How to replace Delta Shower Cartridge

[@kingstonzincfence]

This is the most detailed and instructional video I’ve watched on replacing these cartridges!! There is everything and I mean EVERYTHING that you need to be aware of, not the least of which is the difficulty in removing and replacing the cartridge itself. If I hadn’t seen these parts before starting the job I would’ve thought I was doing something wrong. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this.

[@stuntcardriver]

@@kingstonzincfence I appreciate your feedback.

[@1life1chance2live]

I had a difficult time getting that cartridge in the valve. I thought maybe I got a defective one. For hours I pulled my hair out trying to find anything that would help me. Your video was the only one that addressed that issue. You are the master and commander of this valve sir. I tip my hat to you. You are welcome at my house anytime,you don't even have to knock. Keep up the excellent work my friend. And thank you so much.

[@rosemaryroberts1800]

We just changed our cartridge yesterday - this video is absolute perfection!! We saved a plumber's labor charge. Thank you so so much.

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it helped!

[@dangreenie5356]

Very good video for the skilled homeowner. At 17:40 when you side the sleeve onto the new valve, STOP. Turn your water back on. Using pliers, open the valve to test your water temperature. If it is too cold or too hot, adjust the white plastic ring accordingly. Once its good, finish the handle attachment and set screw.

[@binoddeuja1444]

I was able to fix my leak from my tub faucet after watching your video. Thank you very much and keep sharing videos

[@soonerfan1675]

Our Delta never dripped...went from working fine to full blown running dribble. Ran around to 3 different box stores trying to get a clue. Finally with the help of Google and this video I got it figured out. I got the new cartridge in pretty much along the same lines as the video....ran out to the meter to turn the water back on to check for leaks. My wife meets me halfway back to the house yelling, "WATER IS GOING EVERYWHERE"!! Sure enough water was coming out all around the cartridge....ran back to the meter and then back to the bathroom. First thing I see is the locking ring sitting there on the toilet seat lid....Awwwww Godfrey Daniels!! Locking ring back on....water back on...all is good. Thanks for an informative video.

[@soonerfan1675]

Actually all was not good…the new cartridge from HD had a slow drip..drip..about one per second. This time I did the e-mail exchange with Delta, including 8X10 color glossies of all the evidence of the drip😉. Around two weeks later I got the “free” replacement valve and it worked perfectly. So, the moral of the story is; don’t declare victory until you’ve actually won the war. 😄

[@macker0077]

Thanks for the video. I just replaced the same Delta shower faucet cartridge as you. Quite a bit different design then the MOEN Shower cartridges that I had grown used to. Calcium/corrosion build up made it a challenge; the set screw used to hold the handle to the cartridge was seized, so ended up breaking the old cartridge and handle to get it off. Lots of force rocking the handle back and forth and pulling simultaneously to get it off. Then had to tackle the metal collar that holds the cartridge in. Persistence paid off (along with some CLR and penetrant oil/spray and muscle) and got it free. I used Channel Lock pliers on it...being careful not to apply all the pressure on just one spot as I read you can ruin the collar that way and forced to get a new one. During the replacement, I made sure to use plumbers grease on the set screw, retaining collar (and threads on valve) as well as the O-rings on the cartridge. I hope this will make it much easier if I have to do this again down the road. The Delta design isn't the best IMO.

[@JasonTierney43]

Your video made this project super easy. Thank you for posting my good sir.

[@TerryClark-q6q]

Thank you!! The exact info i was looking for!! Installing a new shower and I have zero experience with the Delta innards. Now I can get er done. :)

[@JerryMDean]

Boom! I’m here cause my cartridge leaked. I bought a universal seal but the vid I watched had the seals inside the brass housing. After watching this and seeing I have a type P cartridge I took it apart and was able to see the seal was torn. The universal seal fit perfect! 👍 good as new. Didn’t know you could even take it apart. Thank you!

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it helped!

