Water Consumption | 1 Gallons |
| Spout Height | 2.5 Inches |
| Spout Reach | 4.16 Inches |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime limited warranty on faucet and finish. |
