I fixed mine then I watched your video🤣. I "closed the main" then removed that big screw holding the cartridge, after about 3 secs my parts came out flying and water as well. Went to check on the main and it wasn't closed all the way 🤣. I had to figure out how to put everything together. As soon as I finished I started looking for videos and came across this one. Now I know I did put everything back correctly 🤣.
i went to a local plumber shop and the old guy there had the valley cart. he was out of the rebuild kit, so he sold me a delta rebuild kit which he used many times in the past. it works fine, he also provided some good info. he said the hardest part of the job was getting the bonette nut off. he was right. he said if it is squezzed to tight it will egg shape and you'll never get it off. thanx again.
Glad the video helped you out. Great tips on talking with the plumbing on the delta information. Thanks for watching gjepoli4399 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
This tutorial was a lifesaver. Great instructions throughout and attention to detail. We were reinserting the springs and gaskets and neglected to note the proper orientation. We put gaskets in first and when we tried shutting off water, the plastic shutoff plate would not engage with springs. Thanks to the vid, you showed us the error of our ways 👍🏻😅 Thank you for your rockstar plumbing expertise!
That's awesome to hear. Glad the video helped you & your mother out. The whole purpose of my channel is to help others. Thanks for watching & make sure you help support the channel by subscribing 👍
You video saved my day. After watching your video, I was able to replace a valley faucet that was broken. Thank you very much for posting such a great video.
Thank you. You saved my day! Old fixtures are the worst! I needed to return to the store 3 times before I got it right. Your video helped tremendously! The instructions on the seats and springs or VA-1 cartridge stinks the manufacturers need to realize that DIY sometimes means "beginner" trying to save the cost of a plumber. Thanks again.
That's awesome 😀 I'm glad you got your faucet fixed. My video was from start to finish so a DIY'er can do it and save the money of a costly plumber. I'll have alot more videos for things around the house that help others coming up. Thanks for watching & Subscribing Judy! 👍
Thank you so much. I was replacing the cartridge but the water wasn't shut off all the way and the pieces went flying everywhere. Couldn't figure out how to put it back and the "Pros" at Home Depot were NOT helpful at all. Ended up going to a speciality plumbing store to get all the pieces and this video totally saved me! If only they made nicer handles.
Glad the video helped out. The "Pros" at home depot don't know much that's for sure lol. Thanks for watching Julie & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Thank you thank you this video saved me a ton of trouble. I replaced the cartridge and it was leaking worse than before. Turns out I needed seats and springs as well.
Thank you so much for this video! I installed the new valve core only to still have a leak when I turned the water back on. After watching you I realized I needed to go back to the hardware store and pick up the two springs with new plugs. one of them was damaged.
@@ApartmentMaintenance The one thing I will say though... Judging from how mine came out and how they look on some other videos... I believe the white piece is supposed to go on the opposite end of the spring from the black rubber piece. I really doubt it even matters that much. It's just creating a smoother spot for the spring to sit on inside there. Or who knows maybe both I've seen are wrong. I'm honestly not sure.
@@sc9475 I ran a property from 2008-2018 that had 204 apartments & they all had the valley tub faucet I show in the video. Over a 10 year span of me working there every single one I repaired had the plastic pieces on the end of the spring where I installed them. I just went back with what was there originally. Those faucets all had the original parts in them & that's how "Valley" installed the parts from the factory. You could have the non OEM parts which if that is the case, the cartridge will leak when you turn the water back on. I had that happen to me which is how I know this. I linked all the OEM parts in the video description to help everyone get the correct parts so they don't run into that issue. It's not the rubber washers, it's not the springs, it's not the little plastic pieces, it's the cartridge itself that is slightly shorter & it won't work. Hope that information helps out. Thanks again for watching bro 🛠️👍
I had the problem of replacing a Valley cartridge (Danco version) but used the wrong Seats & Springs (Danco Delta version) and I got a constant drip from the showerhead. Your video helped me sort the problem out. I did find the correct Danco Valley version) at Lowes. Since there were no shut-off valves on the Valve I had to turn off the water mains a the street. I would have preferred to use the (Valley Cartridge0 but could not find it locally. Just a note you're showing the correct way to assemble the rubber seats & springs was a lifesaver. So thanks for your efforts & TH-cam... paul t paul t 5 months ago
Changed the innards on my shower faucet, everything went fine. Ended up having to make a shim to place between the chromed finish cap and the plastic part that kinda sticks through. Don’t know why it ended up being like that. Thought maybe the cap wasn’t going on all the way. But anyway, it’s working smooth now with no leaks. Heck of a lot cheaper than a new faucet, probably better than a new faucet.
Hey Perry, glad the video helped. The reason you have a gap from the cartridge & the chrome cap is because the replacement cartridge you purchased is not a Valley replacement cartridge. Not sure what brand you got, maybe Danco from Lowes? But that's the reason why & I've dealt with that before & only bought original replacement parts going forward. You can order the factory replacement cartridge from ChicagoFaucetShoppe.com It may start leaking after using it for a while & the last thing you want is water running back behind the shower wall that you can't see. I would replace the seats & springs as well. Don't forget to grab some faucet grease for the o-rings on the cartridge, which you can get at Lowes or Home Depot in the faucet part aisle. I'll post links for the cartridge, & seats & springs below. Thanks for watching Perry & Subscribe to the channel 👍 Cartridge Link: www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm Seats & Springs Link: www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V1001CD-p/val-v1001cd.htm
Great video. Thank you. Why did the white plastic cartridge you removed have two tabs that fit into the housing, but the new cartridge had only one tab the fit into the left side?
The one I removed was the original cartridge. They must have changed something with the factory replacement over the years. That happens alot with replacement parts as time goes by. Thanks for watching tttboyy & subscribe to the channel 👍
When you get to the part of replacing the handle, how do you secure the first handle (the one you didn't install.) I bought a kit, but the directions don't show how you secure the handle. Otherwise it just falls off. There is a threaded hole on the underside where it looks like a bolt or something should screw in to secure it. Thanks for any info. (The kit I bought only has the oval handle.)
Same way you would install the handle I used but you are correct there is a set screw on the bottom side of that oval handle that uses an Allen key wrench to tighten it. I believe the size Allen key is 1/8". Hope that helps. Thanks for watching Lesteangemd & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Thank you for your reply. I think I found the set screw you are talking about. It was loose in the package instead of with the other two plate screws. I'm so hesitant at trying these things, but your videos provide good instruction and encouragement.
Your video makes removing the faucet handle look so easy! We have this same one in our guest bathroom and rarely use it (maybe once per year.) Last year, a plumber came out because it had a slow drip. Then we discovered last month when we had guests again that the plumber put the handle back on upside down, and they were not able to get hot water. After closer inspection, we realized it's also missing the little screw that you loosened with the wrench in your video. There's just a hole there, but the handle is stuck on tight upside down... I'm worried about breaking something trying to remove it, and we're well past timing to get the plumber back out to fix his mistake. Any ideas?
Sorry I missed your comment a few weeks ago, did you get it figured out? If there's not a set screw holding the handle on then it should just pull off. If it's on tight I would try a pair of pliers but it should come off fairly easy since it doesn't have the set screw. Hopefully the plumber didn't glue it on or something crazy since he probably lost the screw. Thanks for watching Jocelyn & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Appreciate that Franz. You only have to shut the main water off if you don't have shut offs at the tub faucet either behind the cover plate or in an access panel on the other side of the wall of the tub. I have the correct parts to do the repair linked in the video description if needed. Thanks for watching Franz & subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Mine does not have the hot and cold shut off valve at the front. I have to abandon ship. I have to find first where it is located.
The kit I picked up for the o-rings and spring did not come with the plastic bits. I still have a slow drip. I also changed the cartridge. I used the link someone placed on here and picked up the correct cartridge. Help!
I'm about to do this repair to my only shower, it leaks from both the base of the handle and the showerhead. Unfortunately my tap water is from a well and is very hard. Everything is iron-stained including the bonnet nut and wall escutcheon. Additionally, the last time anyone touched this shower faucet for repair was 1999, so that's 25 years of iron buildup inside this faucet. Is it likely that will present a problem as I try to rebuild the faucet? Mine is the exact same as in the video.
@@Spaghetti_Parmesan As long as you can get it apart you shouldn't have any issues. Good luck on your repair. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
@@naliceapr If you are talking about the cartridge itself, it just pushes together. It will come apart if you don't hold it as one part. That's why most of the new cartridges come with a rubber band around them in the package otherwise it will come apart. Just put the two pieces back together & install it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Insert the plastic bushing into the spring, then sit the rubber washer overtop of the spring where you inserted the plastic bushing, then insert everything into the faucet body, once both sides are done, insert your new cartridge. Thanks for watching DNFDESTROYER 1818 & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Thanks so much for the information! How do I know which cartridge to purchase? My faucet has the valley symbol on the knob but aparently there are many different types of valley cartridges.
No problem! Glad the video helped out. To find the correct parts for your valley faucet you would need to find the model of your faucet & then look up the parts for it. If you can't find the model I would search through valley faucets until you find one that looks identical to yours & then see what the parts are for it & see if they will fit yours. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching FG & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Is the socket wrench that looks like an Allen wrench a custom size? i have multiple sets of Allen wrenches and it seems like some are either too small or too big.
The instructions say to put the plastic on one end of the spring and the rubber on the other end. You put the plastic and rubber on the same end. Which is the right way to do it?
Gene0002, You could have a different style that requires that, but at my property those are how they go in, and I've done them like that for 10 years and never had an issue. But good catch on ur part though. 👍 Thanks for watching 😁
Yeah, I am thinking plastic on one end against valve body to keep spring from touching valve body. Dissimilar metals in contact with each other can cause what is called galvanic corrosion - more humidity (or water immersion) worse. -- Oop, I had to take apart again and noticed spring presses against plastic body -- so dissimilar metal theory out the window. Adding Silicone grease might have helped stop slow leak for my case. Wondering if grit in water can cause damage to nylon / rubber valve surfaces.. Would be nice to know how to reface nylon component..
I have a Valley that would keep turning without a stopping point and eventually will turn off. Can’t remove bonnet ring so thinking about cutting it off. But don’t want to do it until I know what replacement kit I need to replace the old one. Do you know what kit will work with my shower?
Hey Danny, you can order the factory replacement cartridge & any other factory parts from ChicagoFaucetShoppe.com You should replace the seats & springs as well. They keep the faucet from dripping. Get some faucet grease for the o-rings on the cartridge, which you can get at Lowes or Home Depot faucet part aisle. I'll post links for the cartridge, & seats & springs below. With the seats & springs kit, just use the rubber seats, springs, & the plastic inserts. Don't worry about the o-rings the new cartridge will come with them. You can find the bonnet on the site as well. Thanks for watching Danny & Subscribe to the channel 👍 Cartridge Link: www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm Seats & Springs Link: www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V1001CD-p/val-v1001cd.htm
I used the tool that came with the repair kit, which is the tool that removes the set screw in the handle, & has the 2 curved ends at the other side to tighten or loosen the plastic ring that puts pressure on the cartridge after it's installed. If you don't have that tool, you can use a 1/8" Allen key, that's the size for the set screw inside the handle to remove it. Thanks for watching LIan & Subscribe to the channel 👍
It's not a factory replacement which isn't the correct size. I had this happen to me as well when I first started working on these faucets years ago. I have the Amazon links in the video description for the correct parts that will fit your valley tub faucet. Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel 👍
Hey Aaron, glad the video helped! You can order the factory replacement cartridge from ChicagoFaucetShoppe.com You should replace the seats & springs as well. They keep the faucet from dripping. Get some faucet grease for the o-rings on the cartridge, which you can get at Lowes or Home Depot faucet part aisle. I'll post links for the cartridge, & seats & springs below. With the seats & springs kit, just use the rubber seats, springs, & the plastic inserts. Don't worry about the o-rings. Thanks for watching Aaron & Subscribe to the channel 👍 Cartridge Link: www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm Seats & Springs Link: www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V1001CD-p/val-v1001cd.htm
Glad the video helped Henry, & I doubt you can use a different cartridge in the faucet body. It was designed for that cartridge. I would just replace it with the correct part. Thanks for watching Henry & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Oh sorry but last important question ... does valley only nake one SIZE cartridge and kit?? meaning, mine is a bit different looking than yours, but will your parts fit in my Valley one thats is a bit different looking style?? So much thanks!
If you want the original clear handle you can get it online from plumbingsupply.com & the part number is V6679, it's around $20. You can also purchase other style handles for that faucet like the one I showed in the video. Lowes also has a replacement that is Danco brand for $12. Looks just like the original clear handle. Thanks for watching Veronica & Subscribe to the channel 👍
It's a faucet tool that comes with the repair kit. The repair parts & tool are linked in the video description. Thanks for watching MagikLito219 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I have the same setup in 2 showers. Replaced the 1 with no problem. I cannot get the nut loosened on the other shower. I’ve tried WD40, liquid wrench and large vice grips. Still cannot loosen the nut. I hate to call a plumber for something that will probably take him 5 minutes to do. Any suggestions on removing the nut?
