Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    SteveArbutus's Avatar
    SteveArbutus Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 19, 2011, 06:13 AM
    I have a 3 stem Delta shower faucet.
    I have a 3 stem Delta shower faucet. The hot water side wouldn't completely close. I removed the old stem, spring and seat.
    I purchased a replacement. Is there a trick to having the spring and seat stay in place before inserting the new cartridge?
    massplumber2008's Avatar
    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
    Senior Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 19, 2011, 07:23 AM

    Hi Steve...

    No real trick, per say, but it may be helpful to take a little SPIT and wet the cup washer (seat) to help it stick to the walls of the recessed well in the valve while installing the cartridge... ;)

    If that fails to help then I have to wonder if you are installing the spring first and then the cup washer... should set into the well deep enough to hold in most cases?

    Let us know how you make out, OK?

    Mark
    SteveArbutus's Avatar
    SteveArbutus Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Mar 20, 2011, 05:49 AM
    Worked good - but I need to adjust the stem - to get the proper one way on one way off for the water flow - Thanks!
    SteveArbutus's Avatar
    SteveArbutus Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Mar 20, 2011, 05:51 AM
    Thanks - It worked!
    But I need to adjust the Stem to get turn one way on / turn other way off - water flow

    Thanks Again
    massplumber2008's Avatar
    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
    Senior Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #5

    Mar 20, 2011, 06:11 AM

    Sounds like you may have a hot stem in the cold water or vice versa... switch the stems if they came as a pair or you may need to purchase another stem... ;)

    Mark
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Replace a Delta 3 handle shower stem? [ 8 Answers ]

I have an older 3-knob Delta shower system (hot, cold and diverter) and the hot water handle has broken. I removed the plastic knob and found that the plastic stem is shredded. I need to know how to remove the old piece and replace it. To make things more fun, the knob to control the local...

Need to replace 'O' rings and Gaskets in Delta Faucet [ 1 Answers ]

My Delta faucet which is probably 30 years old constantly drips. I have replaced the shower head so know it is the faucet. It is a single handle push up for on and twist to the right or left for temperature control. How do I replace the o rings and gaskets? Thank you

What is the life of a shower faucet stem? [ 1 Answers ]

What words are more discriptive than, "What is the life of a shower faucet stem?"? A qualified service person replaced the hot water shower valve stem in May of this year. This a.m. I was unable to turn the water off. When I used a towel for a better grip, I was finally successful. Now, I am...

Old delta shower faucet [ 1 Answers ]

Is there a site to find new delta shower plate and water on/off for old delta

Delta Shower faucet [ 1 Answers ]

I have adelta shower fct. That recently change the inside washers, put now I don't have any pressure coming out. What is wrong?

View more questions Search