Delta Shower Valve leaking


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Old 04-28-21, 04:50 AM
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Delta Shower Valve leaking

The shower in my master bath started to drip continuously. Picked up new cartridge and what I thought was a straight forward replacement. Unfortunately the new cartridge leaks continuously as well. This is more than the drips that come after the shower gets turned off. Not a big leak but enough to be annoying.Did I miss something obvious. perhaps damaged one of the round gaskets. If I had to do it again, I would use some silicone plumbers lubricant but I wouldn't have thought it would ahve been necessary.
 
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Old 04-28-21, 05:39 AM
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Did you use a Delta brand replacement cartridge or an aftermarket one? More than once I've had trouble with aftermarket. If you call Delta they will send you the parts you need.
 
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Old 04-28-21, 06:38 AM
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This was an aftermarket cartridge so that might be a possibility. I have a replacement coming today. This is such a straightforward replacement. Would this mean that the leak is internal to the cartridge?
 
 

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