Delta Tub Faucet Leaking At Base

Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993.

Delta tub faucet leaking at base.

Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. To locate a local source for delta tub spouts contact licensed professional plumbing contractor or delta showroom or call 1 800 345 delta 3358 or e mail us for assistance. Turn on another faucet at a lower level to.

Do not cover the outside of the. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Pull the handle. And take a picture of the stem unit before you remove it with the channel locks.

Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing. Lift the stopper out. Use either an allen wrench or phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the faucet handle in place. This tutorial is intended to guide a person through the steps of repairing a faucet that drips when turned off or leaks through the base of the faucet this tutorial applies to standard delta faucets as well as the pull out model pictured above.

If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem. Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles leaks from base of the spout. Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper. Remove the tub spout and replace it with a genuine delta tub spout.

Use channel lock pliers in quick short bursts to break the seal. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper. Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body.

When troubleshooting a leaking faucet choose your delta faucet type identify your leak location in the diagram and review the associated solutions and recommended replacement parts. This cannot be repaired and the spout must be replaced. How to fix a leaky delta faucet. Consumer safety is our number one concern.

How to repair a leaking delta tub spout step 1.