Thanks so much! I’m a female that tries many things some men and most women wouldn’t think of repairing or building. I watched your video and ordered the replacement cartridge from Amazon. It worked like a charm! I did exactly what you said and I’m thrilled the dripping is resolved. More importantly, I learned something new
Your video was great! I was able to repair my leak with almost no surprises. I did find that the bonnet was frozen and, per your hint, I didn't want to apply much pressure (causing other issues). I did call Delta however. They are sending a new bonnet and a new cartridge absolutely free. They also suggested a vinegar soak on the frozen threads of the bonnet. I used a short piece of a sleeve cut off an old t-shirt. This gave me a little tube I could wrap around the frozen joint and then poured the vinegar on the cloth. They said to keep the area wet with vinegar and let it soak overnight. The next morning it popped right off and I was able to finish the repair in about 30 minutes. Thanks for your informative video.
Perfect. I swapped it out 20-30minuts. Thanks for the tip about putting the handle back on to get the old cartridge out; the old thing did not want to budge. Christmas Eve Day Saved. Thank you and God bless.
Yes , did same thing going cheaper with the Danco equivalent instead of Delta and end up replacing it at 4 years and the Delta that I had lasted for about 17 years. So anyone reading my comment, I would go with Delta. This is my experience !! Also I have another shower that has a Delta cartridge that is still working with no leaking and it has been 18 years so far.
Just an FYI if you have a gray cartridge you should be replacing it with another gray one (RP46074) if you have a white one you should be replacing it with white (RP19804). They look very similar.
Hello, the back portion of the cartridge stayed in the pipe. I can't get it out and it is breaking apart the more I pull on it. Have any ideas how I can get out?
Changed mine & water comes out of the shower head good, but, tub spout only small amt of cold comes out & the hot water comes out better but not good. ????
Hi Deborah, I do not have a tub on the unit I replaced. When you pull up the diverter for the shower, you get good flow from shower head but when you push it down and water flows to the tub fill spout you have little water flow. Did the tub work fine before you replaced the cartridge? Is water leaking around the cartridge when you have the diverter pushed down to fill the tub?
Can't get the set screw off the handle. Pb blaster wd 40. I have soft water.Tried everything. Bought the cartridge. Now I might have to call a plumber. Might have stripped it.
I had same problem, the screw would only turn a small amount each way, but discovered if you turn screw one way toward the right, the handle will come off
Hey Alfredo…. I know this sounds like a silly question but did you turn the water back on after you replaced your parts? If so, which I’m sure you did, I would look make sure the manufacture didn’t put plugs or dust caps in your cartridge. I don’t recall if mine had them or not but the only reason you would not have water out the shower head would be obstruction I believe.
@@thesavageoutback Yes, I turned the water back on, and checked for obstructions between the shower faucet and the shower head with an air compressor and everything is fine, so I don’t what could be the problem
Hey Byron…. Sorry to hear this!! Is there anything behind the new one in the valve body that could be blocking flow? I know it’s a silly question and please don’t be offended but did you turn the water back on after installing new valve? Is any water leaking around the valve? The only other thing I could think of is that the new valve is defective.
@@thesavageoutback thanks for the reply yeah i turned the water back on and nothing is blocking the valve i also think that the new one is defective and im wondering if that actually happens
@@byzon123 it would be odd to get a defective new valve but trust me…. If that could ever happen it would happen to me as well. If you put the old valve back in and have flow then it has to be the new valve is defective.
@@thesavageoutback when i had the old one in i had flow it had a broken screw for the handle thats why im changing it new one went in easily enough but only get a bit of water coming out and cant even turn it off the small flow i get
Thanks so much! I’m a female that tries many things some men and most women wouldn’t think of repairing or building. I watched your video and ordered the replacement cartridge from Amazon. It worked like a charm! I did exactly what you said and I’m thrilled the dripping is resolved. More importantly, I learned something new
Your video was great! I was able to repair my leak with almost no surprises. I did find that the bonnet was frozen and, per your hint, I didn't want to apply much pressure (causing other issues). I did call Delta however. They are sending a new bonnet and a new cartridge absolutely free. They also suggested a vinegar soak on the frozen threads of the bonnet. I used a short piece of a sleeve cut off an old t-shirt. This gave me a little tube I could wrap around the frozen joint and then poured the vinegar on the cloth. They said to keep the area wet with vinegar and let it soak overnight. The next morning it popped right off and I was able to finish the repair in about 30 minutes. Thanks for your informative video.
Perfect. I swapped it out 20-30minuts. Thanks for the tip about putting the handle back on to get the old cartridge out; the old thing did not want to budge. Christmas Eve Day Saved. Thank you and God bless.
Yes , did same thing going cheaper with the Danco equivalent instead of Delta and end up replacing it at 4 years and the Delta that I had lasted for about 17 years.
So anyone reading my comment, I would go with Delta. This is my experience !! Also I have another shower that has a Delta cartridge that is still working with no leaking and it has been 18 years so far.
Thank you for posting these videos really do help us women’s
Great work explaining. I did all of that yesterday but you explained very good. great video.
GREAT FLIP’n TIP ON PUTTING THE HANDLE BACK ON!!!! Thank you!!!
