This faucet had leaked about two months prior to this repair, letting the water trickle instead of shutting off. It returned suddenly and the homeowner wanted it fixed. We noticed that the leak subsided when the handle was pushedAlso, the handle felt a little loose. As with all faucet repairs, and repairs to pressurized plumbing systems, the water supply was shut off first. The next step was to remove the handle. There was a plastic cover in the center of the handle (not shown) which was removed by prying with a small screwdriver. The cover plate was removed by taking out two screws. The cover plate was removed... ...and the chrome tube cover was pulled off. an effort to remove this tube.) There was a tiny O-ring at the end of the shaft. pried away with a small screwdriver. Removing the O-ring allows the next parts to be removed. These two parts slid off. They control where the faucet The next step, which was not at all obvious, was the

removal of the brass collar. A large pair of pliers were There are many common features amongst the numerous single-handle faucets on the market. We had never taken apart this particular Delta faucet before, and we had to study the situation for a few minutes before we realized that the brass collar was actually a separate part from the rest of the brass valve housing.Cavalier Puppies For Sale Wa In general, all single-handle faucets seem to use some method ofWholesale Stretch Chair Covers holding the valve cartridge in place. Real Estate For Sale Near UnccSome use a threaded ring-nut, which may be knurled (ribbed) for improved grip. Some use a metal clip (such as Moen) to retain the valve guts.

Once the retaining collar was removed, the rest was A screwdriver was used to carefully pry the plastic body away from the brass housing. The valve body was pulled out. The black O-ring made for a Cold water enters one hole, and hot water enters the other. The mixed water flows back across the tan-colored plastic body, and then goes to the tub spout. The seals are spring-loaded and push against the diskA small screwdriver was used to pry them out. The seals did not appear to be worn, but we bought The old seal on the left was shorter than the new seal, which may explain why the valve leaked occasionally. The new seals were pressed in place. more than the old seals, which was a good sign. The white plastic half of the valve body had notches for the other piece to twist and lock into. The assembled valve body was inserted into the brass housing and the locking ring was installed. Note that in the above photo the white tab is on the left,

where before it was on the right. A friend of the homeowner had taken apart the faucet and reassembled it backwards. homeowner noticed that the hot and cold water settings wereIt helps to have a digital camera to record the removal steps, in case of later memory failure !!! This brass piece is used to adjust the high temperatureThis can prevent a person (especially children) fromThe little dent has to fit on... ...the white plastic tab on the valve body. The brass piece has gear teeth inside, which connect ...the white plastic piece. These two parts act as an adjustable high and low limiting device, to provide stopping points for the rotary valve. Without these two parts, the valve simply spins aroundIt will shut off, but it is difficult to find the exact shut-off location without the limiting device. After the small O-ring and the handle were installed, the When installing parts that rub against O-rings, such as the

chrome tube over the valve body, we found that wetting the O-ring made assembly much easier.Screwdrivers (Phillips and slotted) A single handle shower faucet has one handle for both hot and cold water, rather than the traditional two. These fixtures are typically found in updated, remodeled, or new bathrooms. Repairing a single handle faucet is not entirely different than repairing a double handle faucet. Typically, a leaky faucet is due to a worn out O-ring, a small rubber ring which ensures the seal between your shower cartridge and plumbing is tight. Keep in mind, this will be an ambitious task for someone unfamiliar with the work. Turn off the water. If you cannot do this from the shower, you will need to locate the water shut off from your home's main plumbing lines. Next, close the shower drain so no parts fall down. If you cannot close it, cover it with a towel or cloth. Most faucets have a plastic or metal face plate that needs to be removed. Pop this off with a knife or screwdriver to expose a small screw.

Remove this screw, and carefully set the pieces aside. You may also have to remove the face plate around your fixture. Simply pop this piece off the wall. If it is kept in place by caulking, carefully remove it. The cartridge is the piece of metal work you see sticking out of the exposed fixture. In a single handle shower faucet, you will likely see the hot and cold water shut offs on either side of this cartridge. They are small screws that can be tightened with a flat-head screw driver. There will be a nut or pin holding the cartridge tightly in place. Remove this with the pliers by turning the nut or popping off the pin. Again, set this aside carefully. Using your pliers, begin to slowly pull the cartridge out of the wall. It should come out easily but move slowly to avoid damage. TIP: There are also other types of single handled faucets, like Delta, that have a different type of valve. They employ a ported ball that moves over two spring-loaded washers. To repair these you can buy a kit that replaces all the internal parts.

After removing the handle, when you unscrew the large cap underneath it usually falls apart in your hands. You may have to use needle-nose pliers to remove the 2 washers and springs in the back of the faucet. Replace all the parts that came in the kit. Don’t forget to use some faucet grease lightly on the parts, and put it back together. After removing it, you may see the cartridge is mildewed or damaged, so take this opportunity to clean the cartridge under running water. If it is damaged beyond repair, you should replace the entire thing. Otherwise, simply remove the small rubber O-ring. You can take this O-ring to your hardware store to locate an appropriate replacement. Replacing the tired O-ring with the new one should repair most single handle shower faucet leaks. TIP: When putting faucets back together, a little faucet grease will help prolong the life of the parts. Lightly apply it to O-rings, washers, and cartridges. Complete the steps in reverse to reassemble the fixture.