Well presented video. Good lighting, clear narration, well lit and framed, no distracting music. Looks like you got the job done pretty efficiently I think if you'd called Delta, they'd have sent you the cartridge for free. These have a lifetime warranty. Maybe the trim kit too. Looks like you need a new handle. If you buy a replacement trim kit, which includes the handle, it will also come with the cartridge. When you use the channel locks to remove the nut ring, you can see the whole body twisting a little before it broke free. If were on there just a little more stubbornly, that might have destroyed the valve body. Another video recommends cutting the ring off it takes excessive torque to remove. Whatever torque needed there is reacted by the valve body and the plumbing behind it. Also, those two screws, one on either side of the valve body just inside the wall, are shutoff stops. If you turn them clockwise until they seat, it shuts the water off at the valve body, so you don't need to shut the water off at the main supply. You might have soaked the pieces in some vinegar or something to loosen some of the scale before re-assembly. The forgotten piece is the escutcheon. Easy to forget the sequence when you are on a roll, and your attention is on the functional parts.
I soaked my escutcheon in vinegar today when I changed my cartridge. The brass ring was a PITA for me and I was able to get it out by filing a small groove in the outside edge then using a hammer and chisel to break the thread lock. This video was super helpful and Murky's comment here was super helpful too.
Bless your heart. I had forgotten Delta would send for free. I bought this series Jan 4, 2003. Just finished my phone call and the cartridge is on its way. Thank yo so very much. Amazon selling for $45.80. Home Depot $81 and Delta $94.64
As a master plumber of 37 yrs, ive been thru most every aspect of faucet repairs. With those older delta valves make damn sure you hold the back valve body with a channellock pliers, and use another for loosening the brass bonnet nut. The older delta valves have 3 small copper tubes attached to the valve body that can twist or break. Spray around the brass bonnet nut with PB blaster or WD 40 and gently tap around the brass bonnet nut, will help loosen. They are very difficult to remove as to age.
Too late! - BTW heed @scotts7391 warning im looking at removing the shower or tearing the tile wall on the other side...I now have to shut the water off at the shower since have no water to the house. It is really easy to break those tubes.
This is a SUPER important advice that I hope everyone following the video could see. I was trying to loose the brass bonnet nut with pliers as shown and those 3 copper tubes behind the valve snapped. Had to get emergency plumbing to cut open tiles, backerboard to replace the shower system. It is a very risky move.
I’m a recent widow and I’ve had to learn a lot. My shower knob stop working. This video was the best video, very detailed so I was able to replace it myself. Thank you
I'm fixing to attempt to replace my shower faucet handle and the downspout with very minimal access to the piping. I actually attempted about an hour ago and got overwhelmed then my brother reminded me about youtube. I've fixed my washing machine lid lock thanks to youtube. It was a pain in the butt but I did it! I feel very accomplished when I can fix it myself without having to call my brother. I'm sure he appreciates it too😊 So sorry for your loss! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much for this video. POINTERS: if the gaskets fumble out of your hands, use the screwdriver as a rail by putting the screwdriver shaft through the spring and gasket to help you when you out the screwdriver in the whole and just slide the spring and gasket into place and then pull the screwdriver. The water in my house didnt shut off completely for that bathroom. I managed to ace the job while scalding water kept dripping out during the replacement. Totally doable with this video, thank God.
My 1700 series faucet broke last night. Your video is extremely informative and well narrated. My son-in-law will be using this video to fix our faucet. Thank you so much
You did good. I like the fact that you cleaned up the shower wall before installing the back plate. Here is a tip for you. There will be a next time. Warm up a 50/50 mix of tap water and white vinegar and immerse the old parts in that for about twenty minutes to an hour. It will break down the calcium build up and the parts will fit together easier and make the overall installation easier too. You might also want to put a very very light coating of plumbers silicon grease on the o-rings. This makes them last longer and install easier.
This is exactly what I needed to see. My issue is just that the temperature dial is stuck, but now I may take a look at the cartridge itself. Previous homeowner installed the bathroom and I’ve have owned the place for over four years, but the shower has only been used a handful of times as it is too cold, and is a second bathroom. Just one of those things on the list I haven’t gotten to, but I’ll be checking it out tomorrow. Thanks for the walkthrough in all your rationale. Definitely helps to see you thinking everything through.
Just wanted to concur with everyone here saying great video. I really liked that you left in the parts where you made mistakes so that we can learn to avoid making the same mistakes as we're doing it. Thanks for the video. Not sure I would have been able to do it without your video.
