Brand | DELTA FAUCET |
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Recommended Uses For Product | Bathroom |
Mounting Type | Deck Mount |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Material | Bronze |
Color | Venetian Bronze |
Number of Handles | 1 |
Included Components | Product Only |
Hole Count | 2 |
Special Feature | Lead Free |
Handle Type | Lever |
Installation Type | single_hole_deck_mount, Single Hole |
Model Name | Delta Tub and Shower Faucets and Accessories |
Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
Manufacturer | Delta Faucet |
Part Number | RP54870RB |
Item Weight | 1.11 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 8 x 0.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | RP54870RB |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Finish | Brushed |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Lead Free |
Usage | Inside |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Delta Faucet Shower Handle Renovation Repair Trim Kit for Delta 600 Series Tub and Shower Trim Kits, Venetian Bronze RP54870RB
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Brand | DELTA FAUCET |
Recommended Uses For Product | Bathroom |
Mounting Type | Deck Mount |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Material | Bronze |
Color | Venetian Bronze |
Number of Handles | 1 |
Included Components | Product Only |
Hole Count | 2 |
Special Feature | Lead Free |
About this item
- UPDATE EXISTING SHOWER HANDLE TRIM: Update your existing Delta 600 series tub and shower trim with this repair parts kit
- NECESSARY REPAIR PARTS INCLUDED: Replacement kit includes: RP17443 shower handle, RP5883 deck plate, RP196 deck plate screws, RP1050 cap, RP5893 sleeve, RP20111 conversion ball, RP4993 seats & springs, RP188 cam and packing
- STRIKING BRONZE FINISH: An ornate blend of deep, warm tones and subtle highlights give Venetian Bronze a hand-brushed look that can transform any bathroom
- GENUINE DELTA REPAIR PART: This shower handle renovation kit is a genuine Delta repair part
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Delta Faucet Shower Handle Renovation Repair Trim Kit for Delta 600 Series Tub and Shower Trim Kits, Venetian Bronze RP54870RB
- Kits to update old 600 series Tub and Shower trim pieces in chrome, RB and SS.
- Includes the following RPs within the kit: - lever handle; RP5883RB - escutcheon; RP1050RB - cap; RP5893RB - sleeve; RP196RB - escutcheon screws; RP20111 - conversion ball; RP4993 - seats & springs; RP188 - cam and packing.
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ASIN | B0036WAALI |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,915 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #64 in Touch On Kitchen Sink Faucets |
Date First Available | April 15, 2011 |
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Customers like the ease of installation, appearance, quality and performance of the plumbing fixture. For example, they mention that the instructions are straightforward, the hardware looks nice and modern, and that the kit contains high quality metal parts. That said, some complain about the weight and disagree on fit, value, and completeness.
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Customers find the installation of the plumbing fixture to be easy. They mention that the instructions are straightforward, and the spring insertion is pretty simple. They also say it makes the upgrade much easier, and that the change is easily learned.
"...This kit does the job effectively and only takes a few minutes to install. I have used this for both a walk in shower and a shower/tub combo...." Read more
"Very Pleased. Good quality and easy to install." Read more
"SO easy to install... if you can get the old one off. I replaced a 40 year old Delta 600 faucet that had never been touched...." Read more
"...Very smooth operation, zero 'slop' in the handle. Very easy to install - grease everything up with silicone grease...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the plumbing fixture. They mention that the hardware looks much nicer and modern than the old plastic knob. The finish is awesome and it really helped freshen up the look of a 30 year old shower. Customers also appreciate the shiny new trim included and that the job took 15 minutes and the shower looks like new.
"...All in all a great looking replacement for the very old Delta faucet." Read more
"...The whole job took 15 minutes and the shower looks like new...." Read more
"The kit fits, it doesn't leak and looks okay...." Read more
"...My shower looks great now, the handle works as intended, and no more leak! I am very happy with this kit...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the plumbing fixture. They say it's well-made, contains high quality metal parts, and provides new guts for the existing water valve. Customers also mention that it looks and works like new, has a good solid feel, and is easy to install.
"Very Pleased. Good quality and easy to install." Read more
"...Overall, I was pleased with the ease of install and the quality of the parts." Read more
"After installing, it looks like a professional job with solid appearance, much better than the (used to be) clear plastic knurled ball it replaced...." Read more
"...In summary, this high-quality kit gave me a new, updated faucet without having to replace the valve or rip apart the wall...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the plumbing fixture. They mention that the valve works great, the kit does the job effectively, and it only takes a few minutes to install. Some say that the shower looks great now, the handle works as intended, and the new seals seem to work just fine.
"...This kit does the job effectively and only takes a few minutes to install. I have used this for both a walk in shower and a shower/tub combo...." Read more
"...It worked perfectly. The bonnet nut was set pretty hard with minerals but a dose of CLR ate through that and it came right off...." Read more
"...My shower looks great now, the handle works as intended, and no more leak! I am very happy with this kit...." Read more
"...was plastic this one is metal and the holes are different but it all works great and I'm finally rid of the cheap plastic crystal knob." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the plumbing fixture. Some mention that everything fit perfectly, it was easy to put in, and the necessary metal parts fit perfectly. However, others say that some parts didn't fit, it's an extremely tight fit, and that the control was very touchy and hard to adjust correctly.
"...It is 100% a direct fit, and it comes with the Delta warranty." Read more
"Bought to replace my old Delta shower handle. Fits weel, asy to install." Read more
"...tool completely covered the chrome splines, because it is an extremely tight fit (which is why it works)...." Read more
"...This kit fit the bill perfectly. The first thing I did was searched for "Delta 600 series" on YouTube...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the plumbing fixture. Some mention it's a great value, saves them a lot of money, and looks nice for the money. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a new valve.
