Delta Touch2O Drips Repaired

I bought a (returned) Touch2O faucet from Amazon. After installing the faucet, I purged the line out using the handle of the faucet using a clean white bucket. I repeated the purge until no more particles & debris came out. [Do not use the shut off valve under the sink. Thus still cause more calcium & rust to break lose.] After that, everything worked. Except for a very annoying drip. I called Delta Faucets & explained everything. They had me did some stuff. When nothing worked, the sent me another solenoid. 5 days later it arrived. I swapped them out & now I had a extra one. That is the one you see here.
New construction or renovation people. If they do not flush out the lines, before connecting any line make sure that there were no splinters in the open hole of the shut off valves. I found shall wood chips, sand, rust, & other debris. Thid must be why the original purchaser returned it.
After re-installing the original valve a few weeks ago, it is still working like a charm.
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[@salorso6648]

Thanks for the video, fixed it in 10 minutes, thanks!

[@JosePineda-nf5qi]

Thanks so much...I fixed it following your detail instructions!

[@cfingal001]

Thank you so much for this. Fixed my drip. I can't believe how dirty the parts were.

[@johnmarsh9985]

Thank you!!! 4 years later and your video is still helping many.

[@gingerlutchman7668]

This video saved me buying a new solenoid. Was simple and my pipe works like a charm again. Only thing I did differently to put back the solenoid that actuated the diaphragm was to place a little water in the chamber and press it gentle to vacuum seal it as the pipe would of. I tried everything else to get it to stay flat but it was popping up and causing alot of issues. Hopefully this tip helps someone else save alot of time. Thanks so much for this helpful video.

[@mckennaball2851]

I followed the directions on this video and it worked. Saved my ~60 on a new cartridge.

[@alexanderz2894]

You are the best! I got a new water softener which flushed out debris and clogged the solenoid sensor. I didn’t want to pay the plumber on top of having paid for the water softener. Followed your instructions and it’s working perfectly! Only took me about a half hour.

[@richardgauthier4596]

Great Video!!!! One small oversight on some valves. Where the small solenoid goes in the base there is an "O" ring which can fall out. Mine fell out and unknowingly rolled under a paper towel. The Electronic valve cycled but would not turn off the water. After no luck fixing the valve I was cleaning up the paper towels and found the errant "O" ring and wondered where it came from. Close inspection of the disassembled valved show the area around the solenoid plunger was a perfect fit. I put the "O" ring back where I thought it went and the valve worked flawlessly. Your help was invaluable and the "O" ring issue might be the only thing preventing a perfect repair. Thank you for all the insight. BTW my faucets was made in December 2017, so there might be some modifications to the electronic valve since this video was made.

[@trilojan]

I realize you posted this a year ago, but I had the same problem - electronic valve cycling, but not turning off the water. I looked around my desk for any errant o-rings, but I currently have a ton of crap everywhere and there's really no great way for me to know if what I found is the o-ring in question. I'm inspecting the disassembled valve, but I''m not sure I see any perfect fit for this thing anywhere, let alone around the solenoid plunger (is that the little metal piece with the black rubber cap on one side?). I wish I could tale a picture of this thing so you might be able to say yes, that's it, or nope, wrong thing, keep looking....If this is the right thing (basic black rubber o-ring about a half inch in diameter), then how did you get it back in there (and where did you put it)?

[@raymondsakoda]

I disassembled the solenoid (without removing the pin from the plunger) thoroughly cleaned the rubber components as well as inside of the solenoid where white outlet seats into, reassembled and voila no more drips, leaks! Thank you for this video, it saved me over $200 for a replacement solenoid assemby from a reputable supplier.

[@mcgadbaw]

Thanks so much for this video. I took apart the solenoid and couldn’t get it to work again until I found your detailed video!

[@rossburton4244]

Great video! Delta said to clean the in-line screen, but advised against disassembly. Still had a leak after cleaning the screen, but disassembly, cleaning and reassembly fixed it. Thanks!!

[@sisqsam]

It worked! Thank you for posting. Saved me at least $150. Delta told me I needed a new solenoid.

