How To Replace A Delta Shower Cartridge - Do It Yourself!!!!

[@tunahu10]

The Best instructons yet on a delta cartridge !!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@myinfoismyinfo9533]

I just followed this video's advice completely from beginning to end, including my wife and I being on our phones when I turned the main waterline back on to check for leaks, and it went 100% smoothly due to all that is shared here. Including even the trick about putting the large o-ring back on by first turning it backwards to listen for that click. THANK YOU so much!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

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[@K_S536]

Hi- what is the cartridge type?

[@louiseward-ml1jx]

I just asked a plumber leave after he quoted $750 to adjust the temperature! Thank you!!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Holy! You got this!

[@jonburrows2684]

@@ThePlumbingGurusfor real! Dude must live in commifornia or New York. That’s a total gouge

[@cmnicholson7206]

I am the least handy person ever but I was able to fix the leak. Thank you very much!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Great job!

[@jacoby75]

Great video. Very clear communication with clear directions and great video to see what you were doing. Very helpful for a home improvement newbie like myself who is terrified of touching plumbing. Thank you.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roberthuppe1864]

Thanks for the great video. I just replaced our shower cartridge that was leaky. I followed your instructions step by step. No more leaks. Thanks !

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Happy to help, thanks for watching!

[@MIlesTeg1000]

Thanks for this! Just to add some of my experience. I had a slow drip out of my shower head. I contacted Delta and after various emails back and forth they sent me some replacement O-rings for the cartridge. This did not fix the problem. My local hardware store had replacement Delta cartridges for $52. Being cheap, I found a non Delta version on Amazon for about $34. I went with the off brand. It worked however the tolerances are pretty tight on this cartridge and I noticed it was harder to get in and out. Also note, BE CAREFUL removing this cartridge unless you plan on replacing it. It can get really tight and although there a slots to pry it out with a screw driver, it can be ruined if you get too rough with the plastic. Although the aftermarket worked, I would spend the extra 18 buck or so and go with the official Delta replacement. Don't skimp on plumbing parts!

[@jesusmedina8357]

Hi. I replaced the cartridges three times because water was not coming down. I had to call the guy to figure that. It turned to be sediment blocking the shower head after all the shutting off and turning on the water. I would suggest to mention that in your video. BTW I find your videos very helpful. Thank you very much for taking the time to make them! Cheers

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Yes good call. We will add that in future videos. Thanks for sharing your story and supporting our channel.

[@billionairetremayne8395]

An add-on for new viewers: The shower cartridge includes two outlets at the back that includes a spring covered by a rubber cap (O-spring). It may be that the entire cartridge may not need to be replaced but only the O-Springs. Its much cheaper to do so, so you will need to inspect those to see if the rubbers are worn and chipped or if the springs have lost their tension. Remove and observe the orientation of the O-spring as the larger opening of the internal spring goes into the cartridge with the smaller opening covered by the rubber cap. Once you replace those you can just follow the rest of the video to put everything back in place and test to see if everything works. Always aim to have to have all parts ready in the event that its necessary and buy local so its easier and cheaper to do so especially if its a DIY project.

[@Shintobeme]

MY UPDATE: I tried my best to get that cartridge out by pulling and moving it left, right, up and down and it barely moved. Then it clicked in my brain lol, put the handle back on and just turn to the left. lol It came right off. Hope this saves someone the frustration I went through before I figured it out.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

+Shintobem hey good job!! That’s awesome. We really appreciate you sharing that. Thanks for watching

[@franciscopagan6902]

Good job

[@aprilhoffman3090]

i had to spray wd-40 inside and around the cartridge and let it sit a couple hours before i could loosen the whole thing out. Mine was super stuck in there, if that is encouraging for anyone

[@RifleG36]

There was a plastic and brass knob and a small rubber O-ring that I had to remove from the front of the old water cartridge. Once those parts were removed, I was able to remove the old water cartridge easily by wiggling the cartridge in an up and down motion.

[@carlosroberto167]

Thanks dude! You save my life 😂

[@Pocketsquareheroes]

Great video...I hope the viewers listen to all the little tips you drop. Those come from experience.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thanks!

[@leonedwards1741]

Thank you, you did a great job taking us through the different steps and showing us the obstacles we might encounter. You spoke with a very clear voice easy to understand, now I can tackle this job a new level of confidence .🙂

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saurabhpatil5946]

Thanks... Just changed my faucet. The new Delta ones are weird though, did not come with a trim. Thankfully, the case was big enough to slide over the old trim, so i used the old and added the new case on top of it to cover

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

How did it work out for you?

[@1986dondada]

i know this video is a couple years old but my shower head is leaking and last time the guy charged us $160 and was done in about 10 mins...this will help me save money and broaden my knowledge... thank you so much!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Happy to help!

[@Mareka6969]

thank you for making this video, it helped me out alot! PS: I stripped the allen key screw and had to drill it out, it was stuck. The big nut that holds the cartridge also didn't want to come loose so I ended up cutting it with a sawzall. I had lots of fun with this project, glad its done.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Sounds like you had some problems but you were able to fix the problem. It can be tough sometimes. Good for you for getting it done ✔️ Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@Mareka6969]

@@ThePlumbingGurus I'm an electrician by trade 😉

[@954buggy]

I’m dealing with a completely stripped set screw. If I drill it, will I have problems putting the handle back on? Can I just replace the set screw?

[@MikeinCC]

I would add silicone or PTFE (waterproof) grease to the 3 o-rings on the new cartridge. Makes inserting easier, and minimizes risk of deforming or rolling the o-ring when inserting. Furthermore, if you have to replace the cartridge again sometime, the greased cartridge will come out easier.

[@StevennH1]

Great tip this is why I always carry Vaseline or petroleum jelly with me

[@lordgarth1]

@@StevennH1 petroleum based lubricant will destroy those o rings.

[@letswork2217]

I was struggling to get out the original .. I had to spray some lubricant with a nozzle .. helped out so much.

[@HarveySarai]

Can we use WD-40

[@js8741]

Thanks for the info!! I was wondering if he was going to lube those o rings or not.

[@js8741]

My Delta tub faucet is leaking and I found your video. I'm going to try to replace it myself instead of calling a plumber. You make it seem easy and the problem that I anticipate having is the calcification where the screw is & behind the handle when it gets removed. I hope I can do it successfully!! 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You go this!

[@sailork3506]

Agree. Mine was very easy except for the calcium. We have hard water. There are bathroom sprays that include CLR. Get some of that first. And PB Blaster to lube the threaded ring. He didn't say much about the ring, but if you take a channelock pliers and a soft towel. Grab the ring through the towel, and squeeze with moderate pressure (not gorilla). Rotate 30 degrees and repeat. All around the ring. It cracks the calcium. Then you can rotate the ring.

[@BukesWorld]

Thank you. I had a hell of a time removing the cartridge because it came apart in two halves. Nevertheless, you get a Trple A rating for your walk through illustration. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Excellent!

[@kylehang1999]

How'd you get the second half out?

[@BukesWorld]

@@kylehang1999 honestly, I kept pulling and prying until it came loose.

[@zman4hbo]

Thank you so much for making this video! I followed your video and fixed my own shower leak. The whole thing was pretty corroded but your tip on using WD-40 worked perfectly.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad we could help

[@geraldenders8393]

thank you. the only guy to show the finish with water and how the handle works on a new install. GREAT JOB

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

[@melanietrota7263]

Hi guys!! Thanks for this video! Very easy follow and complete :) You saved me 400 bucks! Greetings from Canada, Melanie

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Our pleasure! Greeting to you too

[@huhhuhhuh4069]

Thank you. Just what i needed. My cartridge had a small space to insert a flathead screw driver to help get it out

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Good work!

[@modogg42]

Lol good point with having 2 people. I only had one so lot of hustle up and down the stairs. Also thanks for mentioning size of the Allen wrench. I only had metric size and didn’t realize why it wasn’t fitting right

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Haha good work on you getting it done!

[@jessebbutanda586]

Thanks for the tip, have that issue on the shower, leaking hot water, buy the cartridge and install it. Awesome information on the repair., Thanks.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You betcha! Thanks for watching

[@jessebbutanda586]

@@ThePlumbingGurus contacted Delta, and they are providing the parts free, and the spout. Warranty.

[@rizalhalim331]

Thank you, you are the guru of my plumbing needs

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You betcha

[@Skidzjr]

Thank you so much! I followed everything step by step, I was pretty scared to take this on to be honest but no more leak 👍!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

That’s great news! Happy for you

[@tr4u5mp90]

Great video brother. You answered all the questions i had in my head..

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thank you 🙏

[@ro7242]

Hay now this instuction video was very well done and helpful .I replaced a cartridge in about a 30 min

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@mejianancy04]

Omg!! Ive watched so many videos and yours was the easiest to follow! Thank you so much!! 💪🏼

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Awesome!! Happy to help you out! You are very welcome What made our video so easy to follow?

[@gkterry]

Worked perfectly! I used a strap wrench to help get the round escutcheon and the brass nut off with no issues. Thank you!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

That’s a great idea! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@DisNS333]

This video got me to stop the annoying showerhead drip that's been going on for weeks! THANK YOU!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

happy to help!

[@sheskrafty5031]

Cartridge replacement handled 😅🙏🏼 fantastic video, thank you!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.glad it helped

[@mikealleman2314]

Just what I needed. Discovering the job while you are doing it is a littler nerve racking

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad we could help

[@chukmug4104]

Your video provided an explanation for why i could not get the handle screw unscrewed. Thank you for that. A very well done video.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

+chukmug glad we were able to help out! Thanks for leaving us a comment.

[@jkk4657]

Thank you for the hint on the water temp adjustment, my water was hot and lava temp. The water in Phoenix is hot out of the city pipes 10 months of the year. We like cold showers here

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching

[@pingliu2147]

Hi, my Delta shower facet sprout still have slow dripping water comes out after turning off handle. Called Delta and was told to change sprng and O ring. Should I change the new cartridge or just replace spring with O ring? Thanks. Your video hleps alot.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

We always just replace the cartridge.

[@DannyRayeBrigman]

Great! simple, step by step. Your next VidUo should show others how to make a use full Video !

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Ok, thank you

[@munzieb]

Just replaced my Delta Shower valve. I had a problem getting the retaining nut loose. I had hit it with WD-40 a few days earlier and also on the day I replaced it. I tried a strap wrench. No luck. Tried a large channel wrench. It still wouldn't budge. Decided to try something different. There was probably some hard water build up and I needed to break it free from the internal threads. I got a threaded hose clamp that fit the nut and made it as tight as possible. I gave it a tap on the adjusting nut with a hammer and it broke free right away and turned off easily! I also made my temp adjustments before replacing the valve so they matched the original key setting so I didn't have to keep removing the handle for each adjustment. Also noticed on the new Delta valves that they now a small slot on the top and bottom so it can be pried out with 2 screw drivers.

[@SunnyKumar-hj4iy]

I drilled through that stubborn set screw because that scale build up makes these screws next to impossible to turn..even after WD40..and i am talking about years old townhouses...yepp drilled right through the screw with a titanium bit..sacrificed the handle ...Valve was fine as it just frees the handle off of the cartridge stem. Of course that is always my last resort in case nothing works...and yes on the last one wD40 didnt cut it.

[@dicedicerice69]

Thanks so much, hose clamp idea worked perfectly

[@munzieb]

@@dicedicerice69 Glad it worked for you. Thought about old days working on Aircraft and loosening aluminum electrical cannon plug connectors and it always worked for me.

[@gina4808]

Hi thank you for the video. I replaced the cartridge however there is still a persistent leak from the faucet (cold water) any idea what the problem is?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Try opening and closing the handle fast a few times. Double check the valve housing to see if it’s washed out. Also make sure all the o-rings are not dried up.

