How to Fix a Leaking Delta 1400 Series Tub / Shower Faucet by Replacing the Cartridge

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An easy to follow video detailing step by step how to repair a leaking Delta 1400 series tub / shower faucet. All steps of the procedure are shown including removal, cartridge replacement and reassembly. The video also includes information about required parts and optional steps you may take to improve the appearance of your faucet.
Here is the replacement Delta Faucet RP19804 Cartridge I used on Amazon:
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For a complete list of parts, tools and a printable PDF of the steps, please see my blog post on the repair: easyhowtotube.blogspot.ca/2012...
By following the steps in this video, with minimal tools (just a screwdriver and a pair of channel-lock pliers) you can save hundreds of dollars in plumbing fees by completing the repair yourself.

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@Sdavid081 11 лет назад

Hey bud, thanks for this youtube video. Both my bathtub faucets started leaking within days of each other, oddly enough. Used your youtube video to take both apart, went to lowe's, got the parts and installed it..no more leaks and/or drips. Cartridges cost $40 a piece, but better than also paying the labor cost on top of that. Thanks again.

@billytheweasel 5 лет назад

RP19804 is the part number for a pre-multichoice 1300/1400 series shower cartridge. These showers were made from 1995-2006 and the series number is usually printed on the chrome trim escutheon plate, just below the handle. Home Depot had them. Set a bucket or something over the tub or shower drain. Or never drop anything, ever. I tapped all around my brass ring bonnet nut and got it out using channel locks very gently and gradually. OT- Use a pipe wrench if channel locks not working on bonnet nut, they don't compress like channel locks. Tapping helps and/or WD40. My outer sleevecame off with my chrome escutcheon. :)

@anthonyw2605 5 лет назад

Just finished replacing mine today. Thanks for the step by step help. After I finally got the water shut off outside, only took me 15-20 min to replace. I had a bit of trouble with the bonnet, but a little bit of WD40 helped. My wife will definitely be happy we didn't need to call a plumber. Plus the part was free from Delta. It did take a while to receive, but it was probably because of the holiday season. Thx again.

@TomBeresnyak 10 лет назад

This video was PERFECT! Thank you for the help! No need to read the instructions and shower is no longer dripping!

@Boliviano36 9 лет назад

Great tutorial helped alot but I also got stuck on step 7 removing cartridge until i used a flat head screw driver put it between the cartridge and slightly twisted it to help budge out I was able to successfully remove the cartridge moving to rest of steps and goal was accomplished. Got to have patience and be aware of not breaking part of inside wall. 👍

@matthewc4296 5 лет назад

7 years later and still very helpful. Just a couple of notes if anyone else is looking at this, in the future. 1st you can buy both the cartridge and grommet at a plumbing supply store. I went ahead and paid the extra because it was less likely someone returned a damaged product at HD. A small strap wrench is helpful in getting the old grommet off, I'm sure the penetrating oil didn't hurt. After getting it all back together we had no flow out the shower head. Delta cust service informed me I should have ran the water with the cartridge removed to flush the system. Ours kicked up so much calcium that it actually lodged into the showerhead causing the flow blockage. I would recommend to anyone, remove your shower head to allow the sediment to pass after its back together. Very simple project with a few minor setbacks. The new showerhead works great though.

@ImNotStalkingYou 10 лет назад

Step 3 1/2: Retrieve knob screw from tub drain

@blaknyte1 8 лет назад

All the wonders of RU-vid and EasyHowToTube .. thank you so much for this video. It was one-click (so to speak) .. I got the right part, watch this video a couple of times and sat in front of my leaking tub/shower faucet. Replaced the cartridge - it seemed so easy, I thought I was doing something wrong. Followed the instructions to a tee, plugged in the new cartridge and voila .. no more leak. The only hard part was shutting down the main water line as it was by the water meter and submerged in water - yucks. But overall, it was a breeze. Thanks a lot ...

@jamesmurphy3291 4 года назад

I know this is an older post. But just used this and save hundreds. Thank you very much

@dennisrichardson7002 5 лет назад

Worked like a charm. Took no more than 10 min start to finish. Thanks so much for the video!

@adamsc5500 11 лет назад

I can't thank you enough for this video. I did not know you could replace the inner workings of the water exchange.

@wellshii 10 лет назад

Had overall problems with removing everything due to build up.wd-40 worked for me all the way through.Make sure the wd-40 seaps its way in and under .the Bonnet I finally got with channel locks and the wd-40.IM going to post a how to vid as well . To original poster,thanks for the vid.

@donnasmith1968 8 лет назад

iim followed the video & it worked like a charm ! didn't take 20 minutes start to finish ! thanks so much for the help !

@cherilewis2046 6 лет назад

These were perfect instructions! I had to use a flat head screwdriver to provide some leverage as I pulled on the cartridge to get it out. Otherwise, everything else went like clockwork! Thanks a bunch!

@EasyHowToTube 6 лет назад

No problem. Glad it helped you out.

@hittman1222 8 лет назад

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for posting.

