How To Change A Delta Sink Faucet Cartridge

Replacing delta cartridges yourself will save a hefty service call payment and money on your utility bill as well.

How to change a delta sink faucet cartridge. Rp73000 this euro style cartridge fits the 559lf 561lf 761lf and 4159 dst. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. After you ve removed the handle and unscrewed the retaining nut grasp the valve stem with pliers and pull. The 1300 is a basic on and off cartridge and the 1400 series offers a temperature limit control.

Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place. 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. 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. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge. Cartridge faucets generally use an up down motion to regulate water flow and control temperature with a left right motion.

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. 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. Leaks in cartridge faucets are usually caused by worn out cartridges or worn rubber o ring seals.