[@jalpha100]

You are awesome. Thanks for posting. Made the cartridge replacement that much easier.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Awsome!! Happy to help and thanks for watching!

[@germaintaylor7609]

Thank you so MUCH !!! I followed your instructions and used the WD 40 and let it sit for a while , it turned easily with the channel locks and I replaced the cartridge

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Awesome! Happy to help

[@phillymathguy8142]

If your brass collar is hard to loosen, spray some WD-40 on the threads & let sit for 10 minutes. If the cartridge is stuck in the valve body, use a small paintbrush & CLR (calcium, lime, rust remover product) to "paint" the inside of the valve body. My cartridge was so stuck in the body that it broke in half when I tried to pull it out.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jasondavis8406]

Great video. I have the set screw removed but my handle still wont come off!!!

[@detpuckfan]

The hardest part was allen nut in the handle. CLR and WD-40 in the handle hole and some patience solved that. I only replaced the washers and springs in the old cartridge. Maybe do a video on that for people who want to save more $$$ ?? Excellent video!!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

+detpuckfan Awesome work! Yes great idea for a video. Glad we can help you out! Thanks for watching

[@ImpalaConvertibleSuperSport]

This is what I am interested in. Cartridge is $50, washer and springs are $5.00. But I wasn’t sure this was possible. I wish there was a link to this specifically.

[@animeboy1212]

What size Allen key did you use for the nut in the handle?

[@kristenpayton6537]

Thank you for this video! My son in law and I changed it out but now my faucet has a slow drip. What can cause that?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

It could be debris stuck in the valve. Or it could be your valve body has something wrong.

[@lukewang4396]

Great job. Do you have RP46463 or RP32104 replacement videos? Thanks!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Not yet

[@RifleG36]

This video saved me a lot of money from having to call a plumber. My total expenditure was $51.75 for the Delta water faucet cartridge. I refused to buy the cheaper Danco product.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

That's great news! Happy we could help you out and save you some money!!

[@jimmyross4352]

@RifleG36 Delta cust service told me not to use a Danco cartridge.

[@Ethan.s..]

Excellent video, I enjoyed your presentation. Thanks

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamjedlicka8451]

Great video!! simple explanations were clear and concise. Really appreciate it.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@donrellradcliffe9101]

Love the video. My problem is similar. Bought the exact replacement cartridge installed it still nothing. Up on testing without the cartridge in place great water pressure comes out of the hole. But when I put the cartridge in nothing comes out. Any advice would be appreciated thank you.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

It sounds like a defective cartridge

[@modus16222]

excellent info on the set screw. I had the same problem of it being calcified. Thanks for the heads up!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You betcha!

[@phosphodiesterase]

This helped me fix the leaking shower faucet. Thank you so much. Very much appreciated.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You betcha!

[@brendaboyd4313]

More wiggling and I got it.Thanks for the video

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

No problem 👍

[@pingliu2147]

Hi, your video is very helpful. I want to ask if it is normal that I found out one or two small water drops in container I put under the sprout after I used this shower 24 hours ago. I just changed a new Delta cartridge. Just want to ask your experience to see how long it takes totally dry the water in careidge and pipe in the sprout so no more water drop out. Want to make sure no driipping problem after replacing cartridge. Thank you very much.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Sometimes there will be Residual water in the shower valve after usage. Keep an eye on it for a few more days. If the problem get worse then you might have a washed out shower valve.

[@pingliu2147]

@@ThePlumbingGurus Thank you very much to answer my questions. Truly appreciated.

[@DesignskylineX]

Thanks so much I was wondering why my shower only went so hot after I installed my shower cartridge before watching this video

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Happy to help

[@tonyvu60]

Thanks for making the video. Very detailed and easy to understand. ♥️

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CoinMaster8Bp]

Thank you very much for the instructive step by step video I took my time followed accordingly and I came out of champ thank you for making me look good for Spouse You The Man! Houston Texas

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad we could help!

[@texasmann]

Best installation video I've seen on KZbin! I liked and subscribed! Thanks for the video!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Than you so much! Happy we could help

[@steelhanded11]

Great video.. but i cant get the new cartridge in.. Put side by side and measured against old one and its the same size...

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You can try using grease to make it easier

[@steelhanded11]

@@ThePlumbingGurus will try tomorrow.. Thanks! Couldn't get it seated fully but put bonnet nut on and tried it to see if it would leak.. No leaks but water only gets a little more than luke warm.. Bathroom sinks gets pretty hot.. Adjusted the temp knob all the way to the hottest setting on canister and its still only getting luke warm... ???

[@chitudaya]

What is the Allen key size we should use?

[@valdomirovieira4813]

My question too. I will be happy to know the answer. I am trying to change my shower cartridge . Thanks for the video

[@aprilhoffman3090]

1/8 worked for mine

[@jrperes2021]

did you use plumbers grease on the O rings?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

I did not but I would recommend it.

[@garypearce7065]

You do not have to remove the set screw the whole way to remove handle which will help keep you from dropping it in drain then later while not standing over the tub take it out and grease it with a silicon lubricant so next time it will be easier to remove.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thanks for the comment!

[@mr.smooth9124]

Awesome video! I have a question. I twisted the white part all the way to the left to make the water hotter but it's still lukewarm. Is there anything else I can do to make the water hotter?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Is it just the shower in your place that is lukewarm?

[@mr.smooth9124]

@@ThePlumbingGurusYes, everything else in the house is hot. It's so weird.

[@jstein54]

Thank you! Very clear and easy to follow!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erfquake1]

Here's a question; Our tub had a drip-drip-drip about 1 drip/sec. I replaced the Delta cartridge, following the instructions included to the letter, and then watched your video to make absolutely sure I did it right including letting the system purge for a while to get rid of possible debris. Once assembled with a new cartridge, it still leaks about 1 drip/sec. So I'm wondering if it's not the cartridge but the housing itself. The interfaces with the gaskets look smooth & clean. What do you think? Anything I should check?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

How is your water pressure?

[@erfquake1]

@@ThePlumbingGurus Water pressure's good & normal. I actually think I fixed it as of a few hours ago. It turned out to be the housing after all. First I tried the next thicker size O-rings for the hot & cold feed posts but couldn't get the thing to fit back in, way too tight, so I switched back to the regular ones. That was a dead-end. In parallel with these attempts I was soaking everything in CLR because I noticed some scale/lime here & there. The threaded collar had some build-up in the threads so I hit that with a wire brush & re-soaked a while longer. After the threads were nice & shiny & reinstalling everything, I noticed that the collar tightened in a little further than it had before because of the cleared-out threads. THIS must have been the problem: it's not enough to just push the cartridge all the way in & tighten the collar, because if there's any remaining gap between the cartridge and collar, the returning water pressure will just push the cartridge out of place & compromise the O-ring seals. So having tightened the newly-cleaned collar down tight, there was nowhere for the cartridge to go and the seals stayed sealed. Success!

[@davidh7339]

Wd40 didn't work on my seized handle set screw. Wound up having to call a plumber who had to use a torch to remove the handle & bonnet nut. Be sure to apply grease to the bonnet nut threads & handle set screw to allow easier removal later on.

[@davidh7339]

@maryjane9110024 Try using some "Plumber's Grease."

[@rollingstone3017]

Very good instruction. Lots of thoughtful tips. THANKS!!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thanks for watching

[@baddad5781]

Bravo my friend and thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thanks!

[@girishshah7147]

Very useful video. I have similar faucet but make Acquasource. It’s more then 10 year old. It’s working but very hard to rotate for hot ,cold and shut down. Means it’s on the verge of break down and before that I need to fix it. I tried to pull off the handle after removing the set screw but it’s terribly stuck and not coming out. What do I do and by the way what size of cartridge should I buy? Please help me.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thanks for watching

[@Noah-gq7pq]

what size is the allen screw that would be nice to know

[@jimbike8064]

Just tried to take.out that handle screw with allenwrench. Wouldn't budge. Looked up your video. Used the WD40. Hope it works and I didn't break the thing trying to remove it earlier

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You got it! Thanks for watching

[@KeithHamm-k3f]

Great vid! At around 6:20 you talk about the plastic ring that presets the water temp by limiting the swing of the handle. Can you reset that plastic ring (to allow for hotter showers) without having to remove the entire cartridge from its housing? If so, do you even have to shut off the water main?

