Fixing a leaky Delta Bathtub Faucet

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  • @brandonepperson4234
    @brandonepperson4234 24 дні тому +1

    Thank you for this! I was losing my mind. I dropped them twice had to go back for more. I wish I had found your video first. I had the perfect sticks from an old project and it worked almost immediately. Thanks again

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  24 дні тому +1

      @@brandonepperson4234 you're welcome Brandon this is the video that just keeps on giving! I I really dreaded that day I had to fix my bathtub but we did !!!

  • @trinafirey1175
    @trinafirey1175 Рік тому +6

    Thanks so much for the step by step instructions and for explaining how the parts work. You’re so right about reinstalling that spring. It requires the patience of a saint!

  • @Miloveday
    @Miloveday Рік тому +6

    Brian, thank you! I didn't see where the spring was at when I removed the old stem😮 you enlightened me and you're right, what a challenge! Thanks Brother!

  • @LarryBrunk
    @LarryBrunk 15 днів тому +1

    Great video!!! We have the same setup, and you helped me big time , I had all the same problems with parts and pcs, and your video is great in detail. Thank you so much, my man!!!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  15 днів тому

      @@LarryBrunk That's Great,You're welcome Larry 👍❤️

  • @charleslambertjr3842
    @charleslambertjr3842 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video, if you have to do this in the future, the silicone grease that they sell in small tubes will definitely help the rubber to slide in a little bit easier , and make sure that the rubber is all the way flat, fully inserted, sometimes that little rubber part doesn’t want to sit flat without pressing it, and I found that it’s best to use the old springs because some of the new ones that are smaller and stiffer don’t work as easily , adding the silicone grease will make turning the water on and off easier as others have stated
    🏁😎👍

  • @ronball81
    @ronball81 Рік тому +19

    I was smiling the whole time I was watching waiting for you to reveal the "Tooth Paste Trick".... Ive been a contractor for 42 years and the solution was right there the whole time... Fill the rubber boot of the seat spring with the tooth paste, cover the outside with the tooth paste as well... put tooth paste on your finger... with it all lined up on you finger tip and the outside slathered with tooth paste insert the seat and spring assembled... The tooth paste holds it there all assembled even if wet... insert valve assembly... screw it all back together and boom its done... 15 minutes and its all fixed... Your welcome! :)

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the comment Ron, hopefully other people will see it and it will help them 👍🙏✌️❤️

    • @EsqChrio
      @EsqChrio Рік тому +3

      Thanks. I did it a couple of years ago and suffered trying to keep that spring and rubber boot together. It never worked right. I decided to tackle it again so I watched some videos doing the install and just stumbled across your comment. Note to self: Always read the comments. I had both H&C installed in about 20 minutes. Your tip is sincerely appreciated. P.S. Be sure and rub a little silicone grease on the rubber boot and washer. Makes it super easy to turn off and on. 🤠

    • @Malc2112
      @Malc2112 Рік тому +3

      I just used this technique five minutes ago. First shot it seated and stuck. Problem solved. Lol.

    • @waldofaldo1908
      @waldofaldo1908 Рік тому +2

      Extremely helpful. Thanks so much for taking your time to make this.

    • @klsphotography
      @klsphotography 9 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for this comment. Helped so much! As did this video! 🙏🏼

  • @vsierra15
    @vsierra15 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much. Your video explained and answered so many questions

  • @PezUnion2004
    @PezUnion2004 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the help, I was able to get my spring and seat in with a lot less trouble after watching your video

  • @luciomartinez
    @luciomartinez 8 місяців тому +1

    Helped out greatly! Thank you for posting this!

  • @rcafiore3424
    @rcafiore3424 Рік тому +9

    I used plumbers silicone grease to hold the seat and spring in place . Went in with no problem. Also, if you get a paper cup and cut it in half length wise
    and use it as a troughed, you’ll save the seat from falling down behind the wall.

  • @texastierra
    @texastierra 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for posting this video y helped make things very easy. I did the stick thing and somebody mentioned to use hand soap on the seat before trying to put it in the hole. With the combination of the stick like you suggested and the soap in took me less than 5 minutes to replace each seat. I was ready to spend a couple of hours. No more leaks.

