Delta Bathtub Faucet Leaking From Handle

Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper.

Delta bathtub faucet leaking from handle.

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. Use either an allen wrench or phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the faucet handle in place. Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve. This video is about how to fix a leaky shower faucet for under 2.

Do not cover the outside of the. If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem. Turn on another faucet at a lower level to. To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body.

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. Replace stem unit assembly 2 in diagram repair part rp25513. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.

Lift the stopper out. Then open the faucet to relieve the water pressure before you dismantle it. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper.

This is a delta single handle faucet. Just don t exert too much pressure or it will bend. Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing. Leaks from under the handle.

Leaks from under the handle. If you don t have a local plumbing supply store her. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. How to repair a leaking delta tub spout step 1.

Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body. Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place. Pull the handle. Replace seats and springs 1 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.

Use channel lock pliers in quick short bursts to break the seal.