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Jan 19, 2010, 05:31 PM
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I replaced delta 1700 shower cartridge and it still leakes, what did I do wrong?
I replaced my 1700 Delta shower cartridge with a new one from the company. I replaced it and now a week later it is leaking again. Did I do something wrong.
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Jan 19, 2010, 05:41 PM
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You may have dirt inside the valve, shut the water to the shower remove the cartridge, turn on the water for a few seconds to flush out all the debris and install the cartridge check it out, Thanks.
John
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Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
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Jan 19, 2010, 05:42 PM
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Leaking at the handle or dripping from the shower head?
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Jan 19, 2010, 05:58 PM
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Yes, where exactly is it leaking from.
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Jan 19, 2010, 06:47 PM
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Leaking from the water spout.
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Jan 19, 2010, 06:56 PM
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It sounds like you have debris (dirt) inside the valve follow as I stated in my post #2, if that wouldn't help call Delta to send you a new cartridge for free no charge to you, good luck.
John
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Jan 19, 2010, 08:51 PM
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It is not always clear in the instructions but most of us grease the cartridge and sleeve with a small amount of silicone grease or plumbers grease, make install easier and increase the seal.
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Jan 20, 2010, 07:45 AM
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Yep excellent advice Bob, Thanks.
Regards,
John
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Jan 22, 2010, 09:09 PM
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 Originally Posted by afaroo
Yep excellent advice Bob, Thanks.
Regards,
John
I will try the plumbers grease.. Thanks for the extra info.
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Jan 22, 2010, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ballengerb1
It is not always clear in the instructions but most of us grease the cartridge and sleeve with a small amount of silicone grease or plumbers grease, make install easier and increase the seal.
I will try the plumbers grease... Thanks for the extra help!
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