OMG! I watched your video because I have the same make and model to see if I had the nerve to even try to replace the entire faucet. As I was watching your video, I realized that I only needed to work on the actual handle. I soaked the handle and other parts as suggested in other comments. It took me a little while to get the groove in the right place for the hot and the cold, but I'm feeling super accomplished. So thank you so very much for posting this video. I just saved myself a lot of money!
Thanks for the great video. It could not have been presented more clearly. I've done my share of DIY but this repair somehow seemed tricky and you gave me the confidence to give it a go. It was as if you were standing right there telling me what to do. Thanks again, Scott.
My mom’s shower faucet was stuck on hot. I found your video a few weeks ago and yesterday I bought the parts, followed your video, and now everything is working flawlessly. Thanks 😁
My exact model faucet. Very helpful DIY video. I'll probably replace the cartridge as well but this was very helpful to see how to dissamble the faucet to get started.
I liked how you did the video live so we could see all the possible issues while doing the job. Kudos. Not that you plan to redo the job but it looks to me that the big o-ring on the brass valve body should be pulled forward up into the groove on the valve body. It should seal water from getting back behind the trim sleeve. And as others have mentioned, use plumbers silicone grease on every plumbing job. Apply it to seals, o-rings, metal threads, anytime two parts connect. It makes it so you can remove the parts in the future and reduces wear from dry rubbing.
Exactly what I was needing to repair my 1700 - I would suggest using CLR on the handles to remove the gunk, let it soak for an hour or so and use an old toothbrush to clean it up after.
As I’m an amateur who is willing to *try* home repairs, your style and delivery are reassuring. (I talk to myself on these types of things and it takes me much longer as I’m inclined to screw it up if I rush and going slow is no guarantee for success). In a similar situation (believing the cartridge to be filled with scale is causing the drip from the tub spout) but struggling to determine which cartridge to buy. I, too, have Delta shower faucets. With so many home repairs, they’re usually never straight-forward and I lack the experience to know how to work around it. Typically, that’s where UA-cam comes in. In some cases, I have to phone a friend or call in a pro. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thanks for this video! Helped me find the model and series number and the kit I needed at Lowe’s for $40. Was apprehensive to dive into it but everything came apart easily and went back together without too much fuss. So glad to have this dripping shower stopped!! Thanks man and if I can reciprocate in any way let me know.
Scott thank you so much for taking the time to make this wonderful video, it truly helped me in replacing my cartridge, I can’t believe that people have to make comments concerning not replacing the others parts, this are people who wouldn’t take the time to make a video to help others, thank you once again.
I think you did a great job the only thing I would have recommended is that you clean the inside of that with some CLR before putting new springs and pucks back in! 👍 Get rid of all that calcium buildup!
Thanks so much for the video! Really helped me through replacing my mother-in-law's shower cartridge. Relieved that I didn't have as much calcification to fight through as you did!😅
I have the same model, but in polished brass. The edge that holds that very first plastic cap on broke; probably deteriorated from the limescale buildup. This was the only video that I could find which featured my model of Delta faucet (circa 2000). Thank you for showing me how to disassemble the faucet handle and trim kit!
seriously so helpful! I have replaced seats and springs in mine so many times but am jealous that your fingers actually fit back there to do that! I am off to replace mine now! thanks!
Just replaced mine. This video was perfect! Even helped me realize I had the wrong part and that my o-ring was stuck back in the wall and I had to dig for it! Made it a super easy install!
Thanks, Scott. This was very helpful to us. We had to soak all of our parts in CLR for a couple days to soften and remove the mineral deposits. Also, the plumber had installed chrome finish, despite the fact that all other fixtures had nickel / stainless steel. I sanded the bright chrome and it's a fair match to the stainless steel.
Thanks for making this…I literally have the same 1998 faucet in my shower! Just rebuilt it. 👍. Also now that your core is not 24 years old. You can get the seats quad seal and springs for like $6.98 (Delta universal rebuild kitbat HDepot ect part# RP28603) I did the whole thing this time.
Before reinstalling the brass bonnet nut, i use a wire brush to clean the inside threads. Also apply plumbers grease to the inner and outer threads of brass bonnet nut to make easier removal in the future if needed.
