How To: Repair a Leaking Delta Tub Spout Pull-Up Diverter (for cheap)

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How To: Repair a Leaking Delta Tub Spout Pull-Up Diverter (for cheap)

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Mike's Home Maintenance N' Stuff

Күн бұрын

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@user-en7us3gs2q 3 ай бұрын

This video saved me a plumber bill. It is the same spout as the Delta that I have. The only difference was the adapter going to the water supply, but that was of no consequence to the repair. Keep up the good work!!

@sandraanderson5689 7 ай бұрын

❤ it. I’ve had 2 different plumbers out here for variety of things and fixing the diverter was one of them they never accomplish this goal. I couldn’t take fighting with it any more. Thanks to your video and $7.49. I did myself. Success. Thank you!

@nickv4073 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same faucet. I was ready to call a plumber. I didnt know you could take the diverter out of the spout.. All I did was take it apart like you did, wash the rubber gaskets, put it back together and it solved the problem. You saved me big bucks. Many thanks.

@niicer 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I didn’t need new parts but helped me fix the problem. I just washed everything good, put it back together and it’s working properly now. Thanks 👍🏻

@termsofusepolice Жыл бұрын

This video was a late-night LIFE SAVER! Thank you so much, Mike!!

@kelseybusby3927 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!! Wifey here. You gave me all the info I needed to take it apart, order the new parts, and reinstall myself without having to pay someone to do this or worry my husband with it! Thank you!

@paulwebb5473 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this saved me 50 bucks.... couldn't figure out how to disassemble the diverter.... THANKS SO MUCH!

@gammonators4156 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Been trying to figure this out for months. Did not realize you could take it apart to get to the diverter value with ease. I had mine in backwards... swapped it to the correct way. No leaks any more!

@weblatte5687 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It sure helps to see the video of someone taking it apart. Ours got misaligned, and I was able to align it.

@cazi007 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You saved me $250 vs the quote I received from a local plumber!

@PermacultureLongboarder Жыл бұрын

Thank you saved me from having to get a new one! Can't believe the reviews are so high on this tub spout. It looks awesome but its all plastic. I had issues and its only been installed a year...

@harunrashid5634 Жыл бұрын

It is very beneficial. It would be even better if you explain little bit about washer replacing. Thanks.

@mitchellrose3620 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of those videos where the sound volume was so quiet, that I had to choose between visually observing the video, or putting the phone up to my ear and strain to hear. I did both.

@paulwalsh2124 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I knew this had to come apart to replace the gasket but I did not know how. Holding the shaft while twisting off the knob was key. With that knowledge I still needed to grab the shaft with locking pliers and wrap the knob to avoid damage while I grabbed it with pliers. The threads on the knob had been glued so I couldn’t take it off by hand. Using a paper towel for the CLR was also a good tip, I just filled the bag with CLR. Your technique is better.

@Ruch368 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this as well! I could not get the knob off with my hands alone

@richardburchett 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Didn't realize there was supposed to be a rubber gasket piece inside the diverter.

@davidz8286 Жыл бұрын

Good video . Just needed help with the pull up diverter assembly, but may do the whole thing now. Thanks. 👍

@johnmcdonnell6771 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video especially 11 at night when desperate!!!

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@esmeraldaruiz39 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much you helped my sister and i from getting in trouble keep up the good videos

@wkchong1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I am about to replace my leaking tub spout.

@beeps81 Жыл бұрын

This is SO HELPFUL! Thank you!!!

@grilledchickenwrap 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video, thought I broke this when my son was playing with it , I couldnt figure out how to get the diverter back in.... did not know you can turn the know and loosen it lol.... THANK YOU!!! we can take a shower tonight lol

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks!

@yahyah3665 3 жыл бұрын

My knob doesn’t do that what should I do 😩

@anniepfeifer290 2 жыл бұрын

What is the grey part at 6:50 in the video called? I broke mine and need to order a replacement

@matthewholtmeier8405 Ай бұрын

My friend's kid snapped mine as well. Did you ever find a replacement?

@biglen62676 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video

@LoveSurpassesAll 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! This was most helpful.....the white plastic piece inside detached from the spout...I have no Idea what to do about that.

@silverrune17 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike

@oula4251 2 жыл бұрын

@ 5:44 - yours comes off so easy. i tried spraying CLR on it in case the hard water deposits had frozen the threads but it still won't screw off. I put a towel around it and grabbed it with pliers but it still would not unscrew. so frustrating.

@NeuQN 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same exact problem. Did you get it off?

@oula4251 2 жыл бұрын

@@NeuQN no luck - just bought a new one

@NeuQN 2 жыл бұрын

@@oula4251 Thanks. I'm planning on doing the same.

@Scott-wd5mk Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing

@ByGraceIGo 2 жыл бұрын

It would be in the viewers best interest if you took away the music. It is distracting not that it's bad music, I actually think it's nice music, but I would rather hear a complete tutorial where there's no music in the background and you are explaining every little thing you're doing because some of us really just need that, especially people who have never done this kind of thing before. It's just constructive criticism I am trying to help. I have that exact faucet but could not get the little plunger thing to come apart.

@88smartphone 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT UPLOAD ...THANKS FOR THE HELP.

@zoranmaksimovski2755 Жыл бұрын

This little kzfaq.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

@erikmendez3482 3 жыл бұрын

Thank god for KZfaq

@eatonvaughan6727 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video, thanks

@2017bb 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful - only problem i'm having is the decorative knob will NOT come off the stem!

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 3 жыл бұрын

It may take a WD-40 soak or if you have a chrome faucet you can get the seal kit with a new stem and knob for cheap on Amz/eBay. Just cut off the old one.

@mitchellrose3620 3 жыл бұрын

My issue was trying to figure out why the faucet would not move away from the wall as I turned it counter clockwise.

@janfuller6794 2 жыл бұрын

Why does this model have a little "cup" inside the faucet? It affects the water flow in a bad way!

@bigD2033 Жыл бұрын

Question why how vome u didnt spray clr inside the pipe but instead sprayed it on the napkin and left it on for 3 hrs. Is it harmful to spray it inside. Also i read that its bad to leave this stuff for longer then 2 minutes. Can u tell me a bit more about how u use clr?

@annh53 Жыл бұрын

I agree with the music comment It's annoying and ruins a helpful video I had to mute it to watch but needed to hear instruction so gave up looked for a different video

@MG-qb6vb 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. But if it’s a Delta just call them and they replace it with a new one. They have great customer service and stand behind their products

@doowoprichie Жыл бұрын

What if it only has a diverter valve divert valve on the wall plate it leaks from the spnd thedivverter?

@ljbrandt500 3 жыл бұрын

I have this same spout, but no matter how many times I repair it, the new washer keeps popping out of the seat and gets jammed....I've triple checked everything, no idea what could be causing it

@TwoSweetGirlz 3 жыл бұрын

When the pull knob is activated to divert water to the shower head, there is a considerable amount of water coming out of the small opening on the bottom of the faucet. Why would this be? Any ideas would be helpful.

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 3 жыл бұрын

If this happens after you replaced the gaskets there may be mineral buildup internal to the faucet where the old gasket mated up. Remove the knob and internals (leave the faucet in place this time) and a cleaning of the area with a CLR soaked paper towel stuffed in the opening for an hour or so will help remove the minerals.

@yenlee6814 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to shut off the main water line before removing the tub spout?

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 Жыл бұрын

No, the water is already cutoff at the tub handle. Cheers

@yenlee6814 Жыл бұрын

@@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 Thank you

@omaraljaderi2513 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get parts for this spout ?? Like the gray plastic part?

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 3 жыл бұрын

The plastic parts are not wear items so it may be hard to find them. You can check the Delta parts catalog or call support. www.deltafaucet.com/service-parts

@ScubaStevo94 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the same spout, however I've got leaking from what looks like inside the body, and out through that bottom hole. I'm suspecting its the smaller O-ring thats on that plastic insert that comes already installed in the spout, but do you happen to have a part number / size handy?

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I couldn't find a replacement for that tube/o-ring. I had one that was leaking and used a new o-ring from ACE and then 100% silicone and sealed up the threads.

@alysepeterson2471 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. Great video! We have the exact same faucet as you show in the video. Your first step is simply twisting off the spout. It looks so easy when you do it but ours won't budge! It was professionally installed. Is there a chance the plumber used some sort of fixative when installing? Are we in danger of breaking the in-wall piping if we try to force it? Thanks so much!

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 3 жыл бұрын

The plumber - if it was done properly should have not used anything on the brass spout with the o-ring but if it was installed by someone else they may have used caulking unnecessarily. You should see if the spout is able to move from the wall, can it shift any side to side, use a flat putty knife and "cut" it free from the wall tile. If the spout is free from the wall it either has something gluing it to the spout or possibly it is seized. YES you can break the plumbing if it is plastic (PVC...etc) if it is copper it still can be damaged by force but not as easily. You may need to call a plumber. Too much force can cause leaks on other parts of the tub/shower pipes.

@alysepeterson2471 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 What a quick reply, thank you and stay well!