Just an FYI if you have a gray cartridge you should be replacing it with another gray one (RP46074) if you have a white one you should be replacing it with white (RP19804). They look very similar.
I wish I would've seen this a day ago, I had to figure that out the hard way😂
Why does NO ONE explain how to set the hot & cold temperatures ?!?!x
I can’t get the replacement cartridge to go all the way in. I am certain that I am using the correct replacement. Any suggestions?
Check for debris in the way. I had same issue and found a small piece of plastic in the valve bed.
Thanks! Just fixed my sink!
Does the outer o-ring go inside the ring nut at all? That seemed a little vague.
What’s really fun is when the handle won’t come off no matter what you do…
@nwmusic2010 if set screw is stuck, using a drill just drill into the set screw until it comes off
@@MrAntonioDP would you use a 5/32 drill bit for the 1/8 set screw?
Hello, the back portion of the cartridge stayed in the pipe. I can't get it out and it is breaking apart the more I pull on it. Have any ideas how I can get out?
Thank you!
I need to replace the entire unit. The black plastic housing is broken. Where do find the part number for the whole thing
Call delta
In Canada, Delta cartridges are replaced free at Home Depot....lifetime guarantee, no questions asked
How do you do that?
Thanks! Very helpful.
Thank you. Very helpful.😊
What size Allen wrench? I can get mine open
1/8
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I replaced my cartridge and set the new one to the hottest setting but the water is not as hot as it was with the old cartridge. Anyone know why?
I'm having the same problem did you find out what the issue was?
Wrong cartridges
You can adjust the max temp on the outermost part of the cartridge when inserted. Just take off the handle and there should be a control dial.
What if the ring is to tight?
I just did the swap and now my shower will not turn off. Any thoughts?
Changed mine & water comes out of the shower head good, but, tub spout only small amt of cold comes out & the hot water comes out better but not good. ????
Hi Deborah, I do not have a tub on the unit I replaced. When you pull up the diverter for the shower, you get good flow from shower head but when you push it down and water flows to the tub fill spout you have little water flow. Did the tub work fine before you replaced the cartridge? Is water leaking around the cartridge when you have the diverter pushed down to fill the tub?
Also, the valve doesn't want to just seat all the way, even though if appears to match up perfectly to the old one. Can the ring nut just snug it up?
yes it can. Just unscrew the ring a couple of times to inspect to ensure it seats well.
Thank you for this! When it didn't seat all the way, I was about to abandon ship. Carried on and no more leak.
What is the specific size of the Allen wrench?
Sorry, I don’t recall…. But if you have a set, just try one till it fits.
1/8
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sasaas
Can't get the set screw off the handle. Pb blaster wd 40. I have soft water.Tried everything. Bought the cartridge. Now I might have to call a plumber. Might have stripped it.
I had same problem, the screw would only turn a small amount each way, but discovered if you turn screw one way toward the right, the handle will come off
I had to use a regular wrench to turn the Allen wrench
I could not remove the blue part,had to call plumber. Ended up cost to me 600.00 he had to cut dry wall in closet cut lines and replace all new value.
I'm dealing with same thing. Why won't it come out, I guess i'll have to call the plumber also.
Thank you very much for your video, but I replaced mine, faucet and cartridge and no water comes out of the shower head. What could be the problem?
Hey Alfredo…. I know this sounds like a silly question but did you turn the water back on after you replaced your parts? If so, which I’m sure you did, I would look make sure the manufacture didn’t put plugs or dust caps in your cartridge. I don’t recall if mine had them or not but the only reason you would not have water out the shower head would be obstruction I believe.
@@thesavageoutback Yes, I turned the water back on, and checked for obstructions between the shower faucet and the shower head with an air compressor and everything is fine, so I don’t what could be the problem
Hey Alfredo, did you get this figured out? Was it a defective valve?
THANK YOOOOOOOUUUUU👏👏👏😭
Does anyone recommend using food grade silicone on the seals?
i did this but my water wont stop coming
I changed mine and the new one is mot working at all
Hey Byron…. Sorry to hear this!! Is there anything behind the new one in the valve body that could be blocking flow? I know it’s a silly question and please don’t be offended but did you turn the water back on after installing new valve? Is any water leaking around the valve? The only other thing I could think of is that the new valve is defective.
@@thesavageoutback thanks for the reply yeah i turned the water back on and nothing is blocking the valve i also think that the new one is defective and im wondering if that actually happens
@@byzon123 it would be odd to get a defective new valve but trust me…. If that could ever happen it would happen to me as well. If you put the old valve back in and have flow then it has to be the new valve is defective.
@@thesavageoutback when i had the old one in i had flow it had a broken screw for the handle thats why im changing it new one went in easily enough but only get a bit of water coming out and cant even turn it off the small flow i get
Get the Delta Cartridge...Danco known to have issues.
Do not use Danko replacement parts for anything they are junk
Removing the bonnet after 20 years may require heating it up with a propane torch to break it free.
You'll meet the plastic/rubber internal parts.
Ordered from delta, it was 13 bucks.
Delta won’t send the cartridge free they will discount it . Don’t buy Delta products! Expensive and cheaply made.
I got the cartridge for free.
Just do it already