Easiest way to fix this shower faucet.
#1
11-16-20, 01:19 PM
Easiest way to fix this shower faucet.
Background: New home, or at least we bought it new in Jan 2019. oddly we've never used the front bathroom tub for anything. We recently had need to turn it on and I discovered that the HOT and COLD are switched.
I'm trying to find an easy way to fix this and want to do my research beforehand.
The pictures below show the type of faucet (No brand on it) as well as what I believe to be the underside of the tub from the basement. (Thank goodness that's open! )
So, my question is, what is the easiest way to fix the issue.
If I open the faucet handle area (two screws, but the piece appears to be caulked in place, so I want to be sure before I attempt) Will the connections be accessible through that hole?
If not, then I'm assuming I could just swap out the two connections there in the basement (though to be sure, one may pipe may need to be replaced as it may be too short.
thanks for any input!
I'm trying to find an easy way to fix this and want to do my research beforehand.
The pictures below show the type of faucet (No brand on it) as well as what I believe to be the underside of the tub from the basement. (Thank goodness that's open! )
So, my question is, what is the easiest way to fix the issue.
If I open the faucet handle area (two screws, but the piece appears to be caulked in place, so I want to be sure before I attempt) Will the connections be accessible through that hole?
If not, then I'm assuming I could just swap out the two connections there in the basement (though to be sure, one may pipe may need to be replaced as it may be too short.
thanks for any input!
#2
11-16-20, 03:17 PM
Group Moderator
There are some fixtures where you can change the way the insert is installed to swap hot and cold.
Do you know the model of that Delta fixture.
Do you know the model of that Delta fixture.
#3
11-16-20, 07:10 PM
No, I don't. and until you said it, i didn't even realize they are Delta. lOL
In looking at the pipes from below, I realize that I can't switch them there, as it may also affect the back shower and both bathroom sinks. If I'm going to fix this, I'll need to do it at the faucet.
In looking at the pipes from below, I realize that I can't switch them there, as it may also affect the back shower and both bathroom sinks. If I'm going to fix this, I'll need to do it at the faucet.
Last edited by Marvinator; 11-16-20 at 07:37 PM.
#5
11-17-20, 08:43 AM
Member
I'd be switching them under the floor, if you cut them where they run together in a straight line it would not be to short and you could just use a couple of Shark Bite fittings.
If it was mine, instead of couplings I'd be adding two Shark Bite ball valves instead of just couplings.
That way the water could be cut off just to that fauset if it needed to be repaired in the future.
If it was mine, instead of couplings I'd be adding two Shark Bite ball valves instead of just couplings.
That way the water could be cut off just to that fauset if it needed to be repaired in the future.
#6
11-17-20, 08:52 AM
Member
Before I switched the water lines from below I would verify that the two water lines were in the correct position. Are they are actually feeding the faucet on the wrong side? Just run some hot water and feel the pipes from below to see which one gets warm. If the piping is correct I would pursue correcting the problem at the faucet. If you contact Delta with a picture of the faucet they can identify it and tell you how to fix your problem.
#7
11-17-20, 10:05 AM
joecaption Exaclty what I had thought would work, BUT these lines also run to the back shower, and both sinks. If I switch it in the basement, I'm affecting all four faucets. I'm quite confident that the lines were switched at the shower point, and am considering opening the handle to see what's in there. I want to get some caulk handy to seal it back up even if I do nothing at this point. All I have is painter's caulk, I think it would be bet if I got some silicon caulk.
CasualJoe Not to belabor the point, but both sinks AND the back shower all have the water correct. I am pretty sure this is a local issue at the shower faucet itself.
CasualJoe Not to belabor the point, but both sinks AND the back shower all have the water correct. I am pretty sure this is a local issue at the shower faucet itself.
#9
11-18-20, 07:37 AM
Member
CasualJoe Not to belabor the point, but both sinks AND the back shower all have the water correct. I am pretty sure this is a local issue at the shower faucet itself.
From below is the left hand supply line hot and the right cold? If it is then the cartridge is installed backwards.
#10
11-18-20, 09:45 AM
If you can't figure out the model number, I would remove the faceplate and determine if the cartridge is reversible. Many can just be removed, turned 180 degrees and reinstalled. Seems like a lot easier project than changing piping.
I'm not as well-versed as some here about facet models, but if you do remove that faceplate, I'm sure someone will be able to tell you just by looking at it.
I'm not as well-versed as some here about facet models, but if you do remove that faceplate, I'm sure someone will be able to tell you just by looking at it.
Dan1973
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#11
11-18-20, 10:57 AM
Group Moderator
Just passing thru here again. Noticed they used tin to seal the holes in the wood floor.
I'd make sure that metal isn't sharp or it will be cutting those pipes.
That looks like a Delta Monitor shower valve.
It does have a cartridge that is reversible for hot and cold.
When inserting the cartridge, be sure that the H is on the hot side of the valve body, which, while facing the valve, is on the left hand side. In the picture it's highlighted black. Normally it's gray.
Delta shower valve information video
I'd make sure that metal isn't sharp or it will be cutting those pipes.
That looks like a Delta Monitor shower valve.
It does have a cartridge that is reversible for hot and cold.
When inserting the cartridge, be sure that the H is on the hot side of the valve body, which, while facing the valve, is on the left hand side. In the picture it's highlighted black. Normally it's gray.
Delta shower valve information video
Last edited by PJmax; 11-18-20 at 11:14 AM.