[@warrengrabenstetter1484]

Dude, you rock! Had a steady drip appear on our 2 year old faucet but disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling per your instructions fixed it. Thanks!

[@skywatcher316]

Thuc, I found your KZbin video and read the comments. I tried the Delta customer support recommendation multiple times but the faucet kept dripping. Finally, I bit the bullet and followed your instructions and, voila! my faucet is now working normally! Thank you so much for sharing your fix-it video! Saved myself over a hundred bucks! Thanks, again!!!

[@thucnguyen9559]

I need to add that the Delta Faucet Company was absolutely wonderful & professional. Their call center was nice & very accommodating. I would not have attempted this unless I had a replacement solenoid... which Delta quickly supplied. Thanks again Delta.

[@GEoTize]

Thank you Thuc! Our Delta Touch 20 was dripping and getting worse, to the point where we having to manually shut it off all the time. I tried installing a new cartridge. That wasn't the issue. Found your video and managed to disassemble the solenoid unit. I did find some debris but I suspect the main problem might have been an air bubble under the solenoid, as you mentioned.

[@janetpotter2365]

I had this same issue, I called delta ( I wish I could remember the woman's name I talked to). She asked me to pull the faucet out, and hold it so it couldn't retract, unscrew the faucet head ( there is a clip on it, just hold it in) make sure the water is in the on position, she had me run the water for 4 minutes, then tap the water off. Done, no more dripping

[@thucnguyen9559]

janet potter thanks. Thats another great idea. And the lady was super helpful. Thumbs up for Delta Customer service.

[@abesaber1649]

This method fixed my dripping problem. I planned to try Janet's method first and if it didn't fix it, try Thuc's but running water unimpeded by the faucet head dislodged the debris from the mechanism.

[@davidcahoon339]

I just had the dripping problem appear. So I found this video to "repair" the problem DIY. Well, if he has broken off three tabs already, then the repair really isn't working. So I followed this Potter advise. SUCCESS! It was the answer. Remove your spray head, let it run like a wild snake, then (for me) the drip was gone!!! Thank you VERY MUCH for this answer. My OCD could not let this go overnight!

[@DaxM]

janet potter I was just about to call Delta and decided to watch this first. When I realized I wasn’t going to disassemble anything (when Delta has a lifetime warranty) I decided to try your method. WORKED LIKE A CHARM. Thanks Janet (and Delta lady) 👍

[@longboardlouie5816]

I too was sceptical of taking all that apart but decided to try Janets method and it worked fine. Thank you Janet Potter

[@mlim4646]

Thank you very much! I was able to fix my faucet thanks to your video. I am amazed at what those little debris can do.

[@kamranf6236]

Fantastic video, perfect description. I appreciate you putting in potential mistakes and instructions on how to avoid them. I followed your instructions and my faucet leaks no more. Thank you!

[@sschropp]

Excellent instructional video. I wish that all such videos explained parts and procedures as clearly as this one. I was able to fix my dripping faucet following this video.

[@demiurgiac]

Took mine apart(6 years old) after the classic "leaks when turn off by touch" problem. Cleaned the small filter (really made a difference in flow). Cleaned up both major parts, put it back together, but now it would not turn off at all by touch. Testing showed the electronics were working. Hmmm... Then realized just what my problem probably was. It's critical that the rubber tip of the small piston that pushes up against the black part make contact when touching "off". Thought about it and realized what I must have done. I had put a witness mark on the white part and a matching one on the black body but when I put it back together I unknowingly stopped one turn too early! (Ever put some part back together... then gave it "one more tweak" and broke it?) So after uninstalling it I gingerly spun the white part one more turn and re-installed. Waa-Laa! Now it's working perfect again with no leaks. Oh yea... why Delta wants 200 bucks for this part is nothing short of a mystery.

[@mel6012]

I am having the same issue where the touch sensor turns on and off but does not turn off the water. I tightened the white part but don't want to over tighten it and break it. The touch sensor is still not turning off the water. Do you know how much you had to tighten it? I didn't mark it in the beginning but have a picture of where the 3 tabs are located on the white part.

