Comments on: How to Repair a Leaky Delta Shower Faucet

By: Art

Art — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:52:43 +0000

I can’t get the alan screw out, it feels like it’s been stripped out. What do most people do to get them out?

By: L. E. Hawker

L. E. Hawker — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:14:01 +0000

Really good instructions. I’m sure I’ll be able to complete the repairs —if only I could get the handle off!! I was able to remove the 1/8″ set screw after about 45 minutes (it kept falling off the Allen wrench back into the hole) but I cannot get the handle off. I tried prying with a screwdriver, but the resistance was so great I chickened out. Do I just jerk the thing off by any means possible?

By: Larry Franks

Larry Franks — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:56:59 +0000

I have a Delta Monitor series 1700 tub/shower faucet assembly. In the cold position I get little to no water. In the hot position O.K. The unit has two levers, one on top of the other. The large one is a on -off control, the smaller one on top is temperature control.The unit is 10 years old, and the brass collar that holds the assembly in the unit is very,very tight. I figure it needs rebuilt, but was unsure if the collar was made to take apart,as it resist seperating with large pliers, and a backup pipe wrench. How strong can I apply force?? (counter-clockwise, correct??) Thanks in advance for any help. Larry

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:28:19 +0000

I have a problem w/ low pressure out of my delta single handle shower. Replaced 2 shower heads checked it with just a bare pipe not enought volume or flow. Water press in rest of home is good. I removed the handle & trim pieces cant get the brass ring to budge,used a strap wrench then monkee type pipe wrench feels like it is going to break of ring dosent move but the whole assembly twist a bit.. can I use butane or propane? Would a hair dryer realy help?

By: New House

New House — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:28:11 +0000

Well, we have had terrible water pressure in both of our showers.
The plummer said he probably needed to clean the cartridges because of calcium build up. Then he said he couldn’t get the ring off the faucet and didn’t want to heat it because of the liability. Apparently Delta made a model with thin rings that get stuck? He suggests we replace the whole faucet and shower head in both showers and they need to cut access holes for both. Just wondering if I am getting a bunch of crap?

By: hard water

hard water — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:41:53 +0000

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By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:11:04 +0000

While at the hardware store buying seats and springs, a plumber stopped me and asked what I was doing. I had the ‘faucet assembly’ in my hand (blue and white, shown above). He told me the best bet would be to replace the entire thing (faucet assembly). For $30, it was worth it. The leak stopped as soon as I got it installed.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:52:44 +0000

I have a delta 1748 faucet, there is no set screw. It just has a top that rotates to adjust temp. and a handle that turns the water on.
So can someone tell me please how do I get those handles off?
Thanks. Doesn’t seem to have any type of cover to pop off, Help!

By: James Beck

James Beck — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:21:30 +0000

Would anyone help me how to remove the cover from the beginning? I used allen wrench to loose the screw but the screw seemed worn out because it was too tight and I kept turning without really turning the screw. Now allen wrench does not work any more…What can I do? Does Plumber has special tood for this? Thank you for your advice.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:30:08 +0000

Excellent instructions and illustrations. Easy fix for $5.00.

By: gene

gene — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:38:16 +0000

I followed the instructions in replacing the seats and springs but the shower still leaks. Maybe I need to replace the part that holds the seat/springs.

By: Howard

Howard — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:02:27 +0000

Awesome instructions and illustrations! You are a life saver!! Thanks!

By: John

John — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:11:57 +0000

Since I bought my house 7 years ago, I’ve often wondered what kind of an ordeal it was going to be to fix my two Delta faucet showers. Now I know. And, it was easy with your great descriptive photos and guide. Thanks.

By: Joan

Joan — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:52:29 +0000

Well, unfortunately it didn’t work for me. I don’t know why. I bought the replacement springs and seats and a strap wrench (I couldn’t budge the brass ring to begin with either), made the replacements as instructed and it’s leaking exactly as before. I guess I’ll have to buy the replacement cartridge, but mine has no markings on it to identify which one I need to buy (it’s white, not blue), so I don’t know what to do. Can’t afford to buy anything more right now anyway. Can’t wait until I get my $100 water bill instead of my usual $20.

By: BigDawg

BigDawg — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:42:53 +0000

Bought the replacement cartridge and after 15 minutes, I had my water back on, shower working like brand new and best of all, NO LEAK! My brass ring screwed off with no problems and the old cartridge popped right out like a turkey thermometer! Thanks for the insight, I thought I would have to call out a plumber. The leak really didn’t bother me but my wife swore she could hear it dripping at night, through the bathroom doors and over the squeaky ceiling fan! I’ll get extra loving this weekend and a nomination for Handyman of the Year …

By: Kkang

Kkang — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:40:04 +0000

Hi, I changed both seats and springs but water still leaking! what should I do next? Thanks for help

By: kkang

kkang — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:47:36 +0000

hi, is this seats and spring thing will work for the faucet too? i have same problem but with faucets leaking! pls reply or email me thanks
@ kangjagir@hotmail.com

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:18:57 +0000

My first mistake was using channel locks to try and get the brass ring off. Don’t do it try tapping around it and use your hand. If that doesn’t work get the strap wrench. Bigger is not always better

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:16:32 +0000

Great instructions, in and out in 20 minutes (had a little problem with brass collar, used a oil filter wrench around a piece of old cloth belt to loosen). Thanks so much for pictures and direction.

By: Walt

Walt — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:36:03 +0000

Just finished doing two ten year old shower faucets and no more drips. The only difficulty was in backing out the set-screws that hold the handles onto the shafts. That little screw turned a 10 min. job into an hour and a half. The poor design allows water and soap to enter the access hole in the handle which causes corrosion to form on the set-screw making them nearly impossible to remove. Why couldn’t they plug the holes with a small plastic cap? Before reassembling everything I cleaned all of the corrosion off the parts and lubricated the threads to make it easier the next time they have to be removed. I also put a dab of caulk in the access hole to keep out the water. The caulk is easily removed for the next repair.