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 rvandaalen
Apr 28, 2008, 05:42 AM
I have delta shower single lever controls from 1989 with the knob handle. They have the rectangular cam with the ball with 3 holes and 3 copper tubes to valve. The diverter is on the spout. What trim kits are available for this as I don't want to change the rough in valve? Do I change the cartridge? Thanks
 speedball1
Apr 28, 2008, 06:20 AM
Is this what you're looking for? Amazon.com: Danco Head-to-Toe Trim Kit for Delta Single-Handle Tub and Shower Faucets #89434: Home Improvement (http://www.amazon.com/Danco-Single-Handle-Shower-Faucets-89434/dp/B000JFNJYK)
Let me know.  Tom
 rvandaalen
Apr 28, 2008, 12:23 PM
No, not really. I am trying to get away from the knob look. I would also look to replace the cartridge. Thanks
 speedball1
Apr 28, 2008, 12:31 PM
NJow I need the model number or model name of the shower valve.  What kind of a look do you want?  Will a lever instead of a knob do it?  Regards, tom
 rvandaalen
Apr 30, 2008, 03:49 PM
I don't know the model number yet. I don't want the knob I prefer a handle. Thanks
 bcshephe
Sep 22, 2008, 10:56 AM
Did you ever figure anything out on this.  I am looking for the same thing.  I do not want to replace the valvue, but do want a lift and turn handle.  Thanks.
 afaroo
Sep 22, 2008, 01:05 PM
Would you ba able to post a picture of it, Thanks.
 
John
 ballengerb1
Sep 22, 2008, 02:30 PM
Don't bother replacing the cartridge if it doesn't leak, don't fix what isn't broken and this does not show or affect the trim kit.
 Milo Dolezal
Sep 22, 2008, 08:06 PM
Call Delta people. They are very helpful. They will tell you exactly what new trim you can use on your existing Delta faucet.
 speedball1
Sep 23, 2008, 06:48 AM
Did you ever figure anything out on this.?  I am looking for the exact same thing.  I do not want to replace the valvue, but do want a lift and turn handle.  Thanks.
 
If you want to change the knob to a handle then Delta makes the replacement, (see image).  Good luck,  Tom
 bcshephe
Oct 29, 2008, 06:30 AM
From the Delta Website:
 
Can I change my single-handle knob faucet to a lever?
 
Single-handle lavatory and tub/shower models can be converted from a clear or smoked knob handle to a lever handle. However, the "action" of a lever handle differs from a knob handle so you also need a different ball valve (RP20111) in your faucet for the lever handle to operate properly. 
 
A single-handle faucet converted from knob handle to lever handle will operate slightly differently from an "original equipped" lever model.
 
Not as simple as screwing on a new handle, but at least you do not have to replace the entire valve.  Thanks to all who replied.  I hope this helps someone else!
 afaroo
Oct 29, 2008, 09:29 AM
Hi rvandaalen,
 
Read Milo's post #9 as he suggested calling Delta they will tell you exactly what to do, Good luck,
 
John