How To Change A Delta Sink Faucet Cartridge

Cartridge faucets generally use an up down motion to regulate water flow and control temperature with a left right motion.

How to change a delta sink faucet cartridge.

Kits containing faucet repair parts are readily available at hardware stores and home centers. Rp73000 this euro style cartridge fits the 559lf 561lf 761lf and 4159 dst. Replacing delta cartridges yourself will save a hefty service call payment and money on your utility bill as well. Push the faucet cartridge into the faucet aligning it with the notches.

Each faucet handle hot and cold has its own cartridge a valve that turns with the handle to control the flow of water into the faucet spout. 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. Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place. We spent 3 for a set of seats and springs that fit both delta and peerless faucets.

Then 1700 series delta faucet cartridge is dual control one for temperature and the other for water volume. If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge. After you ve removed the handle and unscrewed the retaining nut grasp the valve stem with pliers and pull. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.

If you have a two handle faucet with handles that turn 90 degrees you have either a cartridge or compression faucet. Then tighten the large retaining nut with the wrench and replace the handles. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. Leaks in cartridge faucets are usually caused by worn out cartridges or worn rubber o ring seals.