Delta Single Handle Faucet Leaking

If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs.

Delta single handle faucet leaking.

Do not pry the valve cartridge out of the bodywith a screwdriver. Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper. Lift valvecartridge out of body. Toremove seats and springs remove valve cartridge.

Look to see whether the spout is dripping this is the most common cause of a leak. Unscrew the hex nut holding the handle with a 1 8 inch allen wrench. Turn off the water before you start by closing the shutoff valves in the cabinet under the sink. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.

Place handle on stem and rotate counterclockwiseapproximately 1 4 turn after the stop has been contacted. The nut should be right under the handle. Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper. Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.

If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring. Do not cover the outside of the. When troubleshooting a leaking faucet choose your delta faucet type identify your leak location in the diagram and review the associated solutions and recommended replacement parts. Leaks from under the handle.

Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body. When troubleshooting a leaking faucet choose your delta faucet type identify your leak location in the diagram and review the associated solutions and recommended replacement parts. To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body. Lift the stopper out.

Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing.