Leaky handle after I turn faucet off

[pb2]

Hi,

I have a Kohler single handle faucet that leaks from the handle AFTER I turn the water off. I replaced the cartridge with a new one, with the hopes that it would fix the problem, but no luck. I've noticed that if I pull the spray head down, it doesn't seem to leak (or at least as much).

It seems to me that there's some pressure buildup in the spray head that is coming back through the handle. I don't know how to fix this though.

Here's the faucet I have.

Here's a picture I took of what's going on:

 

[Smooky]

It leaks at the handle? ......Maybe you need to take it back apart, clean everything and make sure there is no trash in anything. Make sure all the o-rings that are suppose to be in there are there. Lubricate everything real good with a silicone based lubricant and put it back together.

 

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[hj]

Get a new cartridge from Kohler, 1-800-4KOHLER. You may have to send them a photo so they can identify the model number.

 

[pb2]

Get a new cartridge from Kohler, 1-800-4KOHLER. You may have to send them a photo so they can identify the model number.

I replaced the cartridge today. No luck. In the process, I cleaned the inside as well. Didn't add any lubricant. Also, there's no plumber's tape - should there be?

Pb2

 

[hj]

There is no water in the "spout" above the cartridge so the cartridge, or maybe an internal check valve if the faucet has one are the only possibilities.