How To 008 - Leaking Bathtub Faucet & Delta Handle Removal
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- Problem: Leaking Faucet on Bathtub Handle
Cause: Worn gasket seats and springs & damaged cartridge
Solution: Replace parts
Parts:
Delta Faucet Stem / Cartridge Replacement - RP25513 - $13.67
Delta Seats and Springs replacement - Delta 0-3019 - $3.00
Tools:
-Hammer
-Pry Bar
-Allen Key - Навчання та стиль
Thank you and thank you. Plumber wanted to replace the entire faucet, knock a hole in the tiles on side of roman tub....for $2K. Thanks to your video In was able to replace the cartridge but also needed to replace the seat and spring. Thanks again.
I am so proud of you for taking it on yourself. It’s incredible what we all are capable of. Glad my video can help! Please help me by subscribing. Thank you 🙏
I have the same faucet and the plumber couldn't even get the fixture off and he gave up. He wanted to charge around 450 to fix it if I can recall. This video is a big help and I will just do it myself.
Excellent! Straight to the point and easy to follow with nice clear images and narrative. No rambling BS for 30+ seconds at the beginning. Thank you!
That’s exactly my intention. No BS and as best video as I can get so it’s clear.
Thank you. You are a genius. I'm so sick of all the videos that say remove the set screw and lift the handle off. I have in 30 or 40 years of owning a house never had the handle just lift off. I usually go through a gallon of WD-40. The important part of what you showed that finally did it for me is prying from two sides at once with two pry bars. It never worked with just one pry bar using two and wiggling. Your way up is what worked. Thank You thank you. Thank you.
This is the exact reason I made this video. Everyone always cut away when they removed the handle. So I wanted to show everyone what worked for me. There has got to be a better way though!
Your video REALLY helped me. Thanks so much for being kind and generous enough to make a clear, detailed, and well lit video to help the rest of us that are struggling with these issues. Also, your explanations were not rushed and very easy to understand and follow. Man, you could teach a class in how to make these type of videos. Thanks again. God bless.
What an incredible compliment! I appreciate you my friend and am so glad this video helped.
Thank you for the great video. I was cleaning our bathroom and noticed when I turned the hot water on it would trickle water out of the handle base. Thanks to your video I had it fixed very easily!
That's the exact same faucet I have to fix. Your video has helped your fellow man! I salute you!
And Woman!
Sir! I feel as if I owe you money! I was on the verge of stroking tf out! Thank you!
Hey everyone. Just a quick tip. You may not need to replace it at all. Mine is 20 years old and all I need to do is tighten it.
If it's used often it can get lose and thats all you need to do instead of replacing the whole thing.
Thank you so much! We are a family of limited means. I was able to fix my tub faucet for the simple price of the parts to do it.
I am so happy to hear this! This makes it all worth it. I wish you all the best.
You explained it very clearly and it was very helpful. Thank you Sir.
Thank you thank you thank you so much for showing how the spring and gasket fit in there! The previous video I saw didn't even look down the stem!
I appreciate the feedback and I'm glad it helped! I hate it when other videos skip parts. I want to know EXACTLY what I am getting into when I go to take things apart.
@@imag33 Yes totally! The other guy's video didn't even show the spring or the spring gasket.
After watching your video it was a piece of cake!!
(Then I lubricated all my o-rings and the spring gasket with an o-ring protectant just so they would last longer and I double o-ringed the large exterior surface of the part. Then I put 10-year mold resistant silicone caulk around the outside of the assembled part just to keep any water from the tub from leaking underneath the handle and causing mold or mildew (I had mildew underneath the handle shroud when I removed everything)
You’re the best!
Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you.
Thank you! Watched the video and was able to make the repair in less than 10 minutes!
Love this! Way to go
Thank you this video was super helpful!!
Good work and great video. Thank you.
Thank you brother. Claw hammer rocking it did
Thanks man, this was spot on!!!
thank you so much. you gave an excellent explanation. you gained a subscriber!
Yay! So happy to hear. And thanks for commenting as it encourages me to continue making these videos.
Thanks for your help
Thank you, this helped
My handle was stuck on as well.
Was very worried until I seen this video of how to take it off.
So you got it off then?