Thank you, I also completed this over the weekend. The bonnet nut was also tight. I sprayed CLR and bought two tools at Home Depot. One was the Channellock 442 V-Jaw and the Husky $13 strap wrench. The Channellock wouldn't even budge it, and I felt if I went ham on it, it would destroy the nut. I highly suggest buying an extra bonnet nut before attempting such a repair. The strap wrench slipped right off the first time. Second time, it broke it loose so I recommend the strap wrench. Hope this helps someone.
Awesome video. I need to do this. Luckily my shower is no where near as corroded. Mine is leaking only out of the shower head. Mine drips one drop about every five seconds so I am thinking maybe "leave well enough alone" but I am glad this video shows the steps on "how to" should I decide to dive in. Thank you
Thanks for the vid, and having the image of the tap style as the lead thumbnail. After viewing some of these videos (of which only yours had my exact body and handle style from 2005) I checked all the regular Home Depot and Lowes websites for the part. Thankfully in a way, the part I thought I needed was an order and ship item $104 Cdn. So tried the local plumbing suppliers and was told it would be under warranty and free... Didn't even have to go to original installer, they just handed to me and walked out the door - Yahoo. One thing your vid did not touch on was that the new part and the old are slightly different. The new part has that little plastic tab at bottom for no apparent reason (can see for a miniscule of a second in your vid if looking for it, is slightly taller/ longer and the main white cap seems to rotate. I think that last part makes the water temp selection a lot more smooth, almost too smooth so that when cleaning you will knock it and change the set temp?? But no leaks so that's the whole point. Good video.
As a union plumber you did a great job! If you call Delta and give them the model number and rough estimate of when it was installed they will send you a brand new cartridge for free!
I just did this replacement today. Good video. The only problem I have is that I could not see the cartridge in with those new washers that they gave. I inspected the old ones and put some lithium grease back on them and reinserted. So far so good . The other ones that would just not fit and would not allow the cartridge to see properly inside the valve housing.
Great video! Thanks. I was replacing the older 1500 series and getting the white plastic hex into the handle took about 200 pounds of force. So be careful with that.
I have the same model faucet. I replaced the cartridge a few years ago, but used your video for a much-needed refresher. Here's a seriously weird thing about this model faucet: It won't work properly if you don't have both the hot and cold water on. Apparently the cartridge uses both supplies to regulate a pressure switch. I forgot to turn the cold water valve back on and had fits trying to get it the faucet to work properly until I caught my mistake. I'd never run into anything like that before. Anyhow thanks for the good video.
I started running into issues getting the "bonnet nut" off. Turns out that piece is pretty thin. When I grabbed it with the pliers, the pliers compressed the ring and made it impossible to turn. The trick is to grab the ring as close to the front as possible so you're not putting pressure on the threads. Then it came off pretty easily.
Thanks for sharing this video and others for the comments. I'm about to embark on this myself and was looking for a video exactly like this! I will call Delta for the free cartridge. My install is from 2017, so recent.
Scott... this was a perfect video, and i mean one of the best! I would of not though of the gaskets and the spings and seats. Again...Perfect video. Thank you soooo much!
Thanks! I did not have a leak but the handle would spin all the way around and I was no longer able to adjust the hot and cold. I have zero experience but I was able to replace the cartridge no problems! (except for borrowing a larger wrench from my Dad LOL)
I have this exact model and couldn't get the cartridge out. I tried using a huge monkey wrench, not realizing that "ring" was holding the cartridge in place! Now I know how to replace it. THANK YOU!!
Good video. Got the cartridge and washers in then turned on the water supply which started filling up inside the wall. Plumber's on their way. I didn't have much corrosion but saw that leaving it will make it worse so I scratched it all off. A turkey trussing pin is real handy.
This is a great tutorial, but you need to be extra careful when removing that large ring that you don't twist the entire pipe. If the ring is stuck on there, the pipe will start moving, And it can potentially snap off. That is what happened to me, I tried grabbing the back of it with another channel lock, but the next time I moved it I heard a hiss as pressure came from the back where it just broke. Unfortunately for me, this was for a customer, and I am incapable of fixing it. I had to tell him he's going to have to hire a plumber and they will have to either resolder the back or replace the whole part. Just be extra careful and watch to make sure that that pipe doesn't move, and grab it with another wrench if you can
Yep, I also overtorqued the retaining cap for the cartridge and introduced some leakage from the back of the cartridge body. Now I have to replace the whole rough-in, which just made a ~10 minute job into a ~10 hour job!
Thanks for posting this, very useful. Also thanks for showing the part where you put everything together and forgot to put a piece in. I always do that and it's nice to see it's not just me😂
Scott, Thanks for a well thought out and elaborated replacement video, glad I didn't have to figure all that out cuts the job to minutes instead of hours. And everything worked. Thanks especially for the time you put in to make it availble. -John
I have a bathroom I renovated in a second home. I told my plumber NOT to use a mixing valve. I want two handles. One for hot, one for cold. That will last FOREVER. Keep it simple.
Thanks for sharing. I have a similar problem with a stuck temperature adjuster. I couldn't find any instructions on how to remove the handle. Since it is plastic, I was afraid of breaking it if I forced it. My particular handle is no longer available so if I broke it, the whole faucet would be garbage. My manual shows that I have a lifetime warranty. Hopefully I'll get this 11 year old faucet fixed for free!
So far so good. I notice now the setting for hot and cold are different and the handle turns much more easily but overall, it looks like the leak has stopped? My 8 shaped ring didn't fit. I had to clean up and reuse the old one which isn't ideal.
WARNING! At the 1:20 mark, my Delta Monitor actually had another recessed nut that you needed to remove with a 11/16” socket wrench. You CANNOT pull off the lever without removing that as well. You will ruin the valve.
Question. While replacing the cartridge on mine, i had trouble removing the brass bonnet/collar. I was in the process of sawing through it because i tried literally everything else when it started to unscrew... Instead of replacing it, I just put it back on. There aren't any apparent leaks... Do you think I'm okay to leave it as it is? There is enough metal there to hold the bonnet together, but it's almost sawed through. Does the bonnet on that type of unit serve any purpose besides holding the cartridge against the springs and keeping the cartridge in place?
Well presented video. Good lighting, clear narration, well lit and framed, no distracting music. Looks like you got the job done pretty efficiently
I think if you'd called Delta, they'd have sent you the cartridge for free. These have a lifetime warranty. Maybe the trim kit too. Looks like you need a new handle. If you buy a replacement trim kit, which includes the handle, it will also come with the cartridge.
When you use the channel locks to remove the nut ring, you can see the whole body twisting a little before it broke free. If were on there just a little more stubbornly, that might have destroyed the valve body. Another video recommends cutting the ring off it takes excessive torque to remove. Whatever torque needed there is reacted by the valve body and the plumbing behind it.
Also, those two screws, one on either side of the valve body just inside the wall, are shutoff stops. If you turn them clockwise until they seat, it shuts the water off at the valve body, so you don't need to shut the water off at the main supply.
You might have soaked the pieces in some vinegar or something to loosen some of the scale before re-assembly.
The forgotten piece is the escutcheon. Easy to forget the sequence when you are on a roll, and your attention is on the functional parts.
Lots of great advice-pinning it at top to help others, hopefully someone else sees that bit about a lifetime warranty!
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I soaked my escutcheon in vinegar today when I changed my cartridge. The brass ring was a PITA for me and I was able to get it out by filing a small groove in the outside edge then using a hammer and chisel to break the thread lock. This video was super helpful and Murky's comment here was super helpful too.
As long as you saved that 20 year old receipt to send to Delta you're golden. Otherwise, you're SOOL.
Bless your heart. I had forgotten Delta would send for free. I bought this series Jan 4, 2003. Just finished my phone call and the cartridge is on its way. Thank yo so very much. Amazon selling for $45.80. Home Depot $81 and Delta $94.64
As a master plumber of 37 yrs, ive been thru most every aspect of faucet repairs. With those older delta valves make damn sure you hold the back valve body with a channellock pliers, and use another for loosening the brass bonnet nut. The older delta valves have 3 small copper tubes attached to the valve body that can twist or break. Spray around the brass bonnet nut with PB blaster or WD 40 and gently tap around the brass bonnet nut, will help loosen. They are very difficult to remove as to age.
Great advice!
Too late! - BTW heed @scotts7391 warning im looking at removing the shower or tearing the tile wall on the other side...I now have to shut the water off at the shower since have no water to the house. It is really easy to break those tubes.
Do you recommend applying any joint compound on the threads to allow for easier removal next time?
Do you recommend applying Teflon joint compound to the threads to allow for easier removal in the future?
This is a SUPER important advice that I hope everyone following the video could see. I was trying to loose the brass bonnet nut with pliers as shown and those 3 copper tubes behind the valve snapped. Had to get emergency plumbing to cut open tiles, backerboard to replace the shower system. It is a very risky move.