[@surfaceworldoceanmaster2865]

So is it a good idea to DE calcify everything of just kind of clean it up a little??

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Ya for sure. Vinegar works great

[@futbol1972]

This handyan replace a all shower handle with the same one delta and its hard to move. Lol i womder if i could replace it with a leverage handle insteas for easy usage?? Will i need to replace cartridge again and does the leverage handle needs to be a delta too?? Tha k u

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Should should be able to just change out the handle. You will need to get a handle that is compatible with the same shower valve.

[@ArthurStJohnPhotography]

Great video, thanks for sharing this.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Our pleasure!

[@greersp]

Thanks for the video. You helped me save several hundred dollars on a plumber!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Happy to help!

[@JohnDoe-yr1xc]

Is there a shut off valve that needs to be turned off before removing the cartridge?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Yes. Make sure to turn the water off to the valve. Usually you have to shut the main waterline off. And make sure to drain the water at the lowest fixture.

[@oscarpow]

Hi! Great video! What's the part number of the new cartridge? Is it the "RP46074 Shower Cartridge Assembly for Delta Shower and Tub 13/14 Series Valve"? Thank you!

[@Bill123321]

My bathroom faucet is about 15 years old, should I replace it now or wait until it leaks? Thanks.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

What brand is it?

[@Bill123321]

@@ThePlumbingGurus Delta 1400 series. It works ok, leaked a little so I replaced o-ring and all good, but a delta sink faucet handle in same bathroom snapped off causing a mess last year. I was thinking should I replace the whole Delta 1400 series bathtub faucet before hardware breaks or this is different and worse case scenario a cartridge should be changed when it leaks? Thanks for your response!

[@Vailsec]

Question, i followed all the instructions and had no problem. However, my old delta carteidge had a slot for the set screw. The new cartoedge does not, but everytbing works, except the handle is a little loose. How can i fix this exactly?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You will have to get a shorter set screw

[@Vailsec]

@@ThePlumbingGurus ok cool! Thankyou! I couldn't find any at the hardware store but Amazon had some so I'll do that. Appreciate the reply back

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You betcha Let us know how you made out.

[@brendaboyd4313]

So I pulled on the mechanism and the second half is stuck how do I get that out

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Wd40 and needle nose pliers

[@jivany]

Thanks! Can you tell me what size Allen wrench you used?

[@mildredwalters5631]

You made it look so easy. I did fine until I got to the part where I take the cartridge out. I can’t seem to get it out. And should water be coming out? I did turn off the water and left a faucet on to release the pressure. I’m obviously doing something wrong.

[@kuanchiaowang7591]

strangely I am stuck at the first step where I need to use Allen key to uninstall the handle. I probed the key in and there was nowhere I can get my key to turn and unscrew. Do you have any suggestion?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

There has to be a set screw in there if it’s a delta. 2mm or 2.5mm , if not then the handle would just come off

[@CommentFactsAndNotNegativity]

I'm glad you made this video. I was very curious to know what the large O-ring sitting behind the big nut was for.

[@CynthiaWord-iq7in]

yeah great a cracked o-ring will cause handle..to not be able turn turn off water, more than a drip. The Collar Nut can be loosened with a locking grip wrench.

[@avinashnuresh8452]

Good night hi I installed a delta my bathroom but the water is not locking off please can help me thank you

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Did you figure it out?

[@segue6]

Very informative video. A plumber wanted to charge my elderly disabled mum $450 to basically replace the cartridge due to the shower head leaking. I'm going to do it myself and save her the money. THANKS!

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Happy to help! Let us know if you have any issues. You can also contact us directly in our Facebook group. The plumbing gurus. We are also working on creating an online course to make better detailed videos and will have a private Facebook group where we will offer our full attention. Let us know if this is something you’d be interested in.

