Comments on: How to Repair a Leaky Delta Shower Faucet

By: David

David — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:11:25 +0000

The detailed information was a lifesaver. I was able to step through and repair the problem in less than a half hour. I certainly appreciate the help!

By: Rob D

Rob D — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:40:31 +0000

Thanks so much for the very detailed/informative guide…extremely helpful – I leak no more

By: Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:41:12 +0000

Outstanding information. This was the best information I found on the net. I was able to complete the repairs in 10 minutes.

By: sfb

sfb — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:38:45 +0000

Jeff: STOP, everything is turning and you will damage the valve. Use channel locks on the brass ring everybody. Don’t squeeze the ring so hard! but you should squeeze hard on the cartridge body with the other set of channel locks. Use 2 pair of channel locks… I have repaired 100’s of these valves.

By: sfb

sfb — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:29:11 +0000

This is regards to murphy’s comment about getting the brass ring off the vale. First you don’t want to just turn the brass ring without holding the cartridge body,because it is connected only by those little tubes behind the cartirdge body which supplies the water(they twist easy). Second, brass is soft… So when you put your channel locks on the brass ring don’t squeeze so hard, what you are doing is squeezing so hard that the brass ring won’t turn. For example: a mason jar has a lid similar to the brass ring, right? right. My wife was squeezing the lid so hard trying to get if off,and she could not do it. I told her not to squeeze so hard and it came right off! My name Is Ross and I have been a Plumbing sevice tech for more than 15 years…Hope this helps everybody.
P.S Launching my soon!

By: Merryweather

Merryweather — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:51 +0000

Jeff, we had the same problem with the brass ring. We used the rubber strap wrench along with some silicone spray to break up the calcium deposits that practically glued it on. After 7 hours and replacing every spring and washer possible and put it all back together……..still leaking. Calling a plumber in the morning. We also thought of just replacing the whole thing with a new faucet set up. Did you know you have to replace EVERYTHING, the brass water connectors and all, just to change your shower faucet. Son of a B I am done with this!

By: jeff

jeff — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:44:04 +0000

cant get brass ring off any suggestions ?? tried strap wrench… tried praying… tried strap wrench again… seems like if i turn it any harder the thing seems like it will turn everything and break…need somebody to answer prayers

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:25:58 +0000

Our single handle shower faucet has been leaking for a few months. Knowing that Delta does a lifetime warranty, I phoned them they sent the cartridge to us. My Husband has been working on this for over 7 hours today. Now we’re at a stage that we do not get ANY water from our shower. The water is turned on, all the other faucets work…but we’re unable to understand why no water in our shower. Please help.

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:43:08 +0000

helpppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!! somebody… …I took the white part of the cartridge out but the blue is still inside the valve and I cant get it out…gave up after 3 hours but now I cant get the white part in..looks like the “key” on the cartrige is not engaged whit the slot in the body…OMG…anyone???? I will never complain about leaks, not will I try to fix faucets by myself….

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:33:49 +0000

I have a Delta faucet but my problem is that the handle doesn’t turn completely around towards the hot side (it doesn’t get as hot as it used to). I talked to some people about it and they said that there is some sort of clip that prevents it from turning completely. Do you know anything about this or have any tips on how I can fix it?

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:36:20 +0000

great explanation and the photos really helped. I had a stuck brass ring nut but used a propane torch to heat it a little which helped break the seal. Definitely counter-clockwise to loosen. Once that was done it took a bit of coaxing to get the housing out but then the rest of the repair went quickly. One thing that confused me a bit at the store was the diagram on the back of the Danco seal & spring package was for a sink faucet. But your photo confirmed it was correct. I appreciate you taking the time for the explanation and photos.

By: Roger Lackey

Roger Lackey — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:00:53 +0000

Thank you very much, all of my leaks has the same seat gasket.
I will try to help somebody in some way because you help me.

By: Patti Neeley

Patti Neeley — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:52:56 +0000

Thanks so much for the pictures and the detail about how to fix my faucet. Saved me some bucks to not have the plumber come out.

By: Miller

Miller — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:27:15 +0000

What great instructions. That was an easy job! The brass ring came off easy by hand. I did have problems breaking the seal on the housing…I had to wear leather gloves, and use pliers to pull straight out.

I went to a local plumbing shop in town, and they gave me a copy of the assembly drawing, which helped when I realized I didn’t know which way the seals were supposed to be.

No more complaints from the wife! Thank You

By: Joey

Joey — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:02:29 +0000

Wayne,,
Yeah i had the same problem but after a little work it came out. I just got a flat head screwdriver and stuck in between the white and the brass and twisted it a little while pulling it at the same time. Dont worry it takes a lot of pressure before it breaks out of the seal.

By: Robert (Tuc az.)

Robert (Tuc az.) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:51:11 +0000

Great info! That brass ring was tricky for me also. Folks should also note the placement of the scald guard.

By: Buddy

Buddy — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:33:22 +0000

Great information. I wish I had found it before I took the beauty plate and everything apart. I got it now though. Thanks

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:17:40 +0000

I was able to get the brass nut off but it took some time. My problem now is that I can not get the assembly out. I have tried to use two screw drivers to work back and forth but I can not get it to come. I got frustrated and nervous that I was going to break something and quit, and put it back together. I am not sure what to do.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:11:58 +0000

Concur with everyone about the quality of your explanation. The fix seems to have worked and cost me $4.00 at Lowes. The most challenging part of the fix for me was the loosening and removal of the screw which holds the handle on (Step 1). That took about 20 minutes and destroyed 3 Allen wrenches. However, once the handle was removed, it took about 10 minutes.

For those of you that still have a leak after completing this procedure, the next step is to replace the entire faucet assembly valve (the blue/white component). The cost of this valve was about $40 at Lowes and Lowes has a “decision tree” book on how to address most Delta repairs with cross reference to part numbers so that you purchase the proper components.

Thanks again!

By: James

James — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:28:42 +0000

Thanks, much appreciated your how-to on fixing our pesky leak!!!