@TheNextManimal 3 жыл бұрын

Hey so I finally got all the parts but when I went to try to unscrew the top off the diverter I couldn’t get it off w the needle nose pliers . Spent and hour trying to take it off then finally gave up, completely scratched up the paint with the pliers. Any suggestions on how to get it off? I tried a little WD40 inside but that didn’t work either. My mom’s calling a plumber friend to come look at it hopefully this week but I’m convinced we’ll just have to buy a new spout. Was able to get the O-ring changed tho so thanks for that!

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 3 жыл бұрын

The knob may be seized with mineral deposits, that happens with all my tub stoppers, they lock right up. WD-40 wouldn't help much with that. You could try and soak the pull up knob in CLR (clrbrands.com/Products/CLR-Household/CLR-Calcium-Lime-Rust-Remover) and that will break up the minerals. And/or you may need locking pliers like vice-grips and a bench vice or channel locks for the knob, make sure to protect the finish of the knob with some wood like a wooden paint stir.

@TheNextManimal 3 жыл бұрын

Mike's Home Maintenance N' Stuff okay, I thought it more be more rust in the knob than mineral deposits. I’ll soak it in CLR for a couple hours then try again. If not I’ll get some locking pliers. Thanks for all your help!

@paulwalsh2124 2 жыл бұрын

I swear my knob was glued. I protected the knob and used pliers to get to force i needed. Be careful I have other people break the shaft.

@michelewinchilla2842 3 жыл бұрын

What size is the smaller O ring inside the white part?

@mattheinrich4792 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the same tub spout that my kid broke. The spout itself is fine, but the inner plastic fitting is broken in half. Do you know if this is an available item to purchase somewhere? My internet searches turned up nothing. Thanks

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 2 жыл бұрын

I have not found this part as I needed it as well for one of my tubs. What I did and it might not be this way any more is since I have the brushed bronze and it is expensive I got the chrome one that was way cheaper and used the internals. Not ideal but so much cheaper for me.

@mattheinrich4792 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 thanks for getting back with me. I understand completely with the pricing the way it is. Mine is the brushed nickel looking one. I can’t find anywhere that sells it, regardless of price. Do you have the link to where you got your chrome one? I will gladly go down the same path as you with removing from new to replace my current one. Thanks again.

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 2 жыл бұрын

i just checked on Amazon where I got it before but the prices have skyrocketed. You may find one on eBay.

@bkearney8913 2 жыл бұрын

Mike - do you have a part number for the pin that goes inside the pull up cap? Mine is corroded and broke completely off.

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon and ACE sells a repair kit but it is Chrome only. You may be able to put your cap on it. "89205 Chrome Danco, Tub Spout Diverter Repair Kit"

@linusgrant1172 Жыл бұрын

By skipping all the scratching time, you can cut this video in half without missing any useful information.😁

@nelsont2628 3 жыл бұрын

Hey what model is that...I kinda wanna go with a whole new set up for my second bathroom

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 3 жыл бұрын

It was the Delta Linden Series but it is 6+ years old. It may not look the same today.

@cnorh1424 2 жыл бұрын

Question? I have the same exact spout. Problem is the diverter broke and I can’t find the replacement diverter anywhere. Anyone tell me where I could look for the replacement. Thanks!!!

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 2 жыл бұрын

There is a whole kit from a 3rd party but it is chrome. Danco Chrome Tub Spout Diverter Repair Kit Item #4399804. you can also call Delta 1-800-345-DELTA (3358) but prepare to pay full price.

@cnorh1424 2 жыл бұрын

That piece doesn’t fit. Do you have an email I could send you pictures of the diverter that I need. Maybe you can send me in the right direction.

@TheNextManimal 4 жыл бұрын

When I look for the Danco #62 o-ring on Google the ID is 5/16 inches not 15/16 inches, can I use it with this shower spout diverter or did they change the numbers and I need 15/16 inches?

@mikeshomemaintenancenstuff7030 4 жыл бұрын

Must be a typo...it is also wrong on the Danco site too.. It would be a flat washer with those dimensions... It is not a big deal... I was only replacing this o-ring because I had it off and it was cheap...the real issue was the diverter gasket.

@TheNextManimal 4 жыл бұрын

Mike's Home Maintenance N' Stuff Thanks for taking the time out to reply, I’m not as keen on this stuff as you are so I’m following your lead. Will update ya in a couple weeks when I get to fix it.

@bruceleehee9267 Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

@user-te5vp6qv5h Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. If the top handle is stubborn and won't unscrew from the metal pin, you can still disassemble the diverter without removing that handle. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNR5hsaD2LCocXU.html I had to do it this way and it was easier than expected to reassemble after subjecting the disassembled parts to a two-minute CLR bath, which is all I needed to get the diverter to function properly again.