[@segue6]

@@ThePlumbingGurus Yes I am interested in all of the above :)

[@ModSquads]

@@ThePlumbingGurus Please do!

[@pingliu2147]

Hi, my leaking problem came back again after last year. I already changed three cartriges. Also cleaned the mineral and calcium on the holes inside valve after Delta suggested it. Delta sent me new cartridges and springs. After did all those steps. Still few drops came out after more than 24 hours using the shower. Not totally stopped. I am wondering if I need to change the whole vallve body holds the cartridge. Called delta again. They said nothing to do with the valve. Still cartridge. Can it be valve issue or have nothing to do with vallve? My valve just installed 6 years ago. Any suggestion?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You could be right on the valve needing to replaced. Sometimes the valve body can get washed out and it will always have a small drip.

[@pingliu2147]

Thank you very much. I liked your videos and good advices to me and others. Really appreciated your professional feedback. You just confirmed my thoughts after following your video and did everything to solve this issue. Will plan to get a plumber to change the valve body. Have you had this kind of sitiation with your customers before? If I leave the valve not change it, will it cause more damage on tub or cartridge? Do you have video about changing shower facet valve? I can learn more.

[@oudwithrad]

You are amazing , help me a lot . Where are you located?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thank you 😊 We are located in calgary Alberta.

[@raydolinger1980]

Took that guy 40 tries to make that "Water Displacement - 40" :) I prefer PB :) They got me with that sterofoam cup trick they do.... ) Thanks for the vid

[@rapiddrivingschool6017]

Great video, does the set screw need to be fully removed or just loosened.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Depends on the handle. Most likely you don’t need to take it all the way out.

[@rapiddrivingschool6017]

@@ThePlumbingGurus thank you, I’ll let you know how it goes.

[@jordondubois8506]

What is the difference between the blue grey part and this one?

[@grantpassman2318]

Outstanding explanation! Nice job fellas! I appreciate it.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Thank you

[@randyburgos]

Thank you guys so much. Man did this video help. Went to the store got the part came home and put it in. No more leaking. Again thank you. Randy

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You betcha! Happy to help

[@sophiaadan1567]

Hey guru i changed the cartridge same way as you did, but still dripping. what you think.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Dripping out of the tub spout/shower head??

[@rlcwallpapers]

I removed the Allen screw on my shower faucet it was a bit tricky, but now the handle won't come out, I hammered it softly around, heated it up with a heat gun, prayed it with a wrench and the darn thing won't come out, so I still have a leak there. Any ideas?

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

You can try soaking it it vinegar overnight. Even try putting vinegar in a spray bottle and spray and let soak.

[@michaelpenco546]

HI, c COULD YOU TELL ME WHAT SIZE ALLAN KEY I SHOULD TRY? THANKS MUCH.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

2mm or 2.5

[@K_S536]

Hi great video- what is the cartridge type

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

Delta has a few different styles. Don’t know this exact one. Best thing to do is take it out and take a picture

[@User37621]

Thanks this helped to realize it was a Allen key needed not a phillips 👍🏻

[@milkandcookies4227]

What size of allen key

[@sailork3506]

Excellent video. However, the entire job is trivial without the calcium buildup. So some of your dinking around to clear the calcium buildup, which you did off camera, would have been VERY helpful had you included some video of that process. Also, ws40 is not nearly as good as pb blaster. And a spray CLR bathroom cleaner helps to free it up as well. We soaked the handle with allen set screw in CLR for a bit to clean it up. When our valve came out, it left a calcium ring where the two valve o-rings seat, so the new valve would not fit back in. It took cleaning out that calcium ring to get the new valve to seat. And a bit of diver's silicone lube. Also, adding some thread lube to the ring that holds the valve in will help the next time you want to replace the valve. Best is the copper stuff from the auto parts store.

[@ThePlumbingGurus]

that's awesome! happy we could help you out! Would you mind joining our Facebook Page called The Plumbing Gurus and share your story?