@edelosre72 11 лет назад

Thank you for the video, got to remember to clean the shower head filter from the residue after the install

@iamsupermanuc 12 лет назад

Just a video I needed to work on my faucet that has been leaking for like three months.....it's getting really bad now so time to do me a replacement

@EasyHowToTube 12 лет назад

You can put a little bit of WD40 on it break the seize. Most important though is to make sure that you're not squeezing too tight when you try to twist it off. The brass bonnet is slightly flexible so if you squeeze too tight it will bind up. Only apply enough force to the channel lock pliers to prevent slippage as you twist it off. If the bonnet is stuck up with calcium deposits, use vinegar to dissolve some of it.

@vicen3 12 лет назад

Thank you for taking your time and helping me do this task...I had no idea before your video

@jobetz 11 лет назад

Thank you very much for a very thorough and informative step by step instructions.

@raton702 11 лет назад

Wow thanks and I tough it's going to need somebody with welding experience to replace the whole part tomorrow I will fix it

@carlcap14911 8 лет назад

I do not have a delta faucet but, this was very informative and I think I could repair one if I had to.

@amyglacken6890 9 лет назад

on #6 move brass bonnet. I couldn't get this off at first. if anything, do NOT try to power the thing out, you could do damage to the pipes. I took a rag soaked in a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water and soaked it for a little over an hour. Went back to it with some pliers and it came right off. The vinegar will help remove any mineral deposits holding that thing tight on there.

@EasyHowToTube 9 лет назад

Amy Kropkowski Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

@natashaleamy5162 7 лет назад

Thank you. Just successfully fixed my link by following your directions.

@PTK201 11 лет назад

Just fixed my leak! Thank you!

@bsaponas 11 лет назад

Best video I've found for this repair. Great job! I

@EasyHowToTube 12 лет назад

Glad you found it helpful.

@jaceravone 11 лет назад

This was perfect. Thank you!

@gshoffma1 11 лет назад

Thanks for the video; it was very helpful to us.... Replacing the springs on the cartridge solved our problem (the showerhead stopped leaking)......

@sweetiepienumber1 4 года назад

Use silicone grease when installing. Thanks for letting us see how you removed it.

@Cincysundevil 8 лет назад

Closely followed this video and it appears to have worked! Excellent video!

@halanthony7662 7 лет назад

Excellent tutorial. Exactly what I was looking for. Real life example and identical to what my faucet looked like behind the bezel/shield.

@azemtb03 11 лет назад

Wow, if firefighting was this easy I wouldn't have a job. Thanks.

@janet5610 7 лет назад

Thank you! Really helped.

@lwilliams2218 4 года назад

Simple instructions and easy fix. This helped a lot.

@garofalo1707 11 лет назад

Thanks for the video saved me alot of money and time.

@ovg8824 7 лет назад

thank you for this video you dont know how much it help me ive been stuck for a while now i know what to do

@johnrmig 10 лет назад

I just found this on another site, I'll try it Turn the water off and remove the faucet handle and trim. Unscrew the bonnet nut that is holding the Delta RP19804 faucet cartridge in place. If you have trouble removing the nut, wrap a rag soaked in white distilled vinegar around the nut and wait 20 minutes.

@coraq6000 9 лет назад

Awesome video...you just saved us $$$ We did it ourselves. We were going to call a plumber.

@Thichhocdanorgan 8 лет назад

Thank you for your video clip, It really help, hopefully my bathtub faucet leaking can fix it.

@EasyHowToTube 12 лет назад

Hope it works out well for you.

@lisaweinman7445 8 лет назад

thank you! worked like a charm

@EasyHowToTube 12 лет назад

No problem. Glad it helped.

@sixwhip14 12 лет назад

This looks like mine. Thanks for the video.

@xxxclusivehunni 11 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video! So my dad was wondering where can I get the parts (besides getting them online), can I purchase them from places like Walmart or Home Depot? Thanks!

@AntonioPizza 6 лет назад

Just what I needed. Gracias! 🖖

@iLLNOVA79 10 лет назад

Great video, however step 6 is where I fail. No matter what I've tried I just cannot remove the brass bonnet. I've tried with the tongue and groove pliers, heating it up, soaking it with wd40 and still no luck. Any advice..?

@EasyHowToTube 11 лет назад

Glad it helped.

@ETHTECH 11 лет назад

Thank you!

@randysapiro5148 11 лет назад

How do you get bottom half of cartridge out - top came out - bottom is stuck?

@EasyHowToTube 12 лет назад

You're welcome. Hope it was helpful to you.

@ram2ban 12 лет назад

you are awesome..I am going to fix the leak ..now. will update soon

@oneluckywinner 12 лет назад

any suggestions on how to remove the brass bonnet? Mine won't come off.

@assassin4213 12 лет назад

Thank you for the video.

@warbat1 8 лет назад

Awesome Video, Thanks

@davidwukusick3206 10 лет назад

The locking bonnet is corroded. What is the best way to get it unscrewed, without snapping the whole assembly off?

