Shower Valve Replacement

Loosen locking nut with pliers and pull old cartridge from center of valve.

Shower valve replacement. Remove handle and escutcheon plate to expose shower valve. In the delta faucet customer service center get warranty information register your product find repair parts and instructions or contact a specialist. Turn off the water to the shower.

Repeat for remaining seat. Here s a simple video of how to repair a shower faucet. Regardless of skill level there are different ways to do everything shower plumbing is no different.

Replacing a shower faucet valve can be divided into two phases. This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats. Place a blanket or piece of cardboard on the floor of your tub or shower base to protect against dropped tools.

Then shut the water off and cut a hole in the small opening behind the trim plate so you can reach the valve. Put new rubber seat with spring onto end of pencil and push into the valve. Delta 5 8 in id pex 5 8 in od pex brass diverter valve.

See below for a shopping list tool. There might be many reasons to replace a shower faucet but a common one is to install a new pressure balanced valve that senses fluctuations in the system and keeps the water temperature constant even if other fixtures and appliances are running while someone is showering. To replace a shower valve start by unscrewing the shower handle and trim plate so you can remove them.

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