[@demiurgiac]

@@mel6012 All indications are you are having the same problem I did. That said, about the only thing I could recommend, given the information you have provided, is to remove it, spin it say... 1/4 turn, reassemble, test. Repeat until it : (1) starts working ... (2) breaks. Hopefully the former. Good luck and post here what your final outcome is if you get a chance.

[@karlbuhl589]

Clear, detailed, step-by-step. Nicely done. Enabled me to fix my drip. Thanks!

[@DaveBurbank]

Great video. Another tip: before following the procedures described here I poured vinegar into the valve and let it sit for around 20 minutes. For me, that fixed the problem as the vinegar apparently dissolved the mineralized particles that were causing the problem.

[@lesliem825]

WORKED PERFECTLY THANK YOU !!!!...Diaphragm was "fairly" clean, but wiped it off anyway to be sure ..screen had black particles in it ..no more drip !!!!

[@thucnguyen9559]

Glad it helped

[@ryanjohns4162]

This was exactly what I needed! Thanks for the step by step and clear explanation.

[@beginnerplays5273]

You the man! You addressed everything I ran into during the repair. Very good details.

[@scottmcconnell8265]

Great instructional video. Thank you. My filter in the solenoid was full of small rubber pieces so was glad you showed me how to clean it. No more leaks!

[@Larry7873]

Great video, thanks. One note-the pin in the bottom of the solenoid that the silver/rubber top plunger sits on is actually a spring. Using too much compressed air will make that spring pop out. It is very tiny and easy to lose. Also getting it back in is extremely difficult because there is a magnetic field in the bottom and makes it hard to thread the spring straight back in the hole. If you lose that spring the faucet will not work properly.

[@RyanEvans-d9v]

Where is the spring? Inside the plunger??? Just want to make sure I know where it is before I start.

[@thecarl168]

this youtube vidéo just save me 150$ cdn , good work to share your experience regards from Canada PS: Shame on delta for not providing kit to repair the valve !

[@johnspeidel7097]

Thanks! Following your clear and concise instruction fixed my drips.

[@jameschan3063]

Thank you for the video. I followed your instructions and fixed my dripping faucet issue. 👍

[@henrybattaglia1657]

You were an awesome help. Great directions and explanations. Thanks a bunch. I would give you more thumbs up if I could.

[@stoplooking]

Helped fix my 1 month old Touch2O faucet. Thank you for the video!

[@carlnelson9177]

Agree with most everyone else… great video. Thanks for posting.

[@AN-gt9pk]

Man, you saved me $150 dollars thank you

[@rbrown2925]

As instructed, be very careful with compressed air and the valve. I spent a half hour trying to find the strainer after I blew it out.

[@drsmartz]

Perfect instruction, saved me big bucks, thanks

[@bowl4ut]

Thank you! I just fixed my faucet in 15 mins thanks to your video!

[@BenBrookshire]

Thanks for the video! My valve assembly was slightly different but had the same “pin” and your trick to ensure the pin was fully depressed worked! I had the valve stuck open (water flowing always, even with the light off). Now it’s working again!

[@mel6012]

After doing this my touch sensor is working (light turns on and off) but the faucet only works manually. Are you saying that you solved this problem by pushing in that tiny pin? I did that and double checked it but am still having the same issue. How did you solve it?

[@mel6012]

You were right, I decided to tighten it a bit more which ended up allowing the little pin to push the black rubber to open and close the flow of the water. No more leaking too!

[@zinnmaster9135]

Another KZbin fix for the win. Thank you for your video.

[@Justamazing360]

Thank you for posting this video, everything worked out perfectly as described.

[@Willyspujim]

Thank you! Mine has been dripping for a few weeks and your video helped me fix it!

[@HamptonMyers]

Bro you saved my life with this video. Thank you.

[@mlinkinsfla]

Thanks. Helped me fix mine.

[@thucnguyen9559]

Glad to help

[@ktownkid5542]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This video was EXTREMELY helpful. Our Brizo (made by Delta) had the same issue. We purchased and installed a new valve, but that did not solve the issue. After watching your video, we removed the same part and found junk

[@ktownkid5542]

and damage inside. After a good cleaning, the faucet stop dripping.

[@LtDan-bw9bl]

Thank you. This video helped me fixed my leaking Touch20 Delta faucet.

[@thucnguyen9559]

Lt. Dan I'm glad I could help. Good luck

[@davandvandiver2508]

Thanks for this video man. Saved me.

[@scott_b1]

Thanks. This is what I thought was the issue. Your video confirmed it, and made the fix pretty simple.

[@JabinFlowers]

Worked perfectly. Thanks for putting this up!!!

[@subversive2751]

Just adding to all of these compliments. Thank you for the extremely helpful how to video.

[@InCountry6970]

Getting that small plunger to press all the way down inside and not be springy was my problem. Thanks

[@danielleengelhardt7450]

You are the best thank you. My faucet is working again

[@bwkeyes]

Great detail! It worked perfectly. No more dropping. Thanks!

[@jimdekimpe8013]

Very useful. Why not change out the o rings as long as you have it apart already.

[@saunders01]

Thanks for the video, just cleaned mine and the leak is gone!

[@j.barnes3963]

Thank you for this video! Once you go touch, you never go back!

[@scareduck]

Great, clear video. Helped me fix an annoying drip in my Brizo faucet.

[@timdeters9026]

Thanks for the video Could not have fixed my faucet with out your help

[@daviddurand931]

Good job. Your video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!

[@timdeters9026]

Thanks your video was great. My faucet finally works again

[@landizzle55]

Worked for me! Took a couple attempts but worked for me!! ;)

[@fortytwonotforyou]

Perfect - very helpful & fixed my problem - thanks!

[@paperas24]

You are the Man! Thank you. It worked like a charm!!!

[@danieljansen7803]

Thanks I had the same and that was really good advice it worked

[@elchucho1958]

This was helpful for getting my faucet up and running. Thanks.

[@MiteyMOofyearsAgo]

Thank you very for your help. My faucet is doing the same thing. I thought is was the valve cartridge. It only leaks when the solenoid is off. When the valve is closed no leaks.

[@HobbyKidsGaming1]

Thank you!!! Problem fixed!!

[@groverwoody9464]

Very helpful video, thank You for sharing.

[@ctnkc8958]

This worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@skipsales2333]

It works but took me like 6 or 7 times to get it to work right. I was cussing up a storm and panicking that I broke it. Was pissed af when it wasnt working as my faucet would drip leak sometimea and not others. So was freaking out thinking I would have to replace this apparatus. I did have like 5 to 10 tiny particulate in that white concave filter. My biggest issue was getting the pin in all the way and I believe the diaphram aligned. I was pushing the pin in with my finger but you really have to use a toothpick and push it in there deep. Seems like it's below surface level when it sets in. It would be nice if the manufacturer put a notch ot something on diaphram rim so that u make sure it's lined up or can fit only 1 way. On my 4th run I didn't put the blew clips on because i was like im prob going to have to try this again. That was a bad idea as the hose blew off and got a puddle in my cabinet. Besides that. It does work. You prob don't even need to unscrew that diaphram hose just need to clean that small white filter and be good to go. Anyways thanks for the video. Def works. Also it be nice if informed in begin of video how to disconnect everything.

[@ericwest9363]

Awesome tutorial.

[@psmith7279]

Great help. Thank you The solenoid is now not responding when I touch the faucet. The light goes on and off however the faucet doesn’t turn on and off. Any suggestions on why that may be and how to fix it?

[@mel6012]

I am also having this issue after following the instructions on this video. Were you able to solve it?

[@psmith7279]

@@mel6012 how long ago did you purchase yours? If it’s 2-5 years ago I was able to get replacement parts from delta because the sink material was messing up with the connection and they created an update piece to combat that. Haven’t had an issue since. Delta tech support was very helpful so I recommend calling them

[@mel6012]

@Paul Smith it's been about 6 years since it was installed. Did they say what the issue with the sink material is? It just seems like a weird coincidence that I cleaned out the solenoid valves and now the touch feature doesn't work. I speculate that it could have to do with that little pin that goes under the black rubber? I tried to tighten the white valve but am worried about overi tightening it.

