How To Change A Delta Sink Faucet Cartridge

Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.

How to change a delta sink faucet cartridge.

Kits containing faucet repair parts are readily available at hardware stores and home centers. If you have a two handle faucet with handles that turn 90 degrees you have either a cartridge or compression faucet. Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place. Rp73000 this euro style cartridge fits the 559lf 561lf 761lf and 4159 dst.

We spent 3 for a set of seats and springs that fit both delta and peerless faucets. Then tighten the large retaining nut with the wrench and replace the handles. After you ve removed the handle and unscrewed the retaining nut grasp the valve stem with pliers and pull. Cartridge faucets generally use an up down motion to regulate water flow and control temperature with a left right motion.

Push the faucet cartridge into the faucet aligning it with the notches. Then 1700 series delta faucet cartridge is dual control one for temperature and the other for water volume. To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body. The 1300 is a basic on and off cartridge and the 1400 series offers a temperature limit control.

This is the 1h dst cartridge used on most delta motion dst kitchen and lavatory faucets. Delta has been shifting toward cartridges in its shower faucets and the procedure for removing one of these is similar to removing a ball valve. Leaks in cartridge faucets are usually caused by worn out cartridges or worn rubber o ring seals. Replacing delta cartridges yourself will save a hefty service call payment and money on your utility bill as well.