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r/Plumbing on Reddit: Delta bathtub faucet still leaking after new cartridge, spring and rubber gasket.
October 24, 2022 -
I’m not a plumber but I’m usually handy. Today I’m stumped. I underestimated how over-engineered delta stuff is.
The faucet keeps dripping.
I started by replacing the rubber gasket and spring ( picture attached ) that didn’t fix it. I replaced the whole cartridge with an original delta and the handle now moves extra smoothly but the faucet still drips.
Help! I don’t want to tear up the wall! What else can I try before having to do that?
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Long time ago, plumbers carried Seat Reamers for such circumstances, but doubtful that'd help with a more modern Delta fixture. First time I used a reamer and saved from ripping open the tile wall, it was one sweet victory.... Someone will be along with the right answer.
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Check water pressure. Too high of pressure can cause this to happen.
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r/Plumbing on Reddit: What’s wrong with my bathtub spout? Leaks out back with shower is engaged. Twist on.
October 31, 2021 - More replies More replies ... Until we see the connection type under the spout, any advice is going to be shooting from the hip. If it's a Delta style solder connection, it could be a bad o-ring.
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DIY Home Improvement
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Delta Bathtub Spout adapter leaking | DIY Home Improvement Forum
The spout pipe shouldn't hold any water. Maybe that pipe is tipping up and pooled water drips? Does it drip all the time? If yes, leak is from worn valve seals. The delta adapter has a set screw as you found out.
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Delta Monitor Faucet Dripping? Expert Troubleshooting Guide
A dripping Delta Monitor tub/shower faucet usually indicates a faulty cartridge. Turn off water supply, remove the handle and escutcheon to access the cartridge. Inspect for worn O-rings or mineral deposits causing leaks.
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What do I do if my single-lever tub or shower leaks under the handle? | Delta Faucet
Tighten the adjusting ring until no water leaks around the stem when the faucet is in the full-on hot and cold mixed position and pressure is exerted down on the handle. Loosening and tightening the adjusting ring also controls how hard or easy ...
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I'm Baffled - Can't Stop Leak in Tub | Plumbing Forums - Professional & DIY Plumbing Forum
October 20, 2017 - If I activate the diverter the leak stops. The valve is a Delta 4707 and the diverter is built in the valve for the spout. When the diverter is activated the water travels to within an inch or two of the spout before it is diverted and the leak stops. This lead me to believe the oring was defective in the spout or the spout was damaged but I replaced the oring and the contact surface inside the spout looks perfect.
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How do you know water it leaking back into the wall. I can't quite see from your pictures, did you uses plumbers tape between the copper threads and the new brass piece (three times around, in the direction of the threads)?
I've installed some of these spouts. They never have a set screw. Once the rubber seal is well inside the spout water shouldn't get back there, unless there is a leak between the copper and brass.
The diverter isn't air tight. When water hits the diverter it gets pushed tight making a water tight seal, your breathe can't push it enough to make that seal.
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I know of no tub spout that is, or is designed to be, watertight. It is the hole in the wall from which the spout supply pipe emerges that needs to be sealed. This can usually be accomplished with caulking around the pipe, but pointlessly large holes such as shown in poster's photos make that extra hard. Better tile supply vendors sell "rubber" gaskets that grip the spout pipe snugly, but that is something that must be installed prior to the finish surface.
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Help with Delta Tub/Shower Handle leak | Plumbing Forums - Professional & DIY Plumbing Forum
January 16, 2021 - Turn the water back on and open the faucetand make the stainless peg stick straight out and snug the adjustment ring down once more, but don’t over do it. Reinstall the handle. That adjustment rings applies pressure to the entire assembly inside the faucet. If it’s not adjusted properly the faucet could leak out of the spout and or under the handle around the stem. Delta needs to leave things alone.
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How to Repair a Leaking Delta Tub Spout | ehow.com
April 22, 2011 - Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve. Turn on another faucet at a lower level to relieve any pressure left in the plumbing, if possible. ... Use either an Allen wrench or Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the faucet handle in place. The screw will be located in the middle of the handle, under a decorative cap, or near the base of the handle. ... Pull the handle off the faucet or use a handle-puller tool to free the handle if it is stuck.
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Single handle shower leaking from spout even after cartridge replacement | DIY Home Improvement Forum
Hello. I have a Delta single handle shower control which is leaking water from the tub spout when in the off position. It's located in a hi-rise condo building. Not just drips, but a small steady stream. This is the second time it's leaking. I've replaced the entire cartridge assembly...
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February 19, 2002 - Repair a Single Handle Tub and Shower Cartridge Faucet By Sage C. ... Coupling for Nat. Gas Line to Flex Hose for Generator ... I have a two-piece Delta shower assembly. When I pull up on the spout piece to get the water to the shower arm, a little bit of water continues to leak out of the shower spout.
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Delta Tub Faucet Cartridge Replacement Troubleshooting Guide
If water flows from the spout with the handle off after installing the Delta RP19804 cartridge, ensure the cartridge is fully seated and aligned correctly. Check the O-rings for damage or debris that may prevent a proper seal.
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Tub Spout Leaking Intermittently - Home Improvement Forum
We have a Delta Windemere Tub & Shower kit installed and the tub spout was leaking all day. It doesn't matter if the shower was previously used or not. I took off the tub spout and verified that the copper pipe was leaking and it wasn't a malfunctioning diverter in the spout. I then shut off the main water line and took out the valve cartridge assembly and replaced it with a non-OEM one.
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Leaks - Service & Parts FAQ | Delta Faucet
This cannot be repaired, and the spout must be replaced. Remove the tub spout and replace it with a Genuine Delta tub spout. Read more about What do I do about water dripping from the spout of my two-handle (or three-handle) tub/shower faucet?
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Delta shower diverter replaced, still has water leak on bottom spout. — Heating Help: The Wall
February 5, 2023 - I replaced a new water diverter, here is the results: https://youtube.com/shorts/6IuiIA4J6ms?feature=share There is still some water leaking thru the bottom spout. Any idea what is going on? Thanks ... Those diverters wear out. The simplest fix is to install a diverter tub spout and it will ...
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What do I do about water dripping from the spout of my two-handle (or three-handle) tub/shower faucet? | Delta Faucet
First, we need to find out if the hot or cold valve is causing the leak. Let's begin by troubleshooting with the hot valve: Shut off the hot water supply. If you can't find the shut-off for your tub/shower valve, shut off the water to your house ...
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How to Fix a Leaking Delta Faucet – Full Repair Guide - Plumbing Deals
If you’re dealing with a Delta ... a dripping faucet from the spout.This issue is often caused by worn-out internal seals or cartridges or in our case seats and springs....
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How to fix a leaky bathtub faucet single handle delta - Quora
Answer: To fix the leak you will need to replace the valve cartridge that is behind the trim plate. The cartridge will come with some additional small washers that will get replaced at the same time.