Hey there Alistair,

On Fri, 2011-07-08 at 11:53 -0700, Alistair Bell wrote:
> It might be a leak in the plastic of the faucet assembly itself, and
>  that probably means buying a new one, but to remove the assembly...

So if I read you correctly, you're saying that the symptom (water leak
at base of faucet atop stainless sink surface when pump is turned on) is
not likely fixable by tightening or caulkening* anything, but due to
plastic failure, and that a replacement faucet is in my future.

With a foot switch, the OEM type is fine. But is there something better
that is easily mounted?

> Get under the cabinet and look at the connections. Tank and external
>  supply. Remove connections, a nut for the external, a hose barb and
>  clamp for tank (latter maybe tight, best to cut hose close and remove
>  stub on bench. Get up and undo the 3 phillips screws holding base.
>  Lift base out. You might see a paper gasket.
>
> The gasket is there to prevent surface water on the sink area from
>  getting under the cabinet. You can use caulk as substitute.

Thanks for the how-to!

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* See how I make up words willy-nilly?

-RJS