[@KC-df8lc]

Fantastic thanks for posting

[@jomo8385]

Thank you ! I am waiting for Delta to send me the replacement solenoid (Christy at Delta/Masco Canada) has been most helpful. Just ont question: Do I have to be careful and touch something to earth this? Just saw it somewhere and am not sure if this will apply here. Your vid is well done

[@mcmarine777]

Great narrative brother. Thanks

[@tinalawler5891]

Thank you This worked for me🎉

[@nelsonpereira6617]

Thanks. I will have to give this a try.

[@jeffreyoconnell1575]

Well explained !!! Thank you!

[@rosegonzalez4539]

Success!, Thankyou for your very helpful video!

[@thucnguyen9559]

Glad to have helped

[@loribiesel4283]

Thank you, very helpful !

[@thucnguyen9559]

Blake Biesel. It's good to know that this helped.

[@trilojan]

This is a great video, thanks. Alas, somehow after I got the screen all cleaned out and everything, when I put it back together, it doesn't work. That is, it turns on and off when I touch the handle, but turning it on or off does not stop the water. I have to open the handle (turn on the water) to get water to come out, which it does whether the LED is on or not. Then, if I touch the handle, the LED goes off and on, but water keeps pouring out unless I close the handle. So, now I just have to find the replacement solenoid Delta sent me a couple years ago so I can hook this all back up. It's weird to have to actually turn on and off using the handle. I don't know if I would eventually quit trying to tap the handle first or not...doesn't seem likely. Oh, well. Something must have broke. I saw the comment about an O-ring that had gotten off w/o him knowing about it and then he foundit later and then it worked, but I cannot see where in the world there would be any o-ring beside the one on the white plastic thing. I did find a random o-ring back at my desk, but I don't really know whether it's from this or not - and like I said, I can't see another o-ring on any parts in your video, so, whatever. Oh, and none of the wires are touching each other or any metal. Believe me, I checked. If anyone has any comments that might help me out, I would really appreciate it. I have already searched hi and low for replacement solenoid and have no idea where it might be....

[@mel6012]

Were you able to fix this issue with the touch sensor being responsive (light turning on and off) but it not turning off the water?

[@beechjetpilot1]

Thanks! This did the trick for me!

[@coreylheureux2381]

Thank you worked perfectly

[@Venom1099]

Fixed my drip!

[@TrentWatford]

Very helpful video, it fixed my drip. But I noticed that when I cleaned the diaphragm my cloth was black. There was a lot of black powder and the tube coming of the solenoid was black inside. Is that normal? It seems like the rubber diaphragm is breaking down.

[@thucnguyen9559]

Yes. I think the chlorine on the water is slowly breaking up the rubber... the black stuff.

[@TrentWatford]

@@thucnguyen9559 Sounds possible since we are on city water. Would it be safe to drink water coming through it? I did order a new one but have not installed it yet. I wonder if the same thing will happen over time.

[@cleung17]

@@thucnguyen9559 The same thing is happening to mine. Do you know if it is possible to replace the rubber diaphragm ?

[@buttlebe]

Hi, may I know why it drips only when tap is at the on mode? Because of debris trapped? Can I just leave it at the off mode? Thanks!

[@Ezunit1991]

Now no water comes out at all???

[@troyheindel6707]

Thank you!

[@aquariuswithfire]

Nearly 660 views in 6 years...Hey delta, You might wanna rethink the engineering on this one, LOL

[@LuLu_World]

count on replacing every 2 years. not under warranty and it cost $170. on #5 in 11 years

[@deltafaucet]

Thuc, I'm sorry to hear that your Touch2O faucet was leaking! However, we do not recommend disassembling the solenoid assembly. If you have any questions or need anything in the future, please feel free to contact us back at 1-800-345-3358 or [e-mail]. We would be happy to help! -Jon

[@OoDub]

Has anyone found parts for these? Seems insane to replace all of it for $200 when a 10 cent screen or 50 cent diaphram is all you need.

[@bwkeyes]

Oh, one thing...take the batteries out first.

[@Asian_Connection]

DELTA faucets are garbage! Save yourself the trouble and anger and buy something that works. I hate my Delta faucet with passion, since I have never seen garbage like this.

[@xinzhang1414]

worked like a charm! Thank you so much for posting this video!