Fixing a leaky Delta Bathtub Faucet

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @trinafirey1175
    @trinafirey1175 Год назад +6

    Thanks so much for the step by step instructions and for explaining how the parts work. You’re so right about reinstalling that spring. It requires the patience of a saint!

  • @Miloveday
    @Miloveday Год назад +6

    Brian, thank you! I didn't see where the spring was at when I removed the old stem😮 you enlightened me and you're right, what a challenge! Thanks Brother!

  • @charleslambertjr3842
    @charleslambertjr3842 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video, if you have to do this in the future, the silicone grease that they sell in small tubes will definitely help the rubber to slide in a little bit easier , and make sure that the rubber is all the way flat, fully inserted, sometimes that little rubber part doesn’t want to sit flat without pressing it, and I found that it’s best to use the old springs because some of the new ones that are smaller and stiffer don’t work as easily , adding the silicone grease will make turning the water on and off easier as others have stated
    🏁😎👍

  • @ronball81
    @ronball81 Год назад +18

    I was smiling the whole time I was watching waiting for you to reveal the "Tooth Paste Trick".... Ive been a contractor for 42 years and the solution was right there the whole time... Fill the rubber boot of the seat spring with the tooth paste, cover the outside with the tooth paste as well... put tooth paste on your finger... with it all lined up on you finger tip and the outside slathered with tooth paste insert the seat and spring assembled... The tooth paste holds it there all assembled even if wet... insert valve assembly... screw it all back together and boom its done... 15 minutes and its all fixed... Your welcome! :)

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад +2

      Thanks for the comment Ron, hopefully other people will see it and it will help them 👍🙏✌️❤️

    • @EsqChrio
      @EsqChrio Год назад +3

      Thanks. I did it a couple of years ago and suffered trying to keep that spring and rubber boot together. It never worked right. I decided to tackle it again so I watched some videos doing the install and just stumbled across your comment. Note to self: Always read the comments. I had both H&C installed in about 20 minutes. Your tip is sincerely appreciated. P.S. Be sure and rub a little silicone grease on the rubber boot and washer. Makes it super easy to turn off and on. 🤠

    • @Malc2112
      @Malc2112 Год назад +3

      I just used this technique five minutes ago. First shot it seated and stuck. Problem solved. Lol.

    • @waldofaldo1908
      @waldofaldo1908 10 месяцев назад +2

      Extremely helpful. Thanks so much for taking your time to make this.

    • @klsphotography
      @klsphotography 8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much for this comment. Helped so much! As did this video! 🙏🏼

  • @rcafiore3424
    @rcafiore3424 Год назад +9

    I used plumbers silicone grease to hold the seat and spring in place . Went in with no problem. Also, if you get a paper cup and cut it in half length wise
    and use it as a troughed, you’ll save the seat from falling down behind the wall.

  • @texastierra
    @texastierra 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for posting this video y helped make things very easy. I did the stick thing and somebody mentioned to use hand soap on the seat before trying to put it in the hole. With the combination of the stick like you suggested and the soap in took me less than 5 minutes to replace each seat. I was ready to spend a couple of hours. No more leaks.

  • @PezUnion2004
    @PezUnion2004 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the help, I was able to get my spring and seat in with a lot less trouble after watching your video

  • @CorwinYoutube
    @CorwinYoutube 6 месяцев назад +3

    Had to comment with another "Thank you!". Appreciate you uploading this man!

  • @kennyh6101
    @kennyh6101 9 месяцев назад +2

    👍🏻finally someone posting what a pain the seat and springs are to get back in. Thought I was an idiot.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  9 месяцев назад +1

      No you're not a idiot, that thing was a pain in the Aspercream 🤣😆😁

  • @kdubb2465
    @kdubb2465 Год назад +4

    OMG. Female here. I feel like I am changing this washer every 6 months or so. Been in my home about 15 years before the part went out. (They must be making the rubber cheaper now)
    Anywho like you, I have spent hours trying to get the darn thing back in. You gave me the idea to use a sharpened pencil. What a difference a day makes. While in place with pencil still in, i was able to take the flat side of a screw and push it in enough (on both sides) then gently took the pencil out. Then Pushed it in further with the flat part of screw and it stayed. 🔥🔥
    (Hint) for others. You don’t have to have two people, but it’s easier to have someone hold a flash light while you look in the dark hole. All the best…

    • @samhall3444
      @samhall3444 Год назад +1

      Use a lubricant and the rubber will last longer.

  • @TheSouthbreeze
    @TheSouthbreeze 2 года назад +7

    Patience. I almost called the national guard to help with this. I almost cried. Your idea for that stupid spring and washer is the best. Sucess! Thank you!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      I know it's a damn shame they made this thing so hard to fix🤣🤣😆

  • @odacious2571
    @odacious2571 13 дней назад +1

    Helped me out tremendously thank you

  • @suzysalvatore536
    @suzysalvatore536 4 месяца назад +1

    Really liked your video so much more than the ones that have too much going on ..music in the background ...going off on tangents. Your calm explanation was just what I needed cause i was about to flip out dealing with this is leaking water. Thank you

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  4 месяца назад

      Thank you Suzy

  • @davidbrame5603
    @davidbrame5603 Год назад +1

    Thanks you saved me me 4.5hrs of frustration. This repair with our instructions only took women’s including a 10min drive to Lowe’s.

  • @alexishintz3154
    @alexishintz3154 Год назад +8

    This video was exactly what I've been searching for, for like 12 hours. And the commentary, made my whole day😄😄
    Thank you so much!!!

  • @robinrowe8025
    @robinrowe8025 2 года назад +1

    All the faucets and shut off valves are all old in my house I replaced almost all the the shut off valves in the house replaced the kitchen counter sink , faucet and almost done with the plumbing . Then figure out how to replace bathroom faucet . Both the sink and tub faucets leak and the shut off valve to the commode is shot ahhhh . Thank you for showing what to do .

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      You're welcome Robin 💘 and thanks for the comment 👍

  • @stacymilligan5761
    @stacymilligan5761 2 года назад +2

    Big Brian! Man you patiently and honestly did your thing. Thank you for explaining all of the pitfalls.👈🏿

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      you're welcome Stacy thanks for the comment 👍♥️

  • @EsqChior
    @EsqChior 4 месяца назад +1

    I feel your pain. House built in 1959. Have to replace these every couple of years. Literally drives me crazy each time. I use a pair of long needle nose pliers with lots of toothpaste. Be sure and grease up the black seals and o-rings with human grade silicone grease. Makes them turn easier and last longer. Great video.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the comment 😍👍🙏

  • @paultrawick3811
    @paultrawick3811 Год назад +2

    Great video, only had to endure 45mins worth of frustration with the seating/spring part. Without your video would’ve taken hours. Thank you for your content and keep it up!!!

  • @seanellio
    @seanellio Год назад +1

    Thank you for this.
    The guy at the hardware store was telling me the rubber went in then the spring. Needless to say, that was a mess.
    Watched your vid and got it done.

  • @danhinchliffe-w8p
    @danhinchliffe-w8p Год назад +1

    Thank you! Whoever installed mine must have lost the spring for the cold side and just left it out. I've had a slow drip for years. I got a spring and new rubber washer, put them on a dull pencil, pushed them in place, and used a flathead screwdriver to hold the washer in place while I pulled the pencil out. I probably didn't even need to replace the stem unit, but I already had it so I did.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад

      I'm glad it went smoothly for you 🙂

  • @deato94
    @deato94 Год назад +1

    Thank God I found this video! I was struggling so much with that damn rubber washer. I had the stupid thing in backwards. Thanks man!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад +1

      Glad I could help 🤗

  • @erichjort2546
    @erichjort2546 4 месяца назад +1

    You did a great job explaining how to do it thank you I'm gonna try that tomorrow and yer rightvit took me forever to get the spring and washer in I didn't do something right cuz when turned water back on it spewed and wouldn't turn off thinking it wss set tight enough but your video is very good gonna watch again