  • @suzysalvatore536
    @suzysalvatore536 6 місяців тому +1

    Really liked your video so much more than the ones that have too much going on ..music in the background ...going off on tangents. Your calm explanation was just what I needed cause i was about to flip out dealing with this is leaking water. Thank you

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  6 місяців тому

      Thank you Suzy

  • @alexishintz3154
    @alexishintz3154 Рік тому +9

    This video was exactly what I've been searching for, for like 12 hours. And the commentary, made my whole day😄😄
    Thank you so much!!!

  • @kennyh6101
    @kennyh6101 10 місяців тому +3

    👍🏻finally someone posting what a pain the seat and springs are to get back in. Thought I was an idiot.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  10 місяців тому +1

      No you're not a idiot, that thing was a pain in the Aspercream 🤣😆😁

  • @odacious2571
    @odacious2571 2 місяці тому +1

    Helped me out tremendously thank you

  • @kdubb2465
    @kdubb2465 2 роки тому +4

    OMG. Female here. I feel like I am changing this washer every 6 months or so. Been in my home about 15 years before the part went out. (They must be making the rubber cheaper now)
    Anywho like you, I have spent hours trying to get the darn thing back in. You gave me the idea to use a sharpened pencil. What a difference a day makes. While in place with pencil still in, i was able to take the flat side of a screw and push it in enough (on both sides) then gently took the pencil out. Then Pushed it in further with the flat part of screw and it stayed. 🔥🔥
    (Hint) for others. You don’t have to have two people, but it’s easier to have someone hold a flash light while you look in the dark hole. All the best…

    • @samhall3444
      @samhall3444 Рік тому +1

      Use a lubricant and the rubber will last longer.

  • @robinrowe8025
    @robinrowe8025 2 роки тому +1

    All the faucets and shut off valves are all old in my house I replaced almost all the the shut off valves in the house replaced the kitchen counter sink , faucet and almost done with the plumbing . Then figure out how to replace bathroom faucet . Both the sink and tub faucets leak and the shut off valve to the commode is shot ahhhh . Thank you for showing what to do .

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      You're welcome Robin 💘 and thanks for the comment 👍

  • @seanellio
    @seanellio 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this.
    The guy at the hardware store was telling me the rubber went in then the spring. Needless to say, that was a mess.
    Watched your vid and got it done.

  • @erichjort2546
    @erichjort2546 5 місяців тому +1

    You did a great job explaining how to do it thank you I'm gonna try that tomorrow and yer rightvit took me forever to get the spring and washer in I didn't do something right cuz when turned water back on it spewed and wouldn't turn off thinking it wss set tight enough but your video is very good gonna watch again

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  5 місяців тому

      Aww well hopefully things will be easier this time and some people say use toothpaste to help hold the spring on also

  • @paultrawick3811
    @paultrawick3811 Рік тому +2

    Great video, only had to endure 45mins worth of frustration with the seating/spring part. Without your video would’ve taken hours. Thank you for your content and keep it up!!!

  • @CorwinYoutube
    @CorwinYoutube 7 місяців тому +3

    Had to comment with another "Thank you!". Appreciate you uploading this man!

  • @stacymilligan5761
    @stacymilligan5761 2 роки тому +2

    Big Brian! Man you patiently and honestly did your thing. Thank you for explaining all of the pitfalls.👈🏿

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      you're welcome Stacy thanks for the comment 👍♥️

  • @EsqChior
    @EsqChior 6 місяців тому +1

    I feel your pain. House built in 1959. Have to replace these every couple of years. Literally drives me crazy each time. I use a pair of long needle nose pliers with lots of toothpaste. Be sure and grease up the black seals and o-rings with human grade silicone grease. Makes them turn easier and last longer. Great video.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment 😍👍🙏

  • @patrickmason395
    @patrickmason395 Рік тому +1

    Brian, thank you very much for your video man. I’ve been playing with that spring in that rubber washer for two hours. I was losing my mind man and then I came home and I was looking at some videos and I saw yours and you said that it took you a little bit of time to man I feel a little bit better, so thank you very much for sharing that with everyone the truth that’s awesome dude thank you very much

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Рік тому

      Thanks Patrick I try to keep it real 😉

  • @bobbylocks8354
    @bobbylocks8354 Рік тому +1

    Damn thanks big Brian u saved me a lot of trouble.awesome channel

  • @davidbrame5603
    @davidbrame5603 Рік тому +1

    Thanks you saved me me 4.5hrs of frustration. This repair with our instructions only took women’s including a 10min drive to Lowe’s.

  • @danhinchliffe-w8p
    @danhinchliffe-w8p Рік тому +1

    Thank you! Whoever installed mine must have lost the spring for the cold side and just left it out. I've had a slow drip for years. I got a spring and new rubber washer, put them on a dull pencil, pushed them in place, and used a flathead screwdriver to hold the washer in place while I pulled the pencil out. I probably didn't even need to replace the stem unit, but I already had it so I did.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Рік тому

      I'm glad it went smoothly for you 🙂

  • @bobcoker7738
    @bobcoker7738 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your video. It helped. A friend suggested using a #2 pencil eraser to help push that cap and spring.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      That's a good suggestion ☺️

  • @jeffreywhite4091
    @jeffreywhite4091 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome and clear instructions thank you

  • @deato94
    @deato94 Рік тому +1

    Thank God I found this video! I was struggling so much with that damn rubber washer. I had the stupid thing in backwards. Thanks man!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Рік тому +1

      Glad I could help 🤗

  • @mattmiller9541
    @mattmiller9541 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks this was a big help not a lot of videos on this set up

  • @TheSouthbreeze
    @TheSouthbreeze 2 роки тому +8

    Patience. I almost called the national guard to help with this. I almost cried. Your idea for that stupid spring and washer is the best. Sucess! Thank you!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      I know it's a damn shame they made this thing so hard to fix🤣🤣😆

  • @garrisong
    @garrisong 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for this video I’m about to attempt this myself toothpaste will be my friend.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  6 місяців тому +2

      You can do it 💪 You got this 👍

  • @lillianlandrigan1809
    @lillianlandrigan1809 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish you the Best... the best video ever. Thank you so much.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      Thank you Lillian 💖☺️

  • @teresadasher939
    @teresadasher939 Рік тому +1

    Run into a problem last evening where the water will not shut off will correct this morning had to watch a video figure it out thank you

  • @brendawolfe1895
    @brendawolfe1895 2 роки тому +1

    Good explanation...now...hope I can do it!..Tks..

  • @juanguevara7721
    @juanguevara7721 9 місяців тому +1

    Help I have the same system but when I tight the galvanize tube it tight the key and it won't turn..what can I do in thus case

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  9 місяців тому

      Try to put some wd40 on it and tap it with a hammer

  • @mjourniette820
    @mjourniette820 2 місяці тому

    I did all that and still leaking could it be a bad shower head or bad tub spout?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 місяці тому

      Might be the other side too

    • @mjourniette820
      @mjourniette820 2 місяці тому

      @@BigBrian otherside?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 місяці тому

      @@mjourniette820 yeah in this video I did the hot water side you also have the cold water side too

    • @mjourniette820
      @mjourniette820 2 місяці тому

      @@BigBrian i replaced the hot and cold as well with the rubber piece and springs. Still leaks

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 місяці тому

      @@mjourniette820 the only thing I can tell you now is to feel the water to see if it's hot or cold, and you probably going to have to redo it, to make sure everything is correct

  • @lostee2001
    @lostee2001 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @dedethom9
    @dedethom9 3 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful. Thanks a bunch!

  • @marioverduzco07
    @marioverduzco07 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, but im still wondering who designed thiss 😒

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      I know it's a real pain in the butt to fix to get that rubber piece in I think a .dropped about 4 or 5 behind the wall lol

  • @RandyJustiniani
    @RandyJustiniani 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for making this video.
    Man I was wondering how the peices go back in there.
    It keeps leaking.
    Now i know.
    I been puting that spring and the rubber piece backwards😂😂😂
    I'm an idiot.😂😅

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  9 місяців тому

      Lol 😆 glad this video helped you

  • @Sean663
    @Sean663 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Brian, I finally found a video with the same style as mine. I’m getting stuck at the step where you pull out the old cartridge around 3:45. My old cartridge seems to be stuck in there. Any tips on how to remove it?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  10 місяців тому

      I would get a long screwdriver 🪛 and try to move it around, also a vacuum cleaner with good suction after you break it free would probably get it out to

  • @JohnDavis-xk5fi
    @JohnDavis-xk5fi 8 місяців тому +1

    I have a weird problem. I thought I had done everything right. When I turn the water on, it comes on, but if I turn it off all the way until the knob stops, it is still running. If I don't turn it all the way off, but stop turning the knob before it hits the hard stop, it will stop running. It's pretty weird and I know it's not supposed to do that. Does anyone know how to fix this?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Місяць тому

      You have the extender piece in wrong

  • @dylonhonesti3476
    @dylonhonesti3476 Рік тому +1

    My brother thank u

  • @dont-want-no-wrench
    @dont-want-no-wrench 11 місяців тому +1

    good video man, helpful.

  • @michaelprice1522
    @michaelprice1522 Рік тому +1

    Other videos show the guy just slipping the spring and washer in 1st time , no problem . They obviously edited it. This is the only video I have seen that tells it like it is . A BIG PAIN! Thanks, I thought it was me.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Рік тому

      Yes it is a pain , that's why I made the video to tell like it is , lol but it can be done 😅🤣😆

  • @nathanmcdowell4731
    @nathanmcdowell4731 2 роки тому

    Is it not possible to unscrew the water supply line from the other side and place the spring/washer that way?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      I guess it depends on your bathroom but I would have to cut my wall open to get to my pipe

  • @evahle
    @evahle 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @rheak8025
    @rheak8025 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou

  • @JohnDavis-xk5fi
    @JohnDavis-xk5fi 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Ron for the clear instructions. Mine still doesn't work right, but that always happens to me.

  • @mattheweoliver
    @mattheweoliver Місяць тому +1

    Pain in the butt is an understatement😂 I despise this part

  • @Foo450
    @Foo450 3 місяці тому +1

    I use a pencil sharpen. A bit of grease on the spring works well. Thanks I like the video.

  • @nealtv4222
    @nealtv4222 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful

  • @fuzzycounsellor9147
    @fuzzycounsellor9147 2 роки тому +2

    Good video very helpful, thanks!
    I will try the stick method if using needle nose pliers fails. I volunteered to help a friend who has a very similar problem with a laundry tub with the seat mounted horizontal but it isn't even facing me it is to the side. This design when mounted horizontally is without a doubt the dumbest I have ever seen.
    Hanging those who approved this design would be far too kind a fate.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      Lol 😃 Thank you Fuzzy, I know ppl built somethings like they were never going to break again

  • @talktech1
    @talktech1 8 місяців тому

    Why did you use someone elses repair video and voice over it?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  8 місяців тому

      I only used a small portion that's it because he didn't show how hard it is to really put the spring in, see the comments ???

  • @PhilT993
    @PhilT993 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the tips. What a horrible design that is!!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      Yep and remember it is for a Delta Faucet I found out after watching other videos that they all are not the same

    • @PhilT993
      @PhilT993 2 роки тому +1

      @@BigBrian Yes. I am going to repair a drip in a rental out 60 miles away tomorrow. I just hope it's not a Delta.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      @@PhilT993 lol I feel you the hardest part is getting that little rubber washer back in 👍

    • @JoeyGarcia.
      @JoeyGarcia. 2 роки тому +1

      Great video Brian you gonna try to find the ones you dropped?🤣. Yo I had to do this tonight! Was hard to get that spring/washer in! But with the lords good help I got it in!!😀 very helpful video. I felt your pain brother!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      @@JoeyGarcia. thank you Joe and thank God that the rest of the Sinks are a lot easier to fix than the bathtub 🤣😆👍♥️ oh and hell no I'm not gonna try to get those that fell behind the tub lol it's probably a lot more back their from the previous owner 😆🤣

  • @rickybutler2826
    @rickybutler2826 2 роки тому +1

    It looks like you got so frustrated with it that you turned white. Lol

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      Yeah but I fixed it 👍

  • @keithpotts4974
    @keithpotts4974 2 роки тому

    Thought you was replacing the hot side.? Then you just used another guy's video. I watch his right b4 yours. 🤣

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 роки тому

      I did do the hot side??? I only used a small portion just to show how to take the nut off, that guys video is nothing like mine he left a lot of stuff out

  • @anthonyrivera5219
    @anthonyrivera5219 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much!