How to repair a leaking delta tub spout.
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Turn on another faucet at a lower level to relieve any pressure left in.
First cut off the water to a faucet either by turning off the shutoff valve of the main water for the house or one for a line that supplies a bathroom.
Remove the tub spout and replace it with a genuine delta tub spout.
Use channel lock pliers in quick short bursts to break the seal.
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Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.
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Remove the tub spout and replace it with a genuine delta tub spout.
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To locate a local source for delta tub spouts contact licensed professional plumbing contractor or delta showroom or call 1 800 345 delta 3358 or e mail us for assistance.
Just don t exert too much pressure or it will bend.
Then open the faucet to relieve the water pressure before you dismantle it.
And take a picture of the stem unit before you remove it with the channel locks.
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Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve.
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This cannot be repaired and the spout must be replaced.
Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.
We guide you step by step to fix a leaky delta bathtub faucet single handle in the following.
Use either an allen wrench or phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the faucet handle in.
If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem.
When troubleshooting a leaking faucet choose your delta faucet type identify your leak location in the diagram and review the associated solutions and recommended replacement parts.
Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing.