Constant pulling and retracting
Water exposure
General wear and tear
… the plastic or rubber casing around the weight can crack, split, or degrade.
Once the casing breaks open, the metal balls spill out and roll to the bottom of your cabinet — hence the surprise discovery during cleanup.
✅ Signs this is the issue:
You have a pull-out faucet
The metal balls are silver-gray, 3–6mm in size, and not perfectly round
You notice the hose doesn’t retract as smoothly as it used to
🛠️ How to Check & Fix It
1. Inspect the Hose Under the Sink
Open the cabinet beneath your sink.
Locate the spray hose — follow it from the faucet down into the cabinet.
Look for a small bulge or weighted section on the hose, or a separate plastic/metal cylinder attached nearby.
2. Look for Damage
Is the weight cracked, swollen, or leaking metal beads?
Does the hose hang limply instead of retracting?