why is my delta bathroom faucet dripping quick and easy fix

[@lauriethayer1075]

My landlord said he fixed it, but still leaked. Found this video and was able to identify the problem. The parts were not seated correctly. Fixed it myself! Thank you Shane!

[@tech35641]

Possibly one of the best step-by-step how to videos out there.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Thanks for the kind words

[@davidsmith4654]

Thank you for this video, I would have not guess how to do this. That trick with the spring letting it slide down the screw driver was awesome, to help guide the screw back into place. This video was like getting training on the job. Thank you.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome, thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@Arandomwoman]

I REALLY appreciate the details you've given in this video. I have to repair two faucets, and I'm a novice at fixing things such as a bathroom faucet. Thank you so much. I hope you continue to show more videos for repairing and replacing parts in and outside the home.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Thank you for the kind words, I’m glad the video helped and if you have any questions feel free to ask I’ll do my best to answer them. Also I do have several repair videos on the channel already and yes I will continue to be putting some up now and then along with other related content revolving around tools.

[@jacquelinezr]

This was great. Thank you! I was able to fix the leak in the bathroom faucet with your video.

[@shanesmaineshop]

That’s great I am glad the videos helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@J-Bo-hr9zp]

​@@shanesmaineshopI can't turn water off with shit off handles underneath sink. Can I still do this if it's just dripping? What should I do?

[@J-Bo-hr9zp]

Also I think both cold and hot leaks. Niether cut off when I turn valve all the way off.

[@dhiradas108]

Thank you for the demonstration and the link to the parts. Totally expedites my repair. Now I just hope I can do it without screwing it up!

[@shanesmaineshop]

im glad the video helped

[@shelleyd2563]

Thank you for the detailed video! Yours is the best I've seen so far to fix my faucet!

[@shanesmaineshop]

your welcome I am glad it is helping you. thanks for taking the time to comment

[@roseanncorbin4245]

Thanks for this. You make me believe I can do it.

[@shanesmaineshop]

You’re very welcome I’m glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@gofer43214321]

1) The on/off action might not be so stiff if you coated everything with silicone grease during installation. 2) I couldn't get the round metal top part off either with a adjustable plyers. Thanks for tip on using a pipe wrench, as I didn't care if it left marks. When applying torque on the piece to loosen it, hold the faucet spigot with an opposing force so the faucet mounts are not stressed. 3) Thanks for the excellent video.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and adding some great tips.

[@apocalipse23TheFinal]

Great video man. Have a great weekend!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Thank you so much, I’m glad the video was helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to comment you have a great weekend as well.

[@aimpiano5509]

I like that strap wrench.

[@shanesmaineshop]

It is very handy for certain applications for sure. Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@ejohnst4]

Adjustable wrench (aka Crescent wrench) or Knipex Pliers Wrench also work. If you can't find brass jaws, smooth jaws also work but avoid toothed jaws on typical water pump pliers. The wide side of the included wrench can also be used to adjust a top nut that appears on some models.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Yes, I have a pair of brass job pliers maybe I’ll feature those in a video sometime. Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@ejohnst4]

@@shanesmaineshop thanks for your reply. I look forward to the video. The set my parents had was in place for about 20 years and likely leaking for about 6 or 7. Rarely used, they have been leaking consistently so there was quite a buildup of calcium around the handle. Allen nut and the top of the serviceable parts. As a results it was impossible to take off the in this case knurled fastener. When I gave up using the strap wrench and moved over to the water pliers... All I did was damage it. There was nothing to get it off. It was at that point that my mom told me they had the same problem in another bathroom 2 years ago! The smallmative good news is that the adjustment wrench did reduce the amount of water leaking out of the top while the faucet was in use. So this is a suitable repair until my parents replace the faucet in the spring.

[@shanesmaineshop]

@@ejohnst4 Yes sometimes it can be a real pain that’s for sure. At least you were able to make a temporary repair to cut down on the leakage until the Fossetts completely replace. Thanks for taking the time to comment and swinging by my channel

[@The75DONK]

Thanks for this very informative video!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@holtridge7337]

It worked. Thank you so much for the video.

[@shanesmaineshop]

You are very welcome, I’m glad you were able to get it fixed

[@holtridge7337]

@shanesmaineshop Me too. Been way too long.

[@jeffreylee2819]

Very good information 😊

[@mleofc]

The knob for that one is Delta RP17451 Clear Knob Handle Kit and will stop leaking. I put the same knob you have there and was causing leak until I put the RP17451 and grab perfect.

[@shanesmaineshop]

That’s great, however with the new seal it doesn’t leak either. Thanks for commenting

[@nolanlenon2094]

Thanks you saved us a Ton of $$$! Well Done!

[@malikawan7361]

good handy video thanks for uploading

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome, thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@micah-hooka7275]

Thanks ! I’ve been putting off fixing my delta knock-off dripping faucet for “8” years now. Gonna go to local hardware store and hope they have a universal kit like the one you used. I’ve been concerned over the water pressure tank switching on more than normal. Like everything that is overused, there’s a wear and tear issue. Not to mention my super costly well pump being over used. So thanks again! God Bless you!

[@shanesmaineshop]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad you like the video and I hope it helps with your repair. I completely agree on over use, at some point things will just wear out and that just cost more money. Have a great day thanks again for swinging by my channel don’t forget to like and subscribe if you haven’t done so already.

[@thepan777]

Thanks this was well done!!!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it and thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@TammyLynn2466]

THANK YOU! 😊

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment

[@KelikakuCoutin]

Subscribed. I've had this leaking for months. Thanks for the link. The kit's on the way and I'm getting the tools together today. I would like to replace that entire mixer. Is there another faucet that still fits in the same place that you may possibly know of? If so, is there a two-handle version that I can just order from an Amazon link, in your experience. Thanks for the great video. I'll be rewatching it when the time comes. That thing's been leaking hot water, it's really in need of maintenance. Keep up the good work!

[@shanesmaineshop]

I’m glad you liked the video and good luck with your repair as far as replacement one, it’s interesting that you asked. I have another one in a different location that’s been leaking and I believe I’m gonna replace the whole thing so I’ll be doing my own research to find one that fits and if I do, I’ll let you know Here in the comment section

[@KelikakuCoutin]

@@shanesmaineshop Very good. I am not a huge fan of the single knob mixer for bath situations. Kitchen it's great. Bathing not so much - we need more exact temperature control in the bathroom than the kitchen than this sort of a fixture is able to achieve (in my opinion). Even if it's only on the washbasin.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

@@shanesmaineshop Well, that cap that in the video gave so much trouble, did get stuck with my fixture as well. When I tried a channel lock pliers, it still was stuck. I considered cutting its threads with a Dremel rotary cutting tool, but first I tried solvent and a heat gun. Nothing seemed to work, so I tried a pipe wrench. In retrospect I would have cut it and then I would have had to replace that part, it looks like once source sells it online for about $20. In any case the entire inner valve assembly twisted around and part of the faucet began to disintegrate. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to turn the water back on. There is a lot of calcification in my fixture, and I suppose the parts might be partly fused due to electrolysis. So I was able to still work the faucet and turn the water back on. The inner flange where the aerator connects somehow just detached from the inside of the faucet, so the water shoots out horizontally now. The control itself is turned at an angle, still leaks, but still can control hot and cold and at least shut off as well as it did before. I am about to order an entirely new fixture. I hope you can understand that I do not think this is a very good design. In any case, I am ordering a new fixture similar to this one along with another one with two knobs on a mixer. I do not know if it will fit but whichever one fits is going on when I get the chance to work on this again. It is a good video even if my attempt was not a success. Thanks again for the help.

[@dnanda9800]

wonderful, your video description will be great help for many pe0ple I had the same dripping problem on my Delta tap.had to call plumber.he charged me @175.00 for 30 minutes job with replacement of gasket and spring. it was too much of charges. it was not reasonable. try to avoid such plumber agency.can you pl. mention any contact for a reasonable charges. thanks

[@uzellstokes5832]

Thank you very much👍🏾👍🏾

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome

[@beckymatthews8023]

Finally the video I need for a Delta handle. TY! Assuming this will work on the tub handle as well??

[@shanesmaineshop]

Some tub handles absolutely yes but not all. Thanks for taking the time to comment and ask a question and I’m glad you liked the video.

[@jeffgraham9089]

Very helpful

[@shanesmaineshop]

Glad it helped

[@bumblebee9727]

This is a great video, thank you. I do have one question though. My faucet is not dripping but is leaking at the base of the oblong silver piece of the faucet that sits on the sink itself. Will this fix you have shown us fix that problem.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Possibly but not always, it depends on where the leak is coming from. If it’s leaking internally it could be dripping back down and running out from where you’re talking about. Unfortunately the best thing to do is to take it apart and take a look at it better yet the part that I replaced is not that expensive so it might be worth just changing it anyway. Good luck and let me know what you find out or if you have any other questions I’d be happy to try and help.

[@bumblebee9727]

@@shanesmaineshop Thank you! I will let you know.

[@abdullkhaliqkhan8595]

nice useful video

[@shanesmaineshop]

Thank you

[@stacmo01]

Thank You!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome, thanks for commenting.

[@alternateaccess9565]

May I ask please what to do if the strap wrench doesn't work? I am trying to fix the leak on a bathroom faucet, but the piece won't budge.

[@shanesmaineshop]

You may have to use a more aggressive wrench with jaws it will most likely damaged piece. Sometimes I may have to replace the entire Faucet .

[@alternateaccess9565]

@@shanesmaineshop Thank you for taking the time to respond! The faucets in the house we moved in haven't been touched in years, I guess that's why they are hard to budge. Could painters paint help the wench have a better grip?

[@shanesmaineshop]

@@alternateaccess9565 I suppose anything is worth a try. Sometimes you can use a relatively thick rag and a regular pair of pliers so it kind of bites in but not scratching it up because the teeth are covered with a rag or cloth. Just a thought.

[@jenniferb2980]

I cannot get the "nut" off even using a strap wrench like you did. Unfortunately now the sink drips more than it did before so something with my attempts to get it off made it worse. I know I can fix it if I can get that part off but I don't know how I'm gonna do that. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[@nancydyer4897]

bought the kit. put the parts back on, than had to screw the silver thingy back on, and it will not go down like it did? what are we doing wrong?

[@shanesmaineshop]

Well i am not sure, its hard to say not being the one putting it back together. maybe restart the process and double check everything.

[@OmgItsCAndT]

Thanks bud

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome

[@brigerdrones9405]

what is the name of the tool you used to loosen the big nut on the faucet?

[@shanesmaineshop]

I believe you’re talking about the plastic handle tool with the rubber strap if so I believe the name of that is a quick grip but they make several different ones out there. Hope this helps

[@brigerdrones]

@@shanesmaineshop Thank you, yes that's the tool I was referring to. I did a search on google and the quick grip was a different tool I already have.

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

That tool is technically called a strap wrench.

[@brigerdrones]

Thank you@@shanesmaineshop

[@brigerdrones]

Thank you, @@everythinghomerepair1747

[@stevevlahos1]

Thank you. Off to Home Depot. 🤓

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome

[@johnnoe9682]

Tks!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Your welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@WalterJameson]

Hi Shane. I have a leak that is pooling underneath the base of this faucet, basically where the faucet sits atop the sink. I'm trying to disconnect the water lines from the faucet but it looks like the only way to get to them is through the knob. Can you confirm this?

[@shanesmaineshop]

There should be a way to disconnect them from underneath sometimes it’s very difficult because behind the sink basin way up directly below the Fossett on the underside of the cabinet. I’ve never had to disconnect a faucet from the top if you try to remove it from the cabinet itself. Hopefully I understood your question correctly.

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

You should not need to remove the handle to get to supply lines. Some older faucets have permanently built in supply lines which means they are part of the faucet and you need to disconnect the lines from the valves below the sink.

[@danilei6045]

I can’t get the assembly nut off because it is so smooth!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Ya it can be a pain for sure. You can use a strap wrench.

[@danilei6045]

Is there a certain strap wrench? I tried warming it and using a drop of sp60 lubricant

[@shanesmaineshop]

@@danilei6045 at about 2:20 in I show the wrench 🔧 used. I hope that helps

[@danilei6045]

@@shanesmaineshop Great video! Do you think the white plastic disk is necessary to replace? We only found the little black seats and springs

[@shanesmaineshop]

@@danilei6045 Not always, anytime you can fix the drip by just replacing the gaskets themselves hopefully that works for you.

[@jamesb1184]

You need to close the drain before starting work.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Not a bad idea.