I’m a recent widow and I’ve had to learn a lot. My shower knob stop working. This video was the best video, very detailed so I was able to replace it myself. Thank you
I'm fixing to attempt to replace my shower faucet handle and the downspout with very minimal access to the piping. I actually attempted about an hour ago and got overwhelmed then my brother reminded me about youtube. I've fixed my washing machine lid lock thanks to youtube. It was a pain in the butt but I did it! I feel very accomplished when I can fix it myself without having to call my brother. I'm sure he appreciates it too😊 So sorry for your loss! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much for this video.
POINTERS: if the gaskets fumble out of your hands, use the screwdriver as a rail by putting the screwdriver shaft through the spring and gasket to help you when you out the screwdriver in the whole and just slide the spring and gasket into place and then pull the screwdriver.
The water in my house didnt shut off completely for that bathroom. I managed to ace the job while scalding water kept dripping out during the replacement. Totally doable with this video, thank God.
Ouch! Glad it helped.
My 1700 series faucet broke last night. Your video is extremely informative and well narrated. My son-in-law will be using this video to fix our faucet. Thank you so much
You did good. I like the fact that you cleaned up the shower wall before installing the back plate. Here is a tip for you. There will be a next time. Warm up a 50/50 mix of tap water and white vinegar and immerse the old parts in that for about twenty minutes to an hour. It will break down the calcium build up and the parts will fit together easier and make the overall installation easier too. You might also want to put a very very light coating of plumbers silicon grease on the o-rings. This makes them last longer and install easier.
Would you recommend putting joint compound on the locking ring to allow for easier removal in the future?
Thank you so much. You saved my pocket. I love how genuine you are teaching as you learn. Faucet fixed. $0.00 spent. ❤❤❤
The most helpful of all the videos I have watched. Thank you. Finally fitted my new cartridge. Hot water again!
This is exactly what I needed to see. My issue is just that the temperature dial is stuck, but now I may take a look at the cartridge itself. Previous homeowner installed the bathroom and I’ve have owned the place for over four years, but the shower has only been used a handful of times as it is too cold, and is a second bathroom. Just one of those things on the list I haven’t gotten to, but I’ll be checking it out tomorrow. Thanks for the walkthrough in all your rationale. Definitely helps to see you thinking everything through.
Just wanted to concur with everyone here saying great video. I really liked that you left in the parts where you made mistakes so that we can learn to avoid making the same mistakes as we're doing it. Thanks for the video. Not sure I would have been able to do it without your video.
OMG! I watched your video because I have the same make and model to see if I had the nerve to even try to replace the entire faucet. As I was watching your video, I realized that I only needed to work on the actual handle. I soaked the handle and other parts as suggested in other comments. It took me a little while to get the groove in the right place for the hot and the cold, but I'm feeling super accomplished. So thank you so very much for posting this video. I just saved myself a lot of money!
Our Deltas shower have been leaking for 2 years Thank to this video helped me to replace a new shower and stop the leak.
Thanks for the great video. It could not have been presented more clearly. I've done my share of DIY but this repair somehow seemed tricky and you gave me the confidence to give it a go. It was as if you were standing right there telling me what to do. Thanks again, Scott.
I just replaced my 1700 series cartridge by watching this video. Thanks man!
My sister and I replaced ours too. The video helped us a lot.
1. Great job showing steps clearly!
2. Quad washer is a great name for a band.
My mom’s shower faucet was stuck on hot. I found your video a few weeks ago and yesterday I bought the parts, followed your video, and now everything is working flawlessly.
Thanks 😁
My exact model faucet. Very helpful DIY video. I'll probably replace the cartridge as well but this was very helpful to see how to dissamble the faucet to get started.
I liked how you did the video live so we could see all the possible issues while doing the job. Kudos. Not that you plan to redo the job but it looks to me that the big o-ring on the brass valve body should be pulled forward up into the groove on the valve body. It should seal water from getting back behind the trim sleeve. And as others have mentioned, use plumbers silicone grease on every plumbing job. Apply it to seals, o-rings, metal threads, anytime two parts connect. It makes it so you can remove the parts in the future and reduces wear from dry rubbing.