@beverlybutler4703 11 лет назад

What do you do it the brass bonnet is stuck on with joint compound?

@walgreens5590 4 года назад

Great tutorial!

@jmvenus 9 лет назад

How do you line up the screws when reinstalling that trim ring?? Mine has a black 1/4" thick round plastic piece behind the faucet. Whats it for?. but I think the screws go in the threaded brass tabs you can see inside the wall attached to the faucet. good vid but no sound.

@EasyHowToTube 11 лет назад

Not sure on that one. I suggest you search and see if anyone else has put a video together for an older shower unit.

@imsmat3 9 лет назад

Thank you, worked!

@EasyHowToTube 9 лет назад

imsmat3 Glad it helped!

@saneagain2002 10 лет назад

Since you had to remove some old caulk, shouldn't you have re-caulked the backing plate before installing? (Whoops, I saw this on the PDF file you provided). And thank you for posting this. I plan to fix mine this evening.

@EasyHowToTube 10 лет назад

Happy to have helped.

@scottbutler5399 10 лет назад

Awesome video, thanks! Takes while to wiggle that cartridge out. I found a flat screwdriver helps a bit. But I did it!

@EasyHowToTube 9 лет назад

Scott Butler Great tip! Thanks for sharing.

@raton702 11 лет назад

One more question when can I buy The cartridge thing ?

@EasyHowToTube 11 лет назад

Typically, yes. I've seen the part at Home Depot before.

@sgtlewisbond 9 лет назад

My delta 1400 series shower handle, the hot and cold are reversed Meaning when I turn for more cold water the water gets hotter and when i turn the handle for more hot, the water become colder. this is something the home inspector should have found. any ideas will be help full.

@johnrmig 10 лет назад

I'm having the same problem, tried tapping, heating, pliers no luck

@EasyHowToTube 11 лет назад

Tricky. I didn't have that problem. Are you able to twist he top half onto the bottom and then try to pull it all out again? Otherwise, you'll have to find a way to grip the bottom half and yank it out.

@mono7891 11 лет назад

i cannot fit the new cartridge. those two guides close to the grooves but still far. what shall i do?

@vlad934 11 лет назад

how do i shut off the water supply? does that mean just turn the faucet off?

@chevelleleathers5703 10 лет назад

MY husband has been working on this for over 2 hrs, now he has a friend that thinks he knows what he is doing (his plumbing is older) ..... if they would just listen to me and watch this video, all of their problems would go away ....... why do some men think they know everything??????????

@lulazeta8965 9 лет назад

We know we don't know everything...but we feel we'll stop being the "head" of the house if we admit it to our wives.

@CarAddict93 11 лет назад

How do you turn on the shower head?

@SandraGonzalez-hr7pp 10 лет назад

what happens if you bend the pipe

@TheShadseaweed 9 лет назад

Great video. It worked and I feel awesome

@EasyHowToTube 9 лет назад

Shad Skinner Glad you liked the video.

@karwinpotter 8 лет назад

thanks

@EasyHowToTube 11 лет назад

No, you need to turn off the main line into your home. That way water won't shoot out of the faucet when you remove the cartridge.

@jerryf196 10 лет назад

Does this fix the leakage from the shower head?

@lulazeta8965 9 лет назад

Yes.

@danielkennel1175 6 лет назад

did this today easy video only thing is remember to adjust water temperature dial on new cartridge part was 13 dollars ps remember to plud drain so you don't loose nothing

@RootzSoul1988 7 лет назад

what is the part number for the replacement cartridge?

@EasyHowToTube 6 лет назад

RP19804 - Check out the full parts and tools list I've linked to in the video description.

@pharsumabo 10 лет назад

Stuck on #7, pulling the cartridge out. I've pulled and wiggled and pulled and wiggled and pulled, and it's come out about 1/8 inch but won't come all the way out. I'm too weak, I guess, but now I'm really frustrated too. On the video, it comes right out. Not mine.

@pharsumabo 10 лет назад

Got it! Posting, and resting, helped, somehow. I went back in and pulled it almost right out.

@EasyHowToTube 9 лет назад

Philip Boese Glad you got it! Sometimes they stick.

@iLLNOVA79 10 лет назад

Let me know if it works.... I just gave up trying... :-\

@santoshgiri179 9 лет назад

STILL DRIPPING: So I opened the faucet as instructed, replaced the cartridge and still it drips. I used the Delta 1400 Series - before 2006 type $39.99 at Home Depot. There's another one that says after 2006 for the same price but the head of the cartridge looks a bit different. Any suggestions?

@cocatfan 6 лет назад

I had an interesting problem. Everything went well. I put the cartridge in properly with the hot side to the left. When I turned the water back on to test it, the water temp was backwards. As I turned the handle counterclockwise, instead of the water getting hotter, it got colder. I called Delta and a plumber and they both said to turn the cartridge over. It worked. So even though the hot side if the cartridge should be on the left, mine is on the right. Either a faulty cartridge or wonky plumbing. But not more leak!

@EasyHowToTube 11 лет назад

Glad it helped.