Do you have a friend who has a pull-down that you might be able to try? Will that sprayer stay on spray or do you have to keep the handle pressed down? I always had a side spray before but now that I have a pull-down I don't ever want to be without one! I defrosted some shrimp tonight and it was so nice to be able to pull the faucet head down close to my colander, set it to spray and walk away for a few minutes. The pull-down is nicely balanced so that it stays at whatever height I put it. It's so much more convenient to quickly pull it down and be able to reach every corner of my sink when I wash it. Mine goes back up into place very easily and securely, no twisting or fiddling with it required.

It should be the same either way.

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Thanks for the tip. Actually, I considered a bar or prep faucet initially, but I felt that they were a bit too small because my sink is not a prep sink. It's a standard sink - just a bit on the small end of the scale. I've found a Delta pull-down faucet that I like better than any pull-out faucet that I've seen so far. Although I was concerned about the overall size of the faucet relative to my sink, I also considered an ergonomic factor in making my decision. For me, I'd be more inclined to use the hose more often if it pulled straight down rather than out toward me. It just seems to be an easier, more natural range of movement for me.