Delta Shower Handle Cartridge Replacement - IFixit Repair Guide

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Delta Shower Handle Cartridge Replacement

Introduction

If you have a leaking shower head, one cause could be from the shower handle cartridge letting water through when the handle is fully closed.

This cartridge is designed to mix hot and cold water from two separate pipes and exit out of your shower head. Just like other mechanical parts, the cartridge can wear out over time and not fully close when the shower handle is in the closed/off position.

Before using this guide, figure out what make and model cartridge your shower has. Some make and models may look different on the front but are similar on the back and are installed the same way as the Delta model #RP19804 shown in the guide.

What you need

1. Step 1 Shower Handle Cartridge

   

   • Turn off the water supply to the house by turning the knob seen here to the off position.

   • This can be done with a water shut off key or a pair of pliers.

   • This style of knob has 2 holes that line up when it is in the off position.

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