Delta Faucet Leaking Under Handle

Do not pry the valve cartridge out of the bodywith a screwdriver.

Delta faucet leaking under handle.

Lift the stopper out. 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 the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem.

Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. 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. Look down into the bottom of the valve and you ll see the seats and springs.

Insert an allen wrench into the rubber seat tilting it slightly to catch the spring. Place handle on stem and rotate counterclockwiseapproximately 1 4 turn after the stop has been contacted. 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. Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body.

Lift out the seat and spring. Leaks from under the handle. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. Do this for both hot and cold sides.

For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Do not cover the outside of the.