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    unclejimmy Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 31, 2013, 06:08 PM
    Delta r2707 faucet turns wrong direction
    On our tub, both the hot and cold handles turn counter clockwise to open and clockwise to close. How do I correct the cold water side?
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    Jul 31, 2013, 06:54 PM
    The handle turn is determined by the type of handle. Round knobs, or cross handles ( like a plus sign or an x ), open counter clockwise, and close clockwise for hot & cold; single blade ( or lever or wing) handles - the hot is still turned counter clockwise to open; the cold should open clockwise & close counter clockwise...
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    Jul 31, 2013, 06:56 PM
    Hi UJ

    You have two hot water cartridges/stem assemblies there... ;)

    Replace the cold water spindle/stem assembly over to a new COLD water cartridge/stem assembly and it will resolve the issue.

    Mark
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