Exactly what I was needing to repair my 1700 - I would suggest using CLR on the handles to remove the gunk, let it soak for an hour or so and use an old toothbrush to clean it up after.
i tried that, but i don't think i let it soak enough
As I’m an amateur who is willing to *try* home repairs, your style and delivery are reassuring. (I talk to myself on these types of things and it takes me much longer as I’m inclined to screw it up if I rush and going slow is no guarantee for success).
In a similar situation (believing the cartridge to be filled with scale is causing the drip from the tub spout) but struggling to determine which cartridge to buy. I, too, have Delta shower faucets.
With so many home repairs, they’re usually never straight-forward and I lack the experience to know how to work around it. Typically, that’s where UA-cam comes in. In some cases, I have to phone a friend or call in a pro.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
We call Delta and they are very helpful and nice. They sent us the replacement cartridge to fix the shower dripping.
Thanks for this video! Helped me find the model and series number and the kit I needed at Lowe’s for $40. Was apprehensive to dive into it but everything came apart easily and went back together without too much fuss. So glad to have this dripping shower stopped!! Thanks man and if I can reciprocate in any way let me know.
Scott thank you so much for taking the time to make this wonderful video, it truly helped me in replacing my cartridge, I can’t believe that people have to make comments concerning not replacing the others parts, this are people who wouldn’t take the time to make a video to help others, thank you once again.
I think you did a great job the only thing I would have recommended is that you clean the inside of that with some CLR before putting new springs and pucks back in! 👍 Get rid of all that calcium buildup!
After watching several useless videos I came across this, very helpful!!! Thank you for going step by step!
Thanks so much for the video! Really helped me through replacing my mother-in-law's shower cartridge. Relieved that I didn't have as much calcification to fight through as you did!😅
I have the same model, but in polished brass. The edge that holds that very first plastic cap on broke; probably deteriorated from the limescale buildup. This was the only video that I could find which featured my model of Delta faucet (circa 2000). Thank you for showing me how to disassemble the faucet handle and trim kit!
Just watching your video help me with the needed replacement. Thanks bud!
You just saved me 3 hours of time and $$$ in plumbers charges - thanks again!
seriously so helpful! I have replaced seats and springs in mine so many times but am jealous that your fingers actually fit back there to do that! I am off to replace mine now! thanks!
I am so glad you posted this! Repaired my Bath/shower Delta 1700 today, with the help of your video....
Oh boy. this is a special video.. Exactly what i need.. Now i know which cartridge i have to buy before i start working on my Delta,thanks Bud
Just replaced mine. This video was perfect! Even helped me realize I had the wrong part and that my o-ring was stuck back in the wall and I had to dig for it! Made it a super easy install!
Thanks, Scott. This was very helpful to us. We had to soak all of our parts in CLR for a couple days to soften and remove the mineral deposits. Also, the plumber had installed chrome finish, despite the fact that all other fixtures had nickel / stainless steel. I sanded the bright chrome and it's a fair match to the stainless steel.
I let mine soak for a few minutes in CLR and promptly went caveman on it... guess I should have tried days. glad it helped!
Thanks for making this…I literally have the same 1998 faucet in my shower! Just rebuilt it. 👍. Also now that your core is not 24 years old. You can get the seats quad seal and springs for like $6.98 (Delta universal rebuild kitbat HDepot ect part# RP28603) I did the whole thing this time.
Before reinstalling the brass bonnet nut, i use a wire brush to clean the inside threads. Also apply plumbers grease to the inner and outer threads of brass bonnet nut to make easier removal in the future if needed.
Great job! I have the exact same shower and now I know which cartridge to use and how to do the job. Thanks for posting!
Thank you, I also completed this over the weekend. The bonnet nut was also tight. I sprayed CLR and bought two tools at Home Depot. One was the Channellock 442 V-Jaw and the Husky $13 strap wrench. The Channellock wouldn't even budge it, and I felt if I went ham on it, it would destroy the nut. I highly suggest buying an extra bonnet nut before attempting such a repair. The strap wrench slipped right off the first time. Second time, it broke it loose so I recommend the strap wrench. Hope this helps someone.
Awesome video. I need to do this. Luckily my shower is no where near as corroded. Mine is leaking only out of the shower head. Mine drips one drop about every five seconds so I am thinking maybe "leave well enough alone" but I am glad this video shows the steps on "how to" should I decide to dive in. Thank you
Nice video. Often when I'm changing Delta springs and washers I use a #1 Phillips to both work the old ones out and line up the new ones going in.
Thanks for the vid, and having the image of the tap style as the lead thumbnail. After viewing some of these videos (of which only yours had my exact body and handle style from 2005) I checked all the regular Home Depot and Lowes websites for the part. Thankfully in a way, the part I thought I needed was an order and ship item $104 Cdn. So tried the local plumbing suppliers and was told it would be under warranty and free... Didn't even have to go to original installer, they just handed to me and walked out the door - Yahoo. One thing your vid did not touch on was that the new part and the old are slightly different. The new part has that little plastic tab at bottom for no apparent reason (can see for a miniscule of a second in your vid if looking for it, is slightly taller/ longer and the main white cap seems to rotate. I think that last part makes the water temp selection a lot more smooth, almost too smooth so that when cleaning you will knock it and change the set temp?? But no leaks so that's the whole point. Good video.
I called Delta and they told me it wasn't under warranty and I have the exact model. WTH!!!
@@scotts1356 That's not good. I was told lifetime warranty by the local plumbing supplier.
As a union plumber you did a great job! If you call Delta and give them the model number and rough estimate of when it was installed they will send you a brand new cartridge for free!
Where do you find the model number?
Only if you say you are original owner
Typically on Delta shower valve trim escutcheon’s right underneath the valve handle. And yes if you say you’re the original owner that is the key!
They will send you new trim for free also if you tell them it is corroded or has hard water damage.
I just did this replacement today. Good video. The only problem I have is that I could not see the cartridge in with those new washers that they gave. I inspected the old ones and put some lithium grease back on them and reinserted. So far so good . The other ones that would just not fit and would not allow the cartridge to see properly inside the valve housing.
Great video! Thanks.
I was replacing the older 1500 series and getting the white plastic hex into the handle took about 200 pounds of force. So be careful with that.
I have the same model faucet. I replaced the cartridge a few years ago, but used your video for a much-needed refresher. Here's a seriously weird thing about this model faucet: It won't work properly if you don't have both the hot and cold water on. Apparently the cartridge uses both supplies to regulate a pressure switch. I forgot to turn the cold water valve back on and had fits trying to get it the faucet to work properly until I caught my mistake. I'd never run into anything like that before. Anyhow thanks for the good video.
interesting, hopefully someone else reads your comment and avoids that.
Thanks for the video, I realized I only needed to tighten the screw in the handle, took 2 minutes. Spent more time looking for my small Philips.
I am very thankful that mine was not as corroded and siezed as yours. Good video.
Thank you for the assistance in removing the temp control. I wanted to watch the rest but when that ring came off I just could not watch any more.
Happy to see a real life video and seeing some of the problem we may run into. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video. You saved me $275 from a plumber. I was able to replace it myself. 🙏
It was going to be $400 for the plumber i asked!
I started running into issues getting the "bonnet nut" off. Turns out that piece is pretty thin. When I grabbed it with the pliers, the pliers compressed the ring and made it impossible to turn. The trick is to grab the ring as close to the front as possible so you're not putting pressure on the threads. Then it came off pretty easily.
Thanks for sharing this video and others for the comments. I'm about to embark on this myself and was looking for a video exactly like this! I will call Delta for the free cartridge. My install is from 2017, so recent.
Did Delta provide you with a free Cartridge? What is the replacement part number? Thanks for any information you can give me!
@@jimwoods7639 They provided a couple of parts that tend to fail that are part of the cartridge, not an entire cartridge.
@@AKispert1965 Thanks for letting me know
Super helpful! We just had to replace the same one and this worked like a charm!
I've seen a half doz of these and this is the best tutorial.
Thank you for your detailed information. It was very easy to replace the cartridge.
Scott... this was a perfect video, and i mean one of the best! I would of not though of the gaskets and the spings and seats. Again...Perfect video. Thank you soooo much!
Thanks! I did not have a leak but the handle would spin all the way around and I was no longer able to adjust the hot and cold. I have zero experience but I was able to replace the cartridge no problems! (except for borrowing a larger wrench from my Dad LOL)
Thanks for the vid. I didn’t know how easy it was to replace the handle. I was tempted to hire a plumber😕thanks to you I saved money.
Thank you so much for your video. Following your video and I have just fixed my bathtub faucet. ❤
I have this exact model and couldn't get the cartridge out. I tried using a huge monkey wrench, not realizing that "ring" was holding the cartridge in place! Now I know how to replace it. THANK YOU!!
Good video. Got the cartridge and washers in then turned on the water supply which started filling up inside the wall. Plumber's on their way.
