Delta Bathtub Handle Leaking

Just follow our methods to fix a leaky delta bathtub faucet single handle.

Delta bathtub handle leaking.

How to repair a leaking delta tub spout step 1. On a single handle tub or shower you need to tighten the adjusting ring or replace the cam and packing. Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper. Both methods are not difficult to apply in your house and these methods are similar but not the same.

If this is a non pressure balance tub or shower. Pull the handle. This is a delta single handle model faucet. Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper.

Tighten the adjusting ring until no water leaks around the stem when the faucet is in the full on hot and cold mixed position and pressure is exerted down on the handle. Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve. Use either an allen wrench or phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the faucet handle in place. Turn on another faucet at a lower level to.

Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body. If a faucet has the ball valve which just about all the delta single handled faced doing. Lift the stopper out.