[@craighebbeln4506]

Dude, you da man!!! This video showed me how to buy the right part, disassemble (which was even harder for me to pull out than it was for him in the video!), put everything back in, and adjust the handle for the right amount of hot water. Thank you SO MUCH for going through the effort to put this on KZbin for all of us😀

[@frankdudas8114]

Thanks for this video. I called delta and they gave me the new seals and springs for free. I took it apart and thought that cartridge was one complete unit. Didn't realize it opened to get to the seals. Changed seals works great.

[@pamcarlson4736]

I drop mine and seals and springs fell out how do I put them back in.

[@mdoyle1981]

I add a bit of antiseize to the cartridge retaining ring and handle set screw since we've got hard water. Makes disassembly years from now a lot easier.

[@BobCourtney1]

Thank you for mentioning the allen wrench size. watched several other videos and no mention.

[@vincentlok8894]

Thanks! My cartridge came apart then removing it, I needed to see what it was supposed to look like! I got it removed, reassembled and reinstalled!

[@gabrielagabyrodriguez72]

Thank you for this video. I feel so empowered to fix my leaky shower faucet now

[@keymakerkeymaker3316]

The rubber seats as you pointed out is what goes bad on these. It’s a $3 part at Lowe’s and Home Depot. You also want to turn the cartridge as you wiggle it and it will pop right out. Thanks for your video, I was able to fix a shower that was leaking for years.

[@fishworks1]

It 100% DOES NOT pop right out

[@alynneloup7707]

Thank you. So much. Was sent the wrong cartridge in brand new package. Your video reallyvhelped

[@ericcozine7640]

At 10:37, the part he's touching is the spring and seat. Believing I had a different model faucet, I bought the RP4993 kit for my fix. Replaced them in the valve, put the valve back together and reinstalled it for an easy fix. No more drips. Thanks for the video, it helped me figure out the easy fix.

[@bruceblankenship7036]

Thanks for the making the video. I was wanting to review live before doing the replacement myself. The video was very helpful, gave me more confidence to complete the replacement. Will use the valve grease for the O-Rings to slide into place, not installed dry to take a chance to cut the O-ring. Had the leaking problem started after the freeze February 2021, probably due to the city water lines were stopped too, when restarting, probably had a lot of contaminants in the piping loosened. Normally would turn on hot water, then shut off, hoping sealing the O-rings via heat expansion. I could not fit a 1/8" allen wrench fit, used a #10 torx screwdriver. After replacing, will take advice to order from Delta Manufacturer. Thank You again.

[@behntrader8502]

Thank you for your thorough and extremely helpful video, it really came up clutch for me 🙂

[@FastEd_120]

Your video is the best. I used your instructions and I am surprised it worked. Thank you for posting this video. 👍

[@eagler8196]

Just fixed mine yesterday...after buying several incorrect cartridges...be sure the two legs that go into the housing are long enough...the incorrect ones were just too short ...if you can't turn the water off, they are too short and you have the incorrect cartridge...I used the danco model 10664 to fix ours.

[@steveshelton4408]

The video and instructions are great. I followed them and was able to replace the cartridge. There is one point that might be in error: The Delta RP46074 package says it works for 13 & 14 series valves, and the dialog in the video suggests that 13 & 14 series are not the same as 1300 and 1400 series. I used the RP46074 for a 1400 series valve and it worked perfectly. The valves were identical for the end that is inserted into the plumbing. The only difference was a new or different hot water limiter.

[@taddeseaddo6646]

This is a great video. I have the same faucet with the same problem. Thank you.

[@perrydadrass389]

Excellent video, thank you very much great help to home owners with Delta shower’s cartridge.

[@palealien]

Thorough helpful. Thanks especially for pointing out the part numbers of the valve and cartridge.

[@palealien]

Unfortunately, even with the right part numbers the aftermarket did not fit.. the supply tubes were like 1/4” too long.

[@mjkirk12]

Good video. The hot and cold don't have equal pressures - the machined cylinder oscillates back and forth to keep the water temperature constant during any pressure variation (e.g. toilet flush ). Also, when first turned back on, any debris will get up to the shower head - so you may need to open the head and clean it out for maximum flow.

[@Lawliet734]

The cartridge doesn't have to be pushed all the way in. Just align it with the notches and push it part way in. Screwing on the ring will easily push the cartridge the rest of the way in.

[@MurCurieux]

Thank-you sir! Delta and all of us owe you a beer!

[@danito2000]

Awesome work! I replaced my cartridge and I couldn't have done without you.

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it helped!

[@azharsyed4118]

Thank You for a very detailed video, this really helped me changed the cartridge for my delta faucet. Stay blessed 👍

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it helped!

[@donnac.3268]

A million and one THANK YOU'S ya saved this old lady and her drippy tub faucet.

[@cadeklubdik6040]

Funny how this video has helped more people than delta customer service 😂

[@raymieglover5682]

What size Allen wrench does it take to remove handle

[@cadeklubdik6040]

@@raymieglover5682 I can't remember. It's been a while. Try an use google for that! Hope you can find out what you need

[@ThermanRay]

Delta customer service must be AI

[@kathyknight8967]

I have a brand new shower and faucet with the same model valve and series 14 cartridge/handle. Installed just like yours and water does not shut off!

[@Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w]

If you call customer service, they will ask you if you “flushed out” the valve before installing the cartridge! They require you to do this procedure to flush out (remove) any dirt, etc, that can cause it to leak. And by “flushing” they mean turning the water on WITHOUT the cartridge installed!!!! Which requires two people because the water will spray everywhere and onto your bathroom floor. So someone has to hold a bucket while another person turns the water on. They want you to do this for 2 minutes.

[@displayfireworks1]

Of all the video on this job. This is the best. Thanks

[@ronharden3444]

Awesome. I followed your directions and it worked perfectly

[@edtuck123]

I am glad you had trouble putting in the new cartridge because mine would not seat either. I had to jiggle it up and down a lot and push really hard. I thought I had the wrong valve because I was changing from dual function to single function. However, it worked with force...the force?

[@randychiuuu]

Sir thank you very much for this thorough video. It helped me a lot!! Really appreciate it!

[@chewbacca7856]

You are correct about the seats and springs getting hard. It happens with all faucets. Much cheaper to replace the seats and springs than replace the entire cartridge.

[@lillithjones993]

I just installed a new multi choice diverter ws, T13022 trim and cartridge. I’m wondering if I didn’t get the cartridge seated properly since the faucet is dripping already 😏. Guess I have to take it all apart again. Thanks for your video!

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

You are enormously lucky. I fixed my daughter's shower with the exact same cartridge. There is so much sediment in their water that the white portion of the cartridge was cemented in placed. The gray part broke away from the white part. I had to remove the white portion by taking it apart piece by piece using a drill to weaken it and then use needle nose vice grips to break off one piece at a time. Took me almost an hour to get it out and not damage the bore of the faucet. After all the work of getting out the old cartridge and installing the new, there is no hot water coming out of the shower and I made certain the "hot" side was placed properly. No idea what I did wrong. Very poor design in my opinion. Thanks for the video.

[@1makosyo1]

I had the very same problem, everything was stuck inside my pipe hard... took me about 4 hours to finally take everything out, and after I noticed I didn’t get any hot water I took everything back out and replace the little Orings back where the pipe meets the end of the delta cartridge the hot water came out good... maybe try that method? Hope everything worked out great!

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

@@1makosyo1 ; You are going to love this. I installed the $51.00 cartridge perfectly and it would not work, no hot water. So, My daughter purchased a cheaper cartridge and I installed that one. It works perfectly now. Turns out the valve inside the body of the more expensive cartridge would not move back and forth. So, expensive cartridge returned for refund and shower works perfectly with a cartridge $20.00 cheaper. Go figure??

[@1makosyo1]

@@wrongfullyaccused7139 I guess sometimes going cheaper is better then going more expensive 😅 glad to hear everything works great now!

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

@@1makosyo1 Have a great day.

[@rob99201]

@@wrongfullyaccused7139 Thank you for this information! Source for cheaper cartridge? Rather not go through what you went through.

[@dannyblanco8759]

Thanks for this video. It helped me fix the leak in the shower.

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it helped.

[@lyletriebwasser2216]

My Delta 1400 cartridge was 20 years old when leak started. Cause: calcium build up in supply that required Dremel with stone to polish. New "O" rings on cartridge would not have sealed due to calcium build up.

[@JosephFish888]

Thanks for this video! I had a little trouble getting the old cartridge out, but after I got it out it was smooth sailing. Only cost incurred was for the new cartridge. Thanks again.

[@JoeChristopoulos]

Thanks! Almost called a plumber for this.

[@MisterMonkeySpanker]

Thank you, your video was thorough and very helpful.

[@none8901]

At 10:00 you say about two halves of the cartridge: you can pull them apart" I believe they are locked together. only after twisting one of them by 90 ° in relation to the other will make it possible to pull them apart. I think you did twist them without saying you did, so some may be trying invaine to pull them straight out and not succeed.

[@IronTanker]

great video thanks for posting did it today 11/30/20. the tricks you show like pliers on stem and pull really helped. I also greased a little on the outside plastic bulbs to help push new one in. video was really helpful, will bookmark it for home stuff thank you!!

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it worked out.

[@kokovec1200]

I could not get the new valve to fit back in no matter how hard I forced. What worked was using the old bonnet nut (flipped backward) to tap the valve in with a hammer.

[@TheBrinksmoneyman]

If you have the 13/14 model, the springs & seats part # RP4993 is what worked for me. Delta wouldnt send the whole cartidge.

[@kanchoro]

Very helpful video to watch , thanks 🙏 😊

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlesbagley2868]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@pawebb]

Put the handle back on to help you pull the cartridge out.

[@complimentarycontemplation1873]

Take a few photos with cellphone as you go and maybe use a sharpie to mark the places things separate at to remove all question marks at reinstallation. Good video

[@stilostyles6011]

Perfect explanation. Thank you

[@c.a.s1900]

Ok, I think I can do this!!! I feel good about this. Will update after the weekend lol

[@stuntcardriver]

You got this!

[@MrPatrick1414]

Good video...these cartridges don't seem to last long and aren't cheap

[@LeeAsh7]

I installed the correct cartridge but no matter what I do, even greasing, I cannot get that seated back in flush past that o ring . I gave up and put the collar and other part on anyway. It is not leaking but will it hurt to not have the cartridge not seated flush?

[@marceverette5220]

I'm having the same problem and found several mentions of it on the net but no fix.

[@gamersanonymous4me131]

They state that if your water lines are reversed (cold is normally on right side) then you can still install it in reversed position and have it work correctly. Thats why they didn't do it one insert direction only.

[@shaneldean1649]

How did you get the dang cartridge in?! 😂

[@patrickdavis3409]

The white and gray cartridge is for the faucets made after. Around 2010 and the blue and white cartridge is the early faucets want interchange

[@gobofraggel7383]

The reason you can flip flop it and put it hot to cold and cold to hot is for customers in China and Australia. you're welcome.

[@GonzalezGiovanyCarlos]

Thanks a lot this helped me so much 🔥

[@richlagasse4144]

Very helpful...thanks for sharing

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@testing24dfas]

Don't you need to put caulk around the handle plate?

[@12vLife]

4:52, trying to get that nut off, it won't budge, and feels liket the entire housing is rotating or bending. Added WD40, tapped it. nothing.