Mine exploded and shot water up into the air. I ended up gutting it and switched to a kohler one that lasted me 13 years. And it just died yesterday lol. The delta one lasted six months. Can’t be too shocked the fact it’s made from a airline company
Dang, 6 months. That sucks. This one lasted 14 years until it leaked. Though my other bath is still good as are my sink handles. Also, I’m pretty sure Delta airlines doesn’t make faucets.
Hello, I had same problem. My bathtub is very big that located in the master bedroom. Is it called Romance tub? Can I order the same cartridge like yours. Thank you for your time and your work was beautiful.
Sorry to hear you have the same problem. That style of faucet handles are called “Roman Faucets”. The Delta cartridge I used is very common, but you might have to take out the current cartridge to see if it matches. Good luck!
Thanks
Thanks I have almost the same style faucet with the same problem , stuck handle. I tried first with no luck. Then asked a plumber , also no luck . Said I would have to replace everything including the valve assembly . Although they didn't even try prying it like this . See how it goes .
Good luck! It was a huge pain but careful prying and it finally came off.
@@imag33 it came free! Glad I seen your video .as I went at it again with a little more patience ... Not so impressed with the plumbers Iol.
@@6xRedDevilx9 yesssssss! You did it Steve! Nice work my friend. So glad it worked out for you and that I was able to help.
I think i have the same exact problem leaking from cold water but with another delta faucet.looks exactly the same components though
Did you also struggle getting the faucet handle off?
I'm trying to remove my base but it's on tight. Any specific way to take it off I have no grip points on it
Damn, yeah it’s a pain to get it off. You’ll have to get something to leverage it from below. I used a hammer and crowbar to pry it up. Try getting WD40 or CLR in there to remove the buildup. Also, lots of good luck 👍
I'm guessing that grease on the handle threads might help keep the handle from sticking in the future?
100% that would help! But while I have used anti-seize for car repair, would it also work here to prevent calcium buildup?
How do I remove the handle on the wall for tub shower handle? Also for me little handle part that you unscrew easily from handle is also not moving any tips for that?
For the wall style handles, usually there is a screw behind the center cap part. Or it has a small set screw somewhere that needs an Allen Key to un-screw it. Typically it is a 1/8" allen key size. Also, make sure the set screw is not stripped by looking at it with a flashlight or phone.
For the little handle part, you will need to really turn it hard for it to break loose. It also builds up calcium and can get stuck. You could try wrapping the handle in a small towel then using an adjustable pliers or channel lock to try and break it free. Or soak it in CLR or WD-40 to help loosen it up before trying to break it loose.
Let us know what works for you! Good luck!
I was able to get the little handle part of by turning hard. However still not able to get the handle off the wall. Did wrap with vinegar towel overnight. Anything else I can do? Set screw is out.
@@menubans Yay! Glad you got the little handle off. Also good idea on the vinegar wrap. However if you can, soak the handle in CLR as it is 10x more concentrated than vinegar. You can possibly pour CLR into the hole that the little handle was screwed into. Otherwise if you have the set screw out, there is nothing else holding the handle on except for calcium build up. So you will have to use a pry bar like I did to carefully work it out. Please let us know how it goes so we can learn together.
So how does the faucet cartridge line up with the spring assembly. I'm confused
The white plastic in the cartridge is the stopping points for your handle. So line it up how the handle is supposed to go. Does that make sense?
@@imag33 kind of makes sense. My handle is probably a 1/4 of a turn not straight so can I just turn the cartridge anyway I want to make sure the handle is straight or does the cartridge need to match the bottom spring somehow
@@Its_about_that_time it doesn’t matter about alignment to the springs. There are grooves in the copper seat that the cartridge fits into. So it only goes on two ways. Generally the plastic wedge is pointed toward the faucet so it stops the handle. Try one way and if it doesn’t work try the other. You’ll for sure figure it out, you got this 👍
@@imag33 thanks for the response I am sure to try it. Appreciate it
Thank you so much!!
Why does it appear that you reinstalled on stem on the hot side? Corroded
Good eye! I actually replaced the stem a few days after this and didn’t film it. But I did replace it with the one shown at time 4:20
What tool was that? To remove the tiny screw?
Allen wrench!!!
@@imag33 what size? I tried them all and it will not grab.
@@RLPerez-un6hv I’ll check when I get back home, but probably metric size
I have the exact same issue. None of my Allen keys fit. Any luck getting an answer on this?
@@kennynketia1085 sometimes a star bit or even a screw driver can unscrew these. It may be stripped. Put a flashlight in to verify its condition and shape.