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  4 месяца назад

      Aww well hopefully things will be easier this time and some people say use toothpaste to help hold the spring on also

  • @patrickmason395
    @patrickmason395 Год назад +1

    Brian, thank you very much for your video man. I’ve been playing with that spring in that rubber washer for two hours. I was losing my mind man and then I came home and I was looking at some videos and I saw yours and you said that it took you a little bit of time to man I feel a little bit better, so thank you very much for sharing that with everyone the truth that’s awesome dude thank you very much

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад

      Thanks Patrick I try to keep it real 😉

  • @bobbylocks8354
    @bobbylocks8354 Год назад +1

    Damn thanks big Brian u saved me a lot of trouble.awesome channel

  • @bobcoker7738
    @bobcoker7738 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your video. It helped. A friend suggested using a #2 pencil eraser to help push that cap and spring.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад

      That's a good suggestion ☺️

  • @garrisong
    @garrisong 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for this video I’m about to attempt this myself toothpaste will be my friend.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  5 месяцев назад +2

      You can do it 💪 You got this 👍

  • @luciomartinez
    @luciomartinez 6 месяцев назад +1

    Helped out greatly! Thank you for posting this!

  • @mattmiller9541
    @mattmiller9541 2 года назад +1

    Thanks this was a big help not a lot of videos on this set up

  • @jeffreywhite4091
    @jeffreywhite4091 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome and clear instructions thank you

  • @teresadasher939
    @teresadasher939 Год назад +1

    Run into a problem last evening where the water will not shut off will correct this morning had to watch a video figure it out thank you

  • @lillianlandrigan1809
    @lillianlandrigan1809 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish you the Best... the best video ever. Thank you so much.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      Thank you Lillian 💖☺️

  • @RandyJustiniani
    @RandyJustiniani 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for making this video.
    Man I was wondering how the peices go back in there.
    It keeps leaking.
    Now i know.
    I been puting that spring and the rubber piece backwards😂😂😂
    I'm an idiot.😂😅

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  7 месяцев назад

      Lol 😆 glad this video helped you

  • @anthonyrivera5219
    @anthonyrivera5219 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @michaelprice1522
    @michaelprice1522 Год назад +1

    Other videos show the guy just slipping the spring and washer in 1st time , no problem . They obviously edited it. This is the only video I have seen that tells it like it is . A BIG PAIN! Thanks, I thought it was me.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад

      Yes it is a pain , that's why I made the video to tell like it is , lol but it can be done 😅🤣😆

  • @brendawolfe1895
    @brendawolfe1895 2 года назад +1

    Good explanation...now...hope I can do it!..Tks..

  • @dedethom9
    @dedethom9 3 года назад +1

    This is so helpful. Thanks a bunch!

  • @evahle
    @evahle 2 года назад +1

    Thank you.

  • @Foo450
    @Foo450 Месяц назад +1

    I use a pencil sharpen. A bit of grease on the spring works well. Thanks I like the video.

  • @dont-want-no-wrench
    @dont-want-no-wrench 9 месяцев назад +1

    good video man, helpful.

  • @dylonhonesti3476
    @dylonhonesti3476 Год назад +1

    My brother thank u

  • @JohnDavis-xk5fi
    @JohnDavis-xk5fi 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Ron for the clear instructions. Mine still doesn't work right, but that always happens to me.

  • @Sean663
    @Sean663 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Brian, I finally found a video with the same style as mine. I’m getting stuck at the step where you pull out the old cartridge around 3:45. My old cartridge seems to be stuck in there. Any tips on how to remove it?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  8 месяцев назад

      I would get a long screwdriver 🪛 and try to move it around, also a vacuum cleaner with good suction after you break it free would probably get it out to

  • @juanguevara7721
    @juanguevara7721 7 месяцев назад +1

    Help I have the same system but when I tight the galvanize tube it tight the key and it won't turn..what can I do in thus case

