Posts Tagged: shower valve repair
How to Remove a Stuck Delta Bonnet Nut Safely
How To Remove a Stuck Delta Bonnet Nut Without Damaging the Valve Quick Summary Most DIYers attempt to remove a Delta Monitor series bonnet nut using slip-joint pliers. Bad choice. If the bonnet nut won’t turn with pliers, and you apply more force, you can strip the entire front of the valve off the valve body, costing you at least $1,000 in emergency plumbing charges. More force isn’t the answer here. This article covers a few tricks for removing a stuck Delta bonnet nut, and these tips are safer and … Read More
Delta Shower Cartridge Compatibility Chart
How to Identify Which Delta Shower Cartridge Fits Your Shower Valve Quick Summary If you’re trying to fix your Delta shower faucet, the good news is that Delta has used only a handful of cartridge designs over the years. Once you understand how to identify the Delta shower valve series, you can match the cartridge to the valve. Then, finding the correct replacement becomes surprisingly easy. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the complete Delta Shower Faucet Compatibility Chart, explain how each cartridge works, show you how to identify … Read More