[@stuntcardriver]

You might mar the finish but trying putting a large pipe wrench on it. Try to tighten it slightly and then try backing it off. You might have to work it back and forth to free it up. If all else fails call the Delta hot line, they may have some tricks to get it off.

[@12vLife]

@@stuntcardriver I had to cut off the ring, I wonder if a standard part that Home depot would carry.

[@stuntcardriver]

@@12vLife That is a standard stock shower valve they should stock parts for it.

[@1makosyo1]

Thank you so much this helped a ton!

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad it helped!

[@TwoTracksOutdoors]

Great video showing all aspects of changing out a Delta cartridge. Many Thanks.

[@stuntcardriver]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@juancromero3270]

Great video!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@rebeccahileman3954]

Mine is a peerless and slightly different but still delta parts. When I tried to pull the cartridge out only the top part came out so I went ahead and replaced the seats and springs. My original was a pretty steady drip out of the faucet. It’s less of a drip but still dripped but got too frustrated and left the drip. Not sure what else to do.

[@keepingup2952]

Wow, such gorgeous internals; aircraft grade. Too bad it relies on syntetic rubber and a couple of tiny springs. I hate synthetic rubber.

[@rigorhead01]

Thanks for the great video!

[@cookiecrook37]

Delta gives you a replacement valve no matter what cause I need to change mine if I turn on my stand up shower it leaks out my tub faucet they’re separate but all water tied together I’m assuming

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

You can repair the valve body you already have in 5 minutes with part # RP - 86968 for about $ 5.oo . The reason that they don't change the orientation of. "H&C" tabs IS that in rare instances the "Ho t & Cold" plumbing gets reverse and does N0T meet the Hot on the Left & Cold on the Right standard. IF ... you experience this all you need to do to correct is rotate the valve body 180° .

[@billstanton8442]

replace my cartridge delta turn water back on and cann.t stop the water from running???

[@Chris-te2vb]

Cannot thank you enough for this video! So helpful!

[@stuntcardriver]

Your welcome!

[@jojowhite9296]

I've got two showers with this Delta cartridge and when my upstairs shower leaked I had a spring and little rubber spring seat that needed replaced. I just replaced my cartridge on my downstairs shower a few days ago and I had to replace two O-rings, the springs and rubber spring seat along with rubber rings that were connected and had an "eight" shape. All these pieces came with my cartridge that I purchased at Lowe's for about $40.00.

[@meiryehudah2316]

I replaced my old cartridge because I was getting no flow but the new cartridge didn't correct the problem ... I turned the water on without the cartridge and water flowed .. what should I do now

[@stuntcardriver]

Is the shower head blocked? I would put the cartridge back in and take the shower head off and check for flow.

[@meiryehudah2316]

Im not getting any water out the spout....but when I take the cartridge out I get water out the area where the cartridge was just nothing out the spout when it's in ... the old cartridge or the new one

[@thatsmalltowngirl4]

I called delta today for replacement and was told, because I am not the original owner, second owners are NOT covered for parts and warranty. You will be forced to pay for a replacement.

[@fudoutofhere5585]

Had the same issue

[@abenamarfo335]

I had the same issue, I complained and they gave me one for free.

[@xcess7433]

Is it imperative that you use the plumbers grease? I don’t have any right now that’s the reason I ask.

[@stuntcardriver]

If you don't have grease I would wet the o-rings to help install.

[@JohnDoe-gv9jv]

I don't know what cartridge is in my faucet so how can I know what replacement cartridge and tool to get to remove the old cartridge?

[@stuntcardriver]

The best thing to do is call the Delta customer service line. They are super helpful.

[@juanadorno1975]

I tried removing mine but it separated the 2 pieces and now im breaking the part closest to the water lines because i just cant seem to get them out

[@noelpineda256]

Great video, thanks.

[@ryank9092]

thanks for the video. i had water hammer, thought it was loose pipes. turns out to be bad shower cartridge causing it. made a hole in the drywall before i saw your video, oh well.

[@nickfanzo]

Does this model fit the shower control with the glade knob that only turns to the left?

[@stuntcardriver]

It may. I believe this model had a choice of handle. I would call delta, they are helpful.

[@nickfanzo]

@@stuntcardriver I called delta and they are sending me a free replacement since mine was an old model from 1990s

[@RealRiders]

16:32 Did you put it in with so hands?

[@stuntcardriver]

yes

[@kc6442]

It must be just me, but, these cartridges, have the shape of "Minions" lil blue shorts on lol """KEVVVINN!" 👀

[@pierrelefebvre6882]

Great video, thanks!

[@porcelainthunder2213]

This is such a poor design. Its way too easy to break stuff trying a corroded retainer ring off, or pulling the cartridge out. They needed to put flat spots on both the retaining ring and the valve body to provide counter--torque as not to damage the unit. Or provide a tool use a ratchet to get it off like you can get for oil filters.

[@DK-pr9ny]

Nice tutorial thanks!

[@Alan20888]

Do I have to adjust the temperature of water in cartridge or is it ok for not doing anything, the factory was adjusted already? Thank you.

[@stuntcardriver]

It should be factory adjusted, but it depends on how hot your water heater is set. Most water heaters are factory set at 120-125 degrees.

[@8_one_8]

@@stuntcardriver that cap that you move to adjust how much hot water comes out, pops out when I turn my water off. Causing it to turn back on. Any ideas on how to keep that from popping out?

[@stuntcardriver]

@@8_one_8 I would call Delta. Their customer service is very good.

[@robertwood1374]

Can't get it to release hot water now, tried the adjuster, but no hot water!!!

[@stuntcardriver]

Check to make sure you have the supply turned back on. Hot and cold have separate shut offs.

[@Kaws-x2g]

I replaced mine but now water is not flowing from the shower head. Do you know why that could be? I turned ny main water switch on.

[@stuntcardriver]

I would take it out and compare to the one you took out. Make sure the cartridges are the same.

[@Kaws-x2g]

@@stuntcardriver thank you I got the water to flow, but now the shower is still leaking water after I turn it off, that was the original issue I had. Do you know why that’s happening now?

[@stuntcardriver]

@@Kaws-x2g I am assuming the water is leaking from the shower head? If that is the case, something internally is wrong with the cartridge.

[@jesusshuttlesworth2136]

Did you shut off the water or do you have to or no ?

[@stuntcardriver]

Yes, you have to shut the water off.

[@durtyXD]

wish you would have showed us how you shoved that thing back in there

[@Carmen-wv2mi]

I know right

[@dungdo5355]

how come mine didn't come out easy like that? The white part of the cartridge got stuck inside, is it safe to take that out?

[@dungdo5355]

Could you please help, I have try everything and cannot get the lower housing out

[@GooeyBanana824]

What did you end up doing? Same its happened to me and its such a pain. Slowly grinding it until it hopefully comes out.

[@annettedemary3062]

I can't get the nut that holds the cartridge off.

[@stuntcardriver]

That collar shouldn't be that tight. I would try a rubber strap wrench or something that won't mar up the finish. A larger slip joint pliers with the teeth taped to prevent marks may work as well. Worst case scenario you could file a small groove into the outer part of the nut. Then place the flat blade screwdriver in the groove and tap with a hammer.

[@annettedemary3062]

@@stuntcardriver the monkey wrench did the trick. Now, I can't get the cartridge out. 😠

[@marceverette5220]

Can anyone confirm how to get the cartridge in flush aside of saying "use force" cause that's not the answer.

[@stuntcardriver]

Compare the cartridge with the original. Make sure it is the same length. Also make sure there isn't anything in the housing where the cartridge seats.

[@marceverette5220]

I did all that and it didn't help. I ended up reassembling it even though it wasn't flush. I do appreciate the reply.