"...trim plate and that old ugly clear crystal handle made this kit worth every penny...." Read more
"...They are quite expensive for what they are but to convert a Delta knob to a lever you don't have many choices and this is the "official" kit, non..." Read more
"...I love this kit- saved me huge time and money not having to replace the entire valve- or call a plumber! Would buy again." Read more
"...Not really thought out to well from an engineering standpoint, imho. The other issue stems from the water pressure...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the completeness of the plumbing fixture. Some mention that it has everything they need including replacement inner hardware, while others say that it doesn't come with a full kit.
"...All the parts were accounted for and installation was relatively easy. Turning off the water supply is required...." Read more
"...plug for the push-button shower diverter (Delta RP2865) does NOT come with this kit and must be purchased separately.—..." Read more
"...I will tell you that this kit has everything you need including replacement inner hardware...." Read more
"...This kit is a mess if you're trying to update from an old, jewel handle Delta shower faucet. DON'T BOTHER...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the plumbing fixture. They mention that the handle moves about 30 degrees before actually changing any setting, has lots of slop, and does not point straight up and down when turned off. Some say that the tension is so strong that the hand will not move unless you use your hand. That said, some complain that the handles does not stay in the on position and keeps dropping. Overall, some customers are not happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The handle moved about 30 degrees before actually changing any setting - lots of 'slop'...." Read more
"...2. The lever is fairly heavy and will sink a little after opening it up...." Read more
"...the only problem we have with it, is that the handle points in the wrong direction...." Read more
"...if you apply grease to the ball, after installing it, the handle would come down on it own but that worked fine after I turned the water back on...." Read more
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This kit from Delta is MUCH better than the garbage universal kit from another manufacturer that was on there. Everything was made of metal. The valve ball is an actual conversion ball to change from the 'crystal ball' handle to a a proper lever handle. The handle now rotates toward the H for hot, and the C for cold. Very smooth operation, zero 'slop' in the handle. Very easy to install - grease everything up with silicone grease. This kit does not come with the tension adjuster, I'm not sure why. It doesn't seem to need it, so that is probably why, although you can buy the part individually and add it if you wanted more tension.
When removing the old cap, be extremely cautious. You are very likely to destroy your valve due to a design that has the whole thing held in place by three small copper pipes. I had a couple plumbers not take the job because they knew how hard it was to remove. I soaked in vinegar for a few days (on Delta's recommendation) to remove calcium build-up, used PB Blaster penetrating oil, ran cold water through pipe and poured boiling water over cap, tapped hard on it to loosen. Still nothing, it was not going to come loose without shearing off the three copper pipes in the back. I ended up using a Dremel tool to cut the piece that covers the valve off. I then tried to grip the valve to hold it steady and use a pipe wrench to loosen the cap. I couldn't get a good enough grip on the valve to do it, but you might have better luck - mine was recessed into the wall too far. I ended up using a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to very carefully cut the cap off - use caution to not damage the valve threads. This worked great! I was able to get it off without damaging the valve at all. Once the old garbage was off, installing this kit was a piece of cake.
My shower looks great now, the handle works as intended, and no more leak! I am very happy with this kit.
If you tackle the job yourself, and your cap does not easily come off, I recommend going straight for the Dremel to remove it.
I do find the hot/cold selection a bit strange. The bottom portion of the handle is what you use to select hot or cold. I would have thought it was the top that you pointed to to select the temperature. Adjusting hot or cold involves twisting the knob, not turning it. I also find this odd but I an sure I can adjust.
All in all a great looking replacement for the very old Delta faucet.
The toughest part of this install will be removing the old dome nut. Luckily, after a few good taps with my wrench, it loosened up easily. The rest of the install is fairly straightforward. Also, make sure to use some plumbers grease on all the seals and ball. The total replacement took me about 30 minutes.
I read a lot of comments before ordering this kit and I want to address them:
1. Yes, this kit “reverses” the hot and cold. Seriously...people are really complaining about this? Talk about first-world problems. It honestly not that big of a deal, just get use to it.
2. The lever is fairly heavy and will sink a little after opening it up. This also happened in my install and I torqued down the dome nut pretty tight (but not too tight as to twist the entire valve). Once I turned on the water main and tested the shower faucet, it no longer happened.
3. This kit does not come with the large O-ring located on the back of the valve. In my case, I gently removed the old O-ring, cleaned it off (and cleaned the valve), put some plumbers grease on it then reinstalled. If your O-ring is damaged, you can get a replacement at a big box home improvement store for about a buck.
4. The water flow is restricted/slow. I did notice a bit of difference between the new valve and the old one. Personally, it doesn’t really bother me if the shower pressure is a bit weaker. Plus, tub/shower valves and heads are pretty much all low-flow to conserve water, and I’m all for saving water.
5. The new dome nut doesn’t have ridges on top making it difficult to tighten. It does have some small edges near the front of the dome that you can just barely get a pair of channel locks on. I wish these edges were bigger because my pliers did slip a little and I ended up using a strap wrench.
Overall, I was pleased with the ease of install and the quality of the parts.
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I found one caveat however. The water flow is noticeably reduced at the tub spout after installing this. The new ball valve must be enviro friendly in that it is designed to save water. Similar to how new kitchen and bathroom sink faucets have lower flow as well. (1.5gpm vs the outgoing 2.2gpm). The shower head water flow difference is unnoticeable.
Dislike,… A little pricy