Delta Bathtub Handle Leaking

This is an easy to follow in depth step by step instructional tutorial on how to fix the leak quick and easy.

Delta bathtub handle leaking.

Just follow our methods to fix a leaky delta bathtub faucet single handle. Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve. This is a delta single handle model faucet. How to repair a leaking delta tub spout step 1.

Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper. Use either an allen wrench or phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the faucet handle in place. Both methods are not difficult to apply in your house and these methods are similar but not the same. So it important to read both methods.

Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper. Lift the stopper out. If this is a non pressure balance tub or shower. Pull the handle.

On a single handle tub or shower you need to tighten the adjusting ring or replace the cam and packing. Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body. 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.