I didn't have much corrosion but saw that leaving it will make it worse so I scratched it all off. A turkey trussing pin is real handy.
I'm impressed. I will try this at my house later today....
Awesome job. You just saved me. I was so confused till I saw this.
Thank you Scott! EXTREMELY helpful!
Excellent video. Thank you!
This is a great tutorial, but you need to be extra careful when removing that large ring that you don't twist the entire pipe. If the ring is stuck on there, the pipe will start moving, And it can potentially snap off. That is what happened to me, I tried grabbing the back of it with another channel lock, but the next time I moved it I heard a hiss as pressure came from the back where it just broke. Unfortunately for me, this was for a customer, and I am incapable of fixing it. I had to tell him he's going to have to hire a plumber and they will have to either resolder the back or replace the whole part. Just be extra careful and watch to make sure that that pipe doesn't move, and grab it with another wrench if you can
Yep, I also overtorqued the retaining cap for the cartridge and introduced some leakage from the back of the cartridge body. Now I have to replace the whole rough-in, which just made a ~10 minute job into a ~10 hour job!
Thanks for posting this, very useful. Also thanks for showing the part where you put everything together and forgot to put a piece in. I always do that and it's nice to see it's not just me😂
Ha! Glad it was helpful. Wasn't sure whether people would rather have a shorter video or see the real expertise of who they're watching...
Scott, Thanks for a well thought out and elaborated replacement video, glad I didn't have to figure all that out cuts the job to minutes instead of hours. And everything worked.
Thanks especially for the time you put in to make it availble. -John
I have been looking for this forever. Thanks
Watched the video to fix mine. Piece of cake
Nice job on this video... What you are doing is exactly what I need to do to my Bath tub.....Thanks so much
For well set ups you need a mail line pre filter and a water softener. Always.
Just replaced mine your video helped greatly!
I have a bathroom I renovated in a second home. I told my plumber NOT to use a mixing valve. I want two handles. One for hot, one for cold. That will last FOREVER. Keep it simple.
Thanks, have this exact model and your instructions helped a lot!
Good job excellent work ..😎👍
Great job on the video!
Thanks for sharing. I have a similar problem with a stuck temperature adjuster. I couldn't find any instructions on how to remove the handle. Since it is plastic, I was afraid of breaking it if I forced it. My particular handle is no longer available so if I broke it, the whole faucet would be garbage. My manual shows that I have a lifetime warranty. Hopefully I'll get this 11 year old faucet fixed for free!
What a great instructional video, thank you!
Good help video! Thanks sir
Thanks very much for posting this!
Great video 📹
Thanks for the video.
I have been searching for this particular model and how you replace it thank you
So far so good. I notice now the setting for hot and cold are different and the handle turns much more easily but overall, it looks like the leak has stopped? My 8 shaped ring didn't fit. I had to clean up and reuse the old one which isn't ideal.
Almost 3 years later no leaks. Cant believe how many people have this same faucet.
1998? Looks like 1898 with all that corrosion. Principles are the same in the TOH and Moen OEM vids. Excellent.
Very nicely explained. Thank you.
Great video helped so much, THANK YOU!
Thanks Scott. I got 'er dun! I appreciate this video.
Thanks for making the video, very helpful
Great job friend! Thank you and God bless you!
WARNING! At the 1:20 mark, my Delta Monitor actually had another recessed nut that you needed to remove with a 11/16” socket wrench. You CANNOT pull off the lever without removing that as well. You will ruin the valve.
Excellent video. Thanks for the help
Thanks Scott your video helped a lot
Thanks! Your instructions helped
Question. While replacing the cartridge on mine, i had trouble removing the brass bonnet/collar. I was in the process of sawing through it because i tried literally everything else when it started to unscrew... Instead of replacing it, I just put it back on. There aren't any apparent leaks... Do you think I'm okay to leave it as it is? There is enough metal there to hold the bonnet together, but it's almost sawed through. Does the bonnet on that type of unit serve any purpose besides holding the cartridge against the springs and keeping the cartridge in place?
Exelente explicasion, thank you very much.
So I have a weird one when I turn it to hot it's cold when I turn to cold it's hot.
Great video, maybe in your next video you replace/update that corroded handle. 😂
Very good Scoot gracias
Thank you for this video! Got it done :)
Idk what doing wrong, did mine exactly like this and water leaks out the middle when turn on water.