At a last resort I would try a pipe wrench 🔧. It should of came off with a pair of 12" channel locks, but if it was me in this situation I would use a large pipe wrench like 18" or even a 24" if that's what you have on hand. I would recommend picking up some silicone faucet grease from Home Depot or Lowes & before you put the bonnet (nut) back on the faucet, apply the faucet grease to the threads on the inside of the bonnet that way next time you have to take it apart it will come off easy. I would do the same thing to the first one you did as well. You should also put faucet grease on the o-rings around the cartridge. Anytime I take apart a faucet I always grease the o-rings which will make them last longer & grease the threads so next time you or someone else takes it apart it will come off nicely. It's a good habit to do. Good luck & Thanks for watching Bob, & make sure you Subscribe to the channel & hit that thumbs up on the video! 👍 Silicone Faucet Grease @ Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536 Silicone Faucet Grease @ Lowes: www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-Silicone-Grease/50236505
The kit comes with everything besides the new cartridge. I bought everything from Wilmar which is a maintenance supply place for multi family & hotel industry. But you can buy everything online from plumbing supply websites. Thanks for watching B Charron & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Try using a small skinny pair of needle nose pliers or even an Allen key. I use the 1/8" allen key most of the time (same size as the set screw for the handle). Thanks for watching CC & Subscribe to the channel 👍
I have all the genuine parts linked in the video description. Some other brands of parts won't work even though they look the same. There are some cartridges out there that look identical but they are a little bit shorter & won't work properly cuz the water will leak out around the end of the cartridge. Thanks for watching gjepoli4399 & subscribe to the channel 👍
Were you able to find all the parts linked in the video description? Valley Cartridge www.amazon.com/80978-Cartridge-Valley-Single-Handle-Faucets/dp/B000DZDQO4?&linkCode=sl1&tag=apartmentma0f-20&linkId=144e4fc42a82633ba7b88423082b621d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Seats & Springs www.amazon.com/Danco-80686-Valley-Springs-2-Pack/dp/B000DZH9LK?pd_rd_w=WIcEU&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=BF316M9T2GQS5BHT13DM&pd_rd_wg=2KLY9&pd_rd_r=08796b85-05a6-4fbc-a85a-308d6e1615d2&pd_rd_i=B000DZH9LK&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=apartmentma0f-20&linkId=274ee06afcffb5debd97403c4fc6e905&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
No it goes just the way I show in the video. Plus you can see how I removed the original parts that were installed from the factory which were the same way. Thanks for watching Clempath & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I had the original Valley tub Faucet from the 80's that needed to be replaced. I bought the new replacement cartridge that fits the valley. After pulling out the old original cartridge I was trying to be gentle in case I needed to still use the old parts. Putting in new seats and springs then replacing the cartridge. Once I tried tightening the whole assembly I noticed the triangle shaped last plastic piece was loose and not able to tighten. I ended up using the old triangle last piece on the original. Then the original bonnet nut would tighten up fine. I noticed the original bonnet nut is missing a round tightening ring on the end and I take it this is why the loose fit on replacement parts.(I am thinking buying the new replacement bonnet ring with last adjustment ring will fix this.), Also on the seats, springs, plastic piece. goes in as follows..... first in plastic piece-spring-rubber seat. --- Everything works fine now no leaks ! Gonna have a beer to celebrate !
You need to shut the water off to the faucet unless you have shut offs in an access panel behind the shower valve. Thanks for watching Rodrigo & subscribe to the channel 👍
Ya I was trying to skip a step but my valves could be loose and leaking like ones on the video. However, not sure i have the confidence you have in shutting them. Thank you for video. I'm subscribed.
Do you know of conversation kit so I can install different style handles or would you have to replace whole valve. These things are hard to figure out what fits
Valley makes different handles, like the one I used in the video. Not sure what all styles they offer, but you can search them online. Thanks for watching Dustin and Kayla Miller 👍 Subscribe to the channel 👍👍
Sorry for the delay on my response Hieu, I never saw your comment until just now for some reason. It sounds like the cartridge is worn out & you probably have hard water where your located which is rough on your plumbing fixtures. If you buy a new valley cartridge, new seats & springs, & grease all the o-rings when putting it back together everything will work nice & smooth like it did when it was new. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching Hieu & Subscribe to the channel bro!
Hi. Thank you for the video, it was helpful for me. What was that replacement handle that you used, and where can I get one? I just tried a Delta and it didn't fit.
60jiml its a replacement valley handle. I bought it from Wilmar which is a maintenance supply place for the apartment industry. You can try Plumbingsupply.com and search valley tub faucet handle, they will show an image of the different handles and the handle listed on the diagram, called #3 is very similar to the one I used in the video. Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE 👍
@@HieuNguyen-dg9gd Yes the little plastic ring threads in the middle of the cap. If you have the ring turned down to low the cap won't go on all the way. Once you put everything back together then you can adjust the ring to put pressure on the cartridge. Thanks for watching Hieu & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Try a bigger pair of channel locks to get more leverage. If you don't have a bigger pair, you can use a pipe wrench, I would put something to protect the edge around the cap (dome) so you don't mark it up. Thanks for watching SushiRedNeck & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Was most interested in where those plastic bushings, inserted into the springs, were used, either behind the seats or into the holes in the body of the valve. Thank-you the plastic bushings are mounted behind the springs.
I got the replacement seats & springs from Wilmar. Which is a Maintenance supply place for the apartment industry. But I found the link on Amazon for the exact same seats & springs with the plastic inserts. These will fix your Valley tub faucet that drips when turned off. But if your taking your faucet apart & replacing the seats & springs you should do the cartridge while you have it apart, & if your replacing the cartridge you should do the seats & springs. Here's the link for the seats & springs with inserts www.amazon.com/PROPLUS-GIDDS-133667-Seats-Springs-Valley/dp/B000RDILEM
Here's the link to where I buy the "Original" Valley tub cartridges. They sale a knockoff version online at other places & on this site I linked below but the knockoff ones are to short and do not work properly. If you purchase the original replacement with those seats & springs I sent in the other link you will be all set. Thanks for watching Shizero7 & please Subscribe to the channel 👍 www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm
@@ApartmentMaintenance wait what? So confusing... are we supposed to buy the replacement parts from Chicago Parts Shoppe link or NOT... because you've said so in other conments but now say to order from AMAZON instead now? Which/who is it for the seats and springs and cartridge? Also don't the seats and springs come with the Kit? Really appreciate the reply to clarify.
@@madmax8620 I'd be happy to clarify. When the video was originally posted 2 years ago & up until about a month ago I was directing people to Chicago Parts Shoppe, then about a month ago I setup an amazon affiliate account & put links to the parts & any other part from other videos along with tools I use or recommend in the video descriptions. When you purchase the cartridge it does not come with the seats & springs. They are separate no matter where you purchase them from. If your replacing the cartridge it's best to replace the seats & springs while you have it apart & make sure to get some silicone grease so you can grease the o-ring around the cartridge as well as the threads on the metal cap. It will make the cartridge last longer & next time the repair is made the cap will come off easier. Great question Max! Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel if your not already. 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance hey, applause for an amazing promt reply for a 2 year old video! Buuuuut... still NOT clear if CHICAGO SHOPPE is still good to order from or not..??? .. also because you were mentioning in another reply how Chicago sell knock off parts that were too short...??
I know what you mean, it can be frustrating. Get both screws started 2 or 3 turns before tightening them down all the way. Thanks for watching Jonathan & Subscribe to the channel 👍
I will tell you that my property that had 194 of those Valley faucets all were like the way I installed them in my video. So I put them back with new parts the same way they came from the factory. I've heard a few other people say they have done it the opposite way, and I've heard people say they have done it the way I show in the video. So if 194 of them are that way from the factory I would say it can't be wrong. I've never had an issue with them after replacing the seats, springs & plastic pieces along with a new cartridge. Just make sure you get the original factory cartridge if your changing that cause there is a knockoff cartridge out there and it's to short and won't work on the valley tub faucet. Thanks for watching Niacal4nia & please Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Thanks for your reply! I did install them your way with a new cartridge and stopped my shower leak. The Home Depot Danko Valley seats instruction says to insert the opposite end on their website. What the hell does this tiny white nylon piece do? lol. Delta seats don't have them.
Look the spring will gouge /cut the black washer/gasket unless the plastic cap is inserted on the end of the spring that presses against the washer gasket. If valley instructions indicate otherwise they are wrong imho. I just removed this valley cartridge and the plastic cap was inserted in the section of the spring that seats against the black gasket/washer.
I can't say for sure without seeing it. But I would guess that it's fine cuz there's normally a small rubber band that holds everything together & sometimes it comes off in shipping. I've had a few like that as well & you just put it back together. Hope that helps & Thanks for watching Ciagreenhaw7833 & Subscribe to the channel 👍
I got the replacement seats & springs from Wilmar. Which is a Maintenance supply place for the apartment industry. But I found the link on Amazon for the exact same seats & springs with the plastic inserts. These will fix your Valley tub faucet that drips when turned off. But if your taking your faucet apart & replacing the seats & springs you should do the cartridge while you have it apart, & if your replacing the cartridge you should do the seats & springs. Here's the link for the seats & springs with inserts www.amazon.com/PROPLUS-GIDDS-133667-Seats-Springs-Valley/dp/B000RDILEM
Here's the link to where I buy the "Original" Valley tub cartridges. They sale a knockoff version online at other places & on this site I linked below but the knockoff ones are to short and do not work properly. If you purchase the original replacement with those seats & springs I sent in the other link you will be all set. Thanks for watching Kunal Kishan & please Subscribe to the channel 👍 www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm
@@ApartmentMaintenance Hello! about the seats and springs, the ones you link here are pricy. I’ve found them for less $. Do you think other manufacturers would be okay to use? And thank you! Sharon
@@iFriendofYours You would have to tell me which ones you found, and where they are from. Cause there is cheaper ones out there, but they're not Original Valley products, the ones I listed are original and they 100% work. I have purchased a few knockoff brands and the cartridges are to short and water leaks out near the cap. Thanks for watching i & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance I’m definitely getting the cartridge you linked; it’s the seats & springs I’m wondering about. So, I’ve found a few: DANCO & Brasscraft I will sub for sure!
Can anyone confirm. I think he has his seats and springs backwards . The white peice and black peice go on opposite ends of the spring from everything I've seen. Does it even matter?
You can try it that way but I've always done that way & never had an issue. I've had instructions that come with some kits that show it that way. You can try it the opposite way if you choose to. Who knows, maybe it doesn't matter which end the plastic pieces go on? But like I said I've always installed them the way & removed original parts from the faucet from Valley's factory & that's how I've always reinstalled them. I had an apartment community I ran for 10 years that had 200 apartments with the same tub faucet & every single faucet I had to fix over the 10 years, the parts were installed just the way I did it in the video. Thanks for watching David & help support the channel by subscribing 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance thanks for the quick reply . Yea I figured a peice of plastic is not the only thing between a flooded bathroom and a functioning shower handle
Yeah that will work for awhile & can be done in a pinch. You will eventually have to replace the seats & springs which aren't expensive at all. Thanks for watching Steve & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I'd be concerned about local shutoff valves leaking. Why not just shutoff water main to house and avoid possible leaks in the wall and resetting cover plate?
@@tbl8560 This video was done in a 47 year old apartment community without a main shut off for the individual units. I would have had to shut down the whole building of 28 units so it's a risk I was willing to take. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I ordered those handles from Wilmar which is a maintenance supply place to order supplies in the apartment & hotel industry. You can check some plumbing supply websites, chicago faucets is one that may carry that handle. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
The faucet will drip when it's turned off, that's when you know the springs & rubber seats are bad. Since you would be taking it all apart to change the seats & springs you should change the cartridge as well while you have it apart. Thanks for watching D W 👍
DO NOT USE THE NEW PLASTIC HANDLES!! My faucet was leaking just like the video. My old plastic handle was broken also. I went to the local plumbing supply to purchase new cartridge, new seals with springs, and new plastic handle. All went well until I tried to install the new plastic handle. WTH!! I spent an hour in vain only to find out the new plastic handle hole that fits on the stem is offset. I could get the water to turn on but not turn off. Went back to the plumbing supply and purchased the chrome handle. Worked perfectly. Hope this helps save anyone from the headache I went through.
Good to know Ray. I haven't used any of the aftermarket handles, just the original plastic handle & the chrome valley handles. I only buy oem parts. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Thank you for posting your video. It was the plumbing supplier salesman that showed me your video when I was trying explaining to him the problem I was having with the plastic handle (with the offset hole). I knew the chrome handle would work when I saw that the hole was centered like it was suppose to be. I agree, only buy OEM when you have a choice.
@@rayskaines6819 That's cool a plumbing supply repairman showed you the video. Was it from a larger franchise plumbing supplier or a small personal plumbing outfit? Did he see my video before or just searched a valley tub faucet & came across my video?
Thanks for the comment, that's the way I've put those plastic pieces in for 10 years at that property and never had an issue. So it apparently doesn't effect the operation, but if it is backwards thanks for letting me know, and thanks for watching Howard 👍👍
Oh! So the video was wrong! That's why I tuned in. I've been doing the- seats- springs- plastic bushing- for years the wrong way. It never effected the operation. So the CORRECT METHOD IS seats-springs- washer ? What would be the reason the designers chose to do it that way? Any one know why?
@@peterdittler7068 It's goes just like I did in the video, the plastic piece goes into the spring, then I have always put the rubber washer over the spring with the plastic insert. The guy is saying everything is right but don't put the rubber washer over the plastic piece, have the plastic piece at the opposite end of where u put the rubber washer. So apparently it works the way he is saying, and it works the way I was saying. I've replaced some of those over 10 years ago and they are fine. So who knows ?? Either way it works 👍
@@peterdittler7068 I will have to say the way I do it in the video is correct cause I had 200 apartments that were the original parts, and the way I do it is how they were installed from the factory. So he was saying it's backwards, but I installed them just the way they came out of the faucet from the factory. So you tell me what you think ??
If I closed the main water valve out at the street I would be shutting down 14 buildings that have a total of 200 units. I wish it could of been that convenient or I wouldn't of messed with the old shut off valves that are built into the faucet. This repair was done at a old apartment community built in 1972. Gotta love working on old apartments. Thanks for watching fix it all & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Jim White, the faucet is from 1972, all original. The packing needed tightened on the shut offs, but with age and use, it would be good to upgrade the faucet for sure. Thanks for watching Jim!! 👍Hope your Subscribed!
@@ApartmentMaintenance I'd probably have not touched the stops, but rather shutoff the water. I'm a plumber. You're taking a chance with these old valves, sometimes they'll leak from the packing nut after you shut the water off.
Holy s---, dont ever use the stops on a valve that old, dont ever use channel locks to take the ring off exposing the cartridge, it should be hand tight. If its not, beat the hell out of it to break up the calcium. everything else looked good.
I fixed mine then I watched your video🤣. I "closed the main" then removed that big screw holding the cartridge, after about 3 secs my parts came out flying and water as well. Went to check on the main and it wasn't closed all the way 🤣. I had to figure out how to put everything together. As soon as I finished I started looking for videos and came across this one. Now I know I did put everything back correctly 🤣.
🤣 Just making memories! Nice job getting it all back together. Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel 👍
Thank you, it took me awhile to figure it because I was under stress. 🤣 Subscribed 👌
i went to a local plumber shop and the old guy there had the valley cart. he was out of the rebuild kit, so he sold me a delta rebuild kit which he used many times in the past. it works fine, he also provided some good info. he said the hardest part of the job was getting the bonette nut off. he was right. he said if it is squezzed to tight it will egg shape and you'll never get it off. thanx again.
Glad the video helped you out. Great tips on talking with the plumbing on the delta information. Thanks for watching gjepoli4399 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
This tutorial was a lifesaver. Great instructions throughout and attention to detail. We were reinserting the springs and gaskets and neglected to note the proper orientation. We put gaskets in first and when we tried shutting off water, the plastic shutoff plate would not engage with springs. Thanks to the vid, you showed us the error of our ways 👍🏻😅 Thank you for your rockstar plumbing expertise!
Appreciate that Paul & glad you got everything straightened out. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
this is a great video for a do it your selfer (me). it saved my 91 y/o mother a lot of money .
That's awesome to hear. Glad the video helped you & your mother out. The whole purpose of my channel is to help others. Thanks for watching & make sure you help support the channel by subscribing 👍
You video saved my day. After watching your video, I was able to replace a valley faucet that was broken. Thank you very much for posting such a great video.
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Thank you. You saved my day! Old fixtures are the worst! I needed to return to the store 3 times before I got it right. Your video helped tremendously! The instructions on the seats and springs or VA-1 cartridge stinks the manufacturers need to realize that DIY sometimes means "beginner" trying to save the cost of a plumber. Thanks again.
That's awesome 😀 I'm glad you got your faucet fixed. My video was from start to finish so a DIY'er can do it and save the money of a costly plumber. I'll have alot more videos for things around the house that help others coming up. Thanks for watching & Subscribing Judy! 👍
Thank you so much. I was replacing the cartridge but the water wasn't shut off all the way and the pieces went flying everywhere. Couldn't figure out how to put it back and the "Pros" at Home Depot were NOT helpful at all. Ended up going to a speciality plumbing store to get all the pieces and this video totally saved me! If only they made nicer handles.
Glad the video helped out. The "Pros" at home depot don't know much that's for sure lol. Thanks for watching Julie & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Thank you thank you this video saved me a ton of trouble. I replaced the cartridge and it was leaking worse than before. Turns out I needed seats and springs as well.
Glad the video helped out Brittney. Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel 👍
Thank you so much for this video! I installed the new valve core only to still have a leak when I turned the water back on. After watching you I realized I needed to go back to the hardware store and pick up the two springs with new plugs. one of them was damaged.
Nice! Glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching SC9475 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance The one thing I will say though... Judging from how mine came out and how they look on some other videos... I believe the white piece is supposed to go on the opposite end of the spring from the black rubber piece. I really doubt it even matters that much. It's just creating a smoother spot for the spring to sit on inside there. Or who knows maybe both I've seen are wrong. I'm honestly not sure.
@@sc9475 I ran a property from 2008-2018 that had 204 apartments & they all had the valley tub faucet I show in the video. Over a 10 year span of me working there every single one I repaired had the plastic pieces on the end of the spring where I installed them. I just went back with what was there originally. Those faucets all had the original parts in them & that's how "Valley" installed the parts from the factory. You could have the non OEM parts which if that is the case, the cartridge will leak when you turn the water back on. I had that happen to me which is how I know this. I linked all the OEM parts in the video description to help everyone get the correct parts so they don't run into that issue. It's not the rubber washers, it's not the springs, it's not the little plastic pieces, it's the cartridge itself that is slightly shorter & it won't work. Hope that information helps out. Thanks again for watching bro 🛠️👍
Thanks for your video. It was very helpful. No more drips.
Awesome! Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching photobearcmh & subscribe to the channel 👍
I had the problem of replacing a Valley cartridge (Danco version) but used the wrong Seats & Springs (Danco Delta version) and I got a constant drip from the showerhead. Your video helped me sort the problem out. I did find the correct Danco Valley version) at Lowes. Since there were no shut-off valves on the Valve I had to turn off the water mains a the street. I would have preferred to use the (Valley Cartridge0 but could not find it locally. Just a note you're showing the correct way to assemble the rubber seats & springs was a lifesaver. So thanks for your efforts & TH-cam...
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Glad the video helped out Mfj L 👍 Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Very thorough. Thanks a bunch. Easy to follow along as well
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Thank u for the video...to day my husband fix our leak shower. God bless u .
Great to hear Bulan 73. Glad I can help. Plenty of other helpful videos on the channel & more to come. Thanks for watching & Subscribe 👍
Changed the innards on my shower faucet, everything went fine. Ended up having to make a shim to place between the chromed finish cap and the plastic part that kinda sticks through. Don’t know why it ended up being like that. Thought maybe the cap wasn’t going on all the way. But anyway, it’s working smooth now with no leaks. Heck of a lot cheaper than a new faucet, probably better than a new faucet.
Hey Perry, glad the video helped. The reason you have a gap from the cartridge & the chrome cap is because the replacement cartridge you purchased is not a Valley replacement cartridge. Not sure what brand you got, maybe Danco from Lowes? But that's the reason why & I've dealt with that before & only bought original replacement parts going forward. You can order the factory replacement cartridge from ChicagoFaucetShoppe.com It may start leaking after using it for a while & the last thing you want is water running back behind the shower wall that you can't see. I would replace the seats & springs as well. Don't forget to grab some faucet grease for the o-rings on the cartridge, which you can get at Lowes or Home Depot in the faucet part aisle. I'll post links for the cartridge, & seats & springs below. Thanks for watching Perry & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Cartridge Link:
www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm
Seats & Springs Link:
www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V1001CD-p/val-v1001cd.htm
Great video. Thank you. Why did the white plastic cartridge you removed have two tabs that fit into the housing, but the new cartridge had only one tab the fit into the left side?
The one I removed was the original cartridge. They must have changed something with the factory replacement over the years. That happens alot with replacement parts as time goes by. Thanks for watching tttboyy & subscribe to the channel 👍
When you get to the part of replacing the handle, how do you secure the first handle (the one you didn't install.) I bought a kit, but the directions don't show how you secure the handle. Otherwise it just falls off. There is a threaded hole on the underside where it looks like a bolt or something should screw in to secure it. Thanks for any info. (The kit I bought only has the oval handle.)
Same way you would install the handle I used but you are correct there is a set screw on the bottom side of that oval handle that uses an Allen key wrench to tighten it. I believe the size Allen key is 1/8". Hope that helps. Thanks for watching Lesteangemd & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Thank you for your reply. I think I found the set screw you are talking about. It was loose in the package instead of with the other two plate screws. I'm so hesitant at trying these things, but your videos provide good instruction and encouragement.
@@lestrangemd Appreciate that. Good luck on your repair. Thanks for watching bro 👍
Thank you so so so much👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾. This is what I needed to complete the job!!!
Awesome! Glad to hear the video helped you out Darrell. Thanks for watching sir & Subscribe to the channel 👍
I fixed mine using your video. Yay!!!!!!
Awesome! Glad the video helped you out Lisa! Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Great video Rich. Keep up the good work. You the man!!👍
Thanks 👍 I need a new camera guy, you happen to know anyone ?? LoL
Your video makes removing the faucet handle look so easy! We have this same one in our guest bathroom and rarely use it (maybe once per year.) Last year, a plumber came out because it had a slow drip. Then we discovered last month when we had guests again that the plumber put the handle back on upside down, and they were not able to get hot water. After closer inspection, we realized it's also missing the little screw that you loosened with the wrench in your video. There's just a hole there, but the handle is stuck on tight upside down... I'm worried about breaking something trying to remove it, and we're well past timing to get the plumber back out to fix his mistake. Any ideas?
Sorry I missed your comment a few weeks ago, did you get it figured out? If there's not a set screw holding the handle on then it should just pull off. If it's on tight I would try a pair of pliers but it should come off fairly easy since it doesn't have the set screw. Hopefully the plumber didn't glue it on or something crazy since he probably lost the screw. Thanks for watching Jocelyn & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Great video. Do I have to shut off the main water supply? Thank you.
Appreciate that Franz. You only have to shut the main water off if you don't have shut offs at the tub faucet either behind the cover plate or in an access panel on the other side of the wall of the tub. I have the correct parts to do the repair linked in the video description if needed. Thanks for watching Franz & subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance I purchased the parts by clicking your video link. Thanks again.
@@frankpinoy No problem! Thanks for the channel support Franz & good luck on your repair. 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Mine does not have the hot and cold shut off valve at the front. I have to abandon ship. I have to find first where it is located.
@@frankpinoy Then just shut off your main valve coming into your home. Do the repair & turn the water back on. Then you're done!
The kit I picked up for the o-rings and spring did not come with the plastic bits. I still have a slow drip. I also changed the cartridge. I used the link someone placed on here and picked up the correct cartridge. Help!
You need the kit with the plastic inserts. Thanks for watching CC 👍
I'm about to do this repair to my only shower, it leaks from both the base of the handle and the showerhead. Unfortunately my tap water is from a well and is very hard. Everything is iron-stained including the bonnet nut and wall escutcheon. Additionally, the last time anyone touched this shower faucet for repair was 1999, so that's 25 years of iron buildup inside this faucet. Is it likely that will present a problem as I try to rebuild the faucet? Mine is the exact same as in the video.
@@Spaghetti_Parmesan As long as you can get it apart you shouldn't have any issues. Good luck on your repair. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Thanks for your reply. I will choose to put the plastic bushing behind the black washer.
Sounds good, that's how I do it as well 👍
How does the back part is placed (the one with the little 2 holes? Mine got apart.
@@naliceapr If you are talking about the cartridge itself, it just pushes together. It will come apart if you don't hold it as one part. That's why most of the new cartridges come with a rubber band around them in the package otherwise it will come apart. Just put the two pieces back together & install it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
What end of the spring and rubber goes in first? You just stuffed it right in without giving any direction or visuals
Insert the plastic bushing into the spring, then sit the rubber washer overtop of the spring where you inserted the plastic bushing, then insert everything into the faucet body, once both sides are done, insert your new cartridge. Thanks for watching DNFDESTROYER 1818 & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Thanks so much for the information! How do I know which cartridge to purchase? My faucet has the valley symbol on the knob but aparently there are many different types of valley cartridges.
No problem! Glad the video helped out. To find the correct parts for your valley faucet you would need to find the model of your faucet & then look up the parts for it. If you can't find the model I would search through valley faucets until you find one that looks identical to yours & then see what the parts are for it & see if they will fit yours. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching FG & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Thanks so much for responding I really appreciate it!
Is the socket wrench that looks like an Allen wrench a custom size? i have multiple sets of Allen wrenches and it seems like some are either too small or too big.
@@waleros The size needed for the handle is 1/8" hex wrench. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
The instructions say to put the plastic on one end of the spring and the rubber on the other end. You put the plastic and rubber on the same end. Which is the right way to do it?
Gene0002, You could have a different style that requires that, but at my property those are how they go in, and I've done them like that for 10 years and never had an issue. But good catch on ur part though. 👍 Thanks for watching 😁
Yeah, I am thinking plastic on one end against valve body to keep spring from touching valve body. Dissimilar metals in contact with each other can cause what is called galvanic corrosion - more humidity (or water immersion) worse. -- Oop, I had to take apart again and noticed spring presses against plastic body -- so dissimilar metal theory out the window. Adding Silicone grease might have helped stop slow leak for my case. Wondering if grit in water can cause damage to nylon / rubber valve surfaces.. Would be nice to know how to reface nylon component..
I have a Valley that would keep turning without a stopping point and eventually will turn off. Can’t remove bonnet ring so thinking about cutting it off. But don’t want to do it until I know what replacement kit I need to replace the old one. Do you know what kit will work with my shower?
Hey Danny, you can order the factory replacement cartridge & any other factory parts from ChicagoFaucetShoppe.com You should replace the seats & springs as well. They keep the faucet from dripping. Get some faucet grease for the o-rings on the cartridge, which you can get at Lowes or Home Depot faucet part aisle. I'll post links for the cartridge, & seats & springs below. With the seats & springs kit, just use the rubber seats, springs, & the plastic inserts. Don't worry about the o-rings the new cartridge will come with them. You can find the bonnet on the site as well. Thanks for watching Danny & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Cartridge Link:
www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm
Seats & Springs Link:
www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V1001CD-p/val-v1001cd.htm
Thank you.. easy step by step.. helped lots
Glad to hear the video helped! Thanks for watching Newearthclaypottery & Subscribe to the channel 👍
What tool did you use to get the plastic handle off?
I used the tool that came with the repair kit, which is the tool that removes the set screw in the handle, & has the 2 curved ends at the other side to tighten or loosen the plastic ring that puts pressure on the cartridge after it's installed. If you don't have that tool, you can use a 1/8" Allen key, that's the size for the set screw inside the handle to remove it. Thanks for watching LIan & Subscribe to the channel 👍
I replaced cartridge but it fits loose any tips as to why fists loose and also still leaks with new seals
It's not a factory replacement which isn't the correct size. I had this happen to me as well when I first started working on these faucets years ago. I have the Amazon links in the video description for the correct parts that will fit your valley tub faucet. Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel 👍
Finally found what I need, any chance you can tell me where to order the replacement cartridge ?? Thx
Hey Aaron, glad the video helped! You can order the factory replacement cartridge from ChicagoFaucetShoppe.com You should replace the seats & springs as well. They keep the faucet from dripping. Get some faucet grease for the o-rings on the cartridge, which you can get at Lowes or Home Depot faucet part aisle. I'll post links for the cartridge, & seats & springs below. With the seats & springs kit, just use the rubber seats, springs, & the plastic inserts. Don't worry about the o-rings. Thanks for watching Aaron & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Cartridge Link:
www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm
Seats & Springs Link:
www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V1001CD-p/val-v1001cd.htm
@@ApartmentMaintenance awesome thx so much!!
Thanks for the awesome vid! Someone must've cross threaded or over torqued that collar cause my channel locks couldn't make it budge.
Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching Matth4932 & subscribe to the channel 👍
Don't forget to close your drain or put a rag around the opening. You wouldn't want to lose any parts if/when they fall.
Great tip Aaron 👌 Definitely don't want to lose anything down the drain!! Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel bro 💪
Great video, it helped me a lot. Can I use a different cartridge in the same casing?
Glad the video helped Henry, & I doubt you can use a different cartridge in the faucet body. It was designed for that cartridge. I would just replace it with the correct part. Thanks for watching Henry & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Oh sorry but last important question ... does valley only nake one SIZE cartridge and kit?? meaning, mine is a bit different looking than yours, but will your parts fit in my Valley one thats is a bit different looking style??
So much thanks!
I can't answer that cuz I don't know what faucet you have so I don't want to say yes or no cuz I don't know.
How do I find a replacement handle? Mine broke off, but everything else works just fine.
If you want the original clear handle you can get it online from plumbingsupply.com & the part number is V6679, it's around $20. You can also purchase other style handles for that faucet like the one I showed in the video. Lowes also has a replacement that is Danco brand for $12. Looks just like the original clear handle. Thanks for watching Veronica & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Good job, thanks for sharing the video!
Good to hear from you Phillip! Thanks for watching 👍
What tool did you stick in there at first?
It's a faucet tool that comes with the repair kit. The repair parts & tool are linked in the video description. Thanks for watching MagikLito219 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I have the same setup in 2 showers. Replaced the 1 with no problem. I cannot get the nut loosened on the other shower. I’ve tried WD40, liquid wrench and large vice grips. Still cannot loosen the nut. I hate to call a plumber for something that will probably take him 5 minutes to do. Any suggestions on removing the nut?
At a last resort I would try a pipe wrench 🔧. It should of came off with a pair of 12" channel locks, but if it was me in this situation I would use a large pipe wrench like 18" or even a 24" if that's what you have on hand. I would recommend picking up some silicone faucet grease from Home Depot or Lowes & before you put the bonnet (nut) back on the faucet, apply the faucet grease to the threads on the inside of the bonnet that way next time you have to take it apart it will come off easy. I would do the same thing to the first one you did as well. You should also put faucet grease on the o-rings around the cartridge. Anytime I take apart a faucet I always grease the o-rings which will make them last longer & grease the threads so next time you or someone else takes it apart it will come off nicely. It's a good habit to do. Good luck & Thanks for watching Bob, & make sure you Subscribe to the channel & hit that thumbs up on the video! 👍
Silicone Faucet Grease @ Home Depot:
www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536
Silicone Faucet Grease @ Lowes:
www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-Silicone-Grease/50236505
Did you buy the complete disc assembly that came with the seats or did you have to buy the seats separately? Thanks!
The kit comes with everything besides the new cartridge. I bought everything from Wilmar which is a maintenance supply place for multi family & hotel industry. But you can buy everything online from plumbing supply websites. Thanks for watching B Charron & Subscribe to the channel 👍
I am stuck at trying to get the black O-rings out of the inner part. I am having a terrible problem trying to get it out. Any help would be great.
Try using a small skinny pair of needle nose pliers or even an Allen key. I use the 1/8" allen key most of the time (same size as the set screw for the handle). Thanks for watching CC & Subscribe to the channel 👍
i would like to know , if possible, what is the number of the kit and brand you used ?
I have all the genuine parts linked in the video description. Some other brands of parts won't work even though they look the same. There are some cartridges out there that look identical but they are a little bit shorter & won't work properly cuz the water will leak out around the end of the cartridge. Thanks for watching gjepoli4399 & subscribe to the channel 👍
Were you able to find all the parts linked in the video description?
Valley Cartridge www.amazon.com/80978-Cartridge-Valley-Single-Handle-Faucets/dp/B000DZDQO4?&linkCode=sl1&tag=apartmentma0f-20&linkId=144e4fc42a82633ba7b88423082b621d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Seats & Springs
www.amazon.com/Danco-80686-Valley-Springs-2-Pack/dp/B000DZH9LK?pd_rd_w=WIcEU&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=BF316M9T2GQS5BHT13DM&pd_rd_wg=2KLY9&pd_rd_r=08796b85-05a6-4fbc-a85a-308d6e1615d2&pd_rd_i=B000DZH9LK&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=apartmentma0f-20&linkId=274ee06afcffb5debd97403c4fc6e905&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
ill get back to you thanx for responding so quickly, You are doing a great service@@ApartmentMaintenance
I thought the rubber piece goes on the opposite end of the spring from the plastic seat?
No it goes just the way I show in the video. Plus you can see how I removed the original parts that were installed from the factory which were the same way. Thanks for watching Clempath & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I had the original Valley tub Faucet from the 80's that needed to be replaced. I bought the new replacement cartridge that fits the valley. After pulling out the old original cartridge I was trying to be gentle in case I needed to still use the old parts. Putting in new seats and springs then replacing the cartridge. Once I tried tightening the whole assembly I noticed the triangle shaped last plastic piece was loose and not able to tighten. I ended up using the old triangle last piece on the original. Then the original bonnet nut would tighten up fine. I noticed the original bonnet nut is missing a round tightening ring on the end and I take it this is why the loose fit on replacement parts.(I am thinking buying the new replacement bonnet ring with last adjustment ring will fix this.), Also on the seats, springs, plastic piece. goes in as follows..... first in plastic piece-spring-rubber seat. --- Everything works fine now no leaks ! Gonna have a beer to celebrate !
Awesome, good to hear Zhillsx 👍 Thanks for watching man, & enjoy that beer 🍻
Can you tell me where did you buy the bonnet ring ?
Is it necessary to pull plate off or can I leave plate on?
You need to shut the water off to the faucet unless you have shut offs in an access panel behind the shower valve. Thanks for watching Rodrigo & subscribe to the channel 👍
Ya I was trying to skip a step but my valves could be loose and leaking like ones on the video. However, not sure i have the confidence you have in shutting them. Thank you for video. I'm subscribed.
@@rodrigonavarro8242 Appreciate it & good luck with your repair. 👍
Do you know of conversation kit so I can install different style handles or would you have to replace whole valve. These things are hard to figure out what fits
Valley makes different handles, like the one I used in the video. Not sure what all styles they offer, but you can search them online. Thanks for watching Dustin and Kayla Miller 👍 Subscribe to the channel 👍👍
Dear Brother
Do you know why did the faucet handle become so tied to turn on and off ?
Sorry for the delay on my response Hieu, I never saw your comment until just now for some reason. It sounds like the cartridge is worn out & you probably have hard water where your located which is rough on your plumbing fixtures. If you buy a new valley cartridge, new seats & springs, & grease all the o-rings when putting it back together everything will work nice & smooth like it did when it was new. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching Hieu & Subscribe to the channel bro!
@@ApartmentMaintenance can you tell me what kind of grease and where can I get it ?
@@HieuNguyen-dg9gd Faucet grease in the plumbing aisle at home depot or lowes. Thanks for watching Hieu 👍
Hi. Thank you for the video, it was helpful for me. What was that replacement handle that you used, and where can I get one? I just tried a Delta and it didn't fit.
60jiml its a replacement valley handle. I bought it from Wilmar which is a maintenance supply place for the apartment industry. You can try Plumbingsupply.com and search valley tub faucet handle, they will show an image of the different handles and the handle listed on the diagram, called #3 is very similar to the one I used in the video. Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE 👍
Nice job.
Thank you Rchandos, hope the video helped out. Subscribe to the channel 👍
Is the o-ring the ones attaches to the cap ?
What O-ring are you referring to ?
@@ApartmentMaintenance i think it's adjusting ring, the once attach to the cap.
@@HieuNguyen-dg9gd Yes the little plastic ring threads in the middle of the cap. If you have the ring turned down to low the cap won't go on all the way. Once you put everything back together then you can adjust the ring to put pressure on the cartridge. Thanks for watching Hieu & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance thanks
I’m in the middle of trying to replace mine but the dome part that you unscrew with the channel lock type tool is stuck. Any suggestions?
Try a bigger pair of channel locks to get more leverage. If you don't have a bigger pair, you can use a pipe wrench, I would put something to protect the edge around the cap (dome) so you don't mark it up. Thanks for watching SushiRedNeck & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Was most interested in where those plastic bushings, inserted into the springs, were used, either behind the seats or into the holes in the body of the valve. Thank-you the plastic bushings are mounted behind the springs.
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Where did you get the springs for this? Did it also come in the kit?
I got the replacement seats & springs from Wilmar. Which is a Maintenance supply place for the apartment industry. But I found the link on Amazon for the exact same seats & springs with the plastic inserts. These will fix your Valley tub faucet that drips when turned off. But if your taking your faucet apart & replacing the seats & springs you should do the cartridge while you have it apart, & if your replacing the cartridge you should do the seats & springs. Here's the link for the seats & springs with inserts www.amazon.com/PROPLUS-GIDDS-133667-Seats-Springs-Valley/dp/B000RDILEM
Here's the link to where I buy the "Original" Valley tub cartridges. They sale a knockoff version online at other places & on this site I linked below but the knockoff ones are to short and do not work properly. If you purchase the original replacement with those seats & springs I sent in the other link you will be all set. Thanks for watching Shizero7 & please Subscribe to the channel 👍 www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm
@@ApartmentMaintenance wait what? So confusing... are we supposed to buy the replacement parts from Chicago Parts Shoppe link or NOT... because you've said so in other conments but now say to order from AMAZON instead now? Which/who is it for the seats and springs and cartridge? Also don't the seats and springs come with the Kit?
Really appreciate the reply to clarify.
@@madmax8620 I'd be happy to clarify. When the video was originally posted 2 years ago & up until about a month ago I was directing people to Chicago Parts Shoppe, then about a month ago I setup an amazon affiliate account & put links to the parts & any other part from other videos along with tools I use or recommend in the video descriptions. When you purchase the cartridge it does not come with the seats & springs. They are separate no matter where you purchase them from. If your replacing the cartridge it's best to replace the seats & springs while you have it apart & make sure to get some silicone grease so you can grease the o-ring around the cartridge as well as the threads on the metal cap. It will make the cartridge last longer & next time the repair is made the cap will come off