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  7 месяцев назад

      Try to put some wd40 on it and tap it with a hammer

  • @rheak8025
    @rheak8025 2 года назад +1

    Thankyou

  • @marioverduzco07
    @marioverduzco07 2 года назад +2

    Great video, but im still wondering who designed thiss 😒

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      I know it's a real pain in the butt to fix to get that rubber piece in I think a .dropped about 4 or 5 behind the wall lol

  • @nealtv4222
    @nealtv4222 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful

  • @JohnDavis-xk5fi
    @JohnDavis-xk5fi 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have a weird problem. I thought I had done everything right. When I turn the water on, it comes on, but if I turn it off all the way until the knob stops, it is still running. If I don't turn it all the way off, but stop turning the knob before it hits the hard stop, it will stop running. It's pretty weird and I know it's not supposed to do that. Does anyone know how to fix this?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  13 дней назад

      You have the extender piece in wrong

  • @mjourniette820
    @mjourniette820 14 дней назад

    I did all that and still leaking could it be a bad shower head or bad tub spout?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  14 дней назад

      Might be the other side too

    • @mjourniette820
      @mjourniette820 14 дней назад

      @@BigBrian otherside?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  14 дней назад

      @@mjourniette820 yeah in this video I did the hot water side you also have the cold water side too

    • @mjourniette820
      @mjourniette820 14 дней назад

      @@BigBrian i replaced the hot and cold as well with the rubber piece and springs. Still leaks

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  13 дней назад

      @@mjourniette820 the only thing I can tell you now is to feel the water to see if it's hot or cold, and you probably going to have to redo it, to make sure everything is correct

  • @nathanmcdowell4731
    @nathanmcdowell4731 2 года назад

    Is it not possible to unscrew the water supply line from the other side and place the spring/washer that way?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      I guess it depends on your bathroom but I would have to cut my wall open to get to my pipe

  • @fuzzycounsellor9147
    @fuzzycounsellor9147 2 года назад +2

    Good video very helpful, thanks!
    I will try the stick method if using needle nose pliers fails. I volunteered to help a friend who has a very similar problem with a laundry tub with the seat mounted horizontal but it isn't even facing me it is to the side. This design when mounted horizontally is without a doubt the dumbest I have ever seen.
    Hanging those who approved this design would be far too kind a fate.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      Lol 😃 Thank you Fuzzy, I know ppl built somethings like they were never going to break again

  • @talktech1
    @talktech1 6 месяцев назад

    Why did you use someone elses repair video and voice over it?

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  6 месяцев назад

      I only used a small portion that's it because he didn't show how hard it is to really put the spring in, see the comments ???

  • @rickybutler2826
    @rickybutler2826 Год назад +1

    It looks like you got so frustrated with it that you turned white. Lol

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад

      Yeah but I fixed it 👍

  • @keithpotts4974
    @keithpotts4974 Год назад

    Thought you was replacing the hot side.? Then you just used another guy's video. I watch his right b4 yours. 🤣

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  Год назад

      I did do the hot side??? I only used a small portion just to show how to take the nut off, that guys video is nothing like mine he left a lot of stuff out

  • @PhilT993
    @PhilT993 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the tips. What a horrible design that is!!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      Yep and remember it is for a Delta Faucet I found out after watching other videos that they all are not the same

    • @PhilT993
      @PhilT993 2 года назад +1

      @@BigBrian Yes. I am going to repair a drip in a rental out 60 miles away tomorrow. I just hope it's not a Delta.

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      @@PhilT993 lol I feel you the hardest part is getting that little rubber washer back in 👍

    • @JoeyGarcia.
      @JoeyGarcia. 2 года назад +1

      Great video Brian you gonna try to find the ones you dropped?🤣. Yo I had to do this tonight! Was hard to get that spring/washer in! But with the lords good help I got it in!!😀 very helpful video. I felt your pain brother!

    • @BigBrian
      @BigBrian  2 года назад

      @@JoeyGarcia. thank you Joe and thank God that the rest of the Sinks are a lot easier to fix than the bathtub 🤣😆👍♥️ oh and hell no I'm not gonna try to get those that fell behind the tub lol it's probably a lot more back their from the previous owner 😆🤣

  • @lostee2001
    @lostee2001 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much!