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Wow, how timely to have seen this video. a drip, drip on almost identical faucet. I removed the aerator and a bunch of water came out. Cleaned the aerator out and no more drip. We had already discussed getting repair parts or replacing the faucet. Now all is good! Keep up the great videos that are so helpful.
Best repair faucet video. I watched one and just replaced the stem meanwhile the problem came back. Bought that Delta repair kit replaced that seat problem solved. Thank you!!!!!
I love Delta too! I made a special seats and springs tool by taking a standard paper clip, extending out an end and bending it into a small hook with a needle-nose plyer. Its amazing, the things you can fashion from a paper clip or a coat hanger.
I’ve called Delta many times for replacement parts. I always feel guilty, my faucets are 14+ years old, so I offer to pay for the parts and they never want any money. The trick is to know the model number for the faucet. It usually comes with the install instructions but if you buy a resale house or even a new one, most contract plumbers never leave that information behind, I think they’re supposed to attach a tag to the supply line giving that info. If you don’t have the model number, they will help you identify the model. Very nice people. At least when you get them from Delta you know you’re getting genuine parts.
I've always put a small amount of valve stem grease on the top of the seat, O-ring and the bottom of the cartridge. It reduces the friction of the opening and closing of the valves and extends the life of the seats and cartridges.
I do that too, FG. I HAVE to do it, due to a well and hard water! Otherwise i would have to replace them every 3 months. I use it in my shower cartridge, as well as the seal in my toilet fill valve that uses the old float device.
Great video; I haven't read all the comments, but it is imperative on the spring and seal kit that you orient the washer seal properly. The flange must go down not up or you won't be able to turn the water off with the handles. The water will just stay on after you turn on the valve if the seal is not oriented properly.. I also coat the seal and O rings on the cartridge with a little vaseline.
Just so people know, the Delta repair kits come with 2 sets of different sized springs, Make sure to match them up with what you have. Also, always a good idea to block the drain(s) to keep small parts from escaping. I've done a lot of handyman work for friends and family over many years, lots of fixture repairs. When someone is looking at replacing a faucet, I tell them to pick out a DELTA faucet they like. If they have a different brand in mind, I say DELTA!!!
Cool tip, I will try that. As Steve said, it helps a lot if there's no water in the faucet body, else the rubber seal tends to float. I usually use paper towel to soak the water up first
We always use a #2 pencil with an eraser head to seat the springs, just remember that the SMALL end of the spring seats FACE UP into the rubber seat towards you.
morning Steve! Could you do a coffee chat sometime soon about the increased costs and availability issues you're seeing at your supply houses? We can't find propane or MAP cylinders anywhere here for the handheld torches, water heater availability is really shaky, and Ferguson now saying PVC fittings are going to be hit or miss for the rest of the year. Building materials are going insane in price.
She's a leaker mama. Need a guy like you in my area. I fix what I can, learned a lot watching your vids. But if it requires special tools I'm calling in the pro's. Don't know anyone in my area who will even attempt to fix anything. It it's leaking they 're going to want to replace it. Even if a cheapo little washer will fix it. Don't know any independent guys they all work for the big outfits. It's like it can't be fixed we will have to replace it. Damn shame their aren't a lot of good old honest guys around anymore. If you were in my area you would be my go to guy.
Pete, I can relate. I think that Obama Care contributed to that situation. The techs tell me that they had to go to the big outfits because the pay for the health insurance that they can`t afford. Then the big outfits cover the huge costs by working the tech`s asses off, and socking it to the customer. Similarly, our independent farmers are being squeezed-out of business by the Con-Agra`s because they can`t afford the high-tech equipment in order to compete. The farms get sold and big real-estate throws-up condo`s. That trend leads to water table problems, congestion, crime and all the rest of it.
@@yz250a (Ouch) But you are correct, of course. Sorry, I am new to this. I just noticed the trend in my area and asked the techs that I have hired, what was going on with them. They told me they would rather be independent plumbers and HVAC`s and have more control over their hours. (Like Steve has). We need more Steve Lav`s. Like myself, many others have commented that they wish he, or someone like him, was in their area. Independents are a dying breed. He seems to feature just as many furnaces as "PLUMBING". But, I hope that I have stayed on-topic this time.
It always is a good idea to use the genuine Delta seats and springs as well as the genuine Delta Half Moon Cartridges on these Delta faucet jobs. The off brand stuff never seems to fit quite right every time we've tried so we ALWAYS use the Delta parts.
Joe shortage of trades in USA 6-8 million ...providing great service for the diy homeowners etc...I am licensed state pool/spa comtractor wish more ppl get into construction trades most csn't be outsource
Delta is good stuff unless you get the parts from Home Cheapo or Lowe's.. Once you put that generic crap in them they don't last as long... Awesome to see you use Actual Delta parts!
I remember doing that on a faucet, and after I put it together some debris from the old rubber seals must have traveled up to the aerator and clogged it.
The ones that gave me grief were the generic two valves units, the spout would leak at the base, warranting replacement of the whole spot. You couldn't do anything else with that! I had two tubs that were two valves that drove me nuts with leakers, trying to blast past calcified threads to get those valves off... I won, but it took me longer than expected.
Mine doesn't shut off the stream fast enough when closing the valves; sort of slowly peters out. I think it's the cheap, plastic aerator which sells for at least $16.
I have a 50 pack of those flippin seats & springs , I have to change them out like every 1-2 years in a couple sinks. New cartridges every 5 years when it leaks out of the handle. Unlike Steve, I lube up everything nice and easy. LOL !
Whoa..! He's retired?! I thought it was a young guy judging by his voice... How come he's retired already... He definitely sounds younger - like in his 20s or 30s... Wow...
Steve, Leave that damn PHONE in the truck.. Usually you don't answer it anyway. It is distracting, just like helicopter customers. I leave mine in the truck. They will leave a voicemail, or my answering service sends me a text. I deal with this stuff before I go to my next job, thus I don't have to get on the phone to return calls when I come home to the Command Center tired & hungry. Also i will call next customer to make sure they are home . They don't answer, I don.t go.. Keep on being your GOOD - Self !!
Да нет, тут в штатах такого полно. В среднем получше с дорогами, но есть много поганеньких. Самая разница в дорогах это главные хайвеи, позволяющие с комфортом доехать из одной залупени в любую другую. Это реально работающая крутая система дорог. А уж в городе есть нюансы.
@@joep4143 your comment did not appear to fit the thread in Russian, which was about roads and their state of repair (or rather, disrepair) between the two countries.
