Delta One Handle Bathroom Faucet Leaking
Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740.
Delta one handle bathroom faucet leaking. You have saved items. Leaks from under the handle. Lift the stopper out. Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper.
Use channel lock pliers in quick short bursts to break the seal. If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem. Flush the faucet and supply lines for one minute. Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.
Turn the water on at the supply. Just don t exert too much pressure or it will bend. Leaks from base of the spout. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.
Turn off the water using the faucet handle. Next check the seats and springs and the ball valve. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. Leaks from under the handle.
Leaks from under the handle. 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. A short video on how to fix a leaky delta style bathroom faucet.
Turn the faucet handle to the on position. Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body.
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. You may need to replace those using delta genuine parts. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. Wash any debris from the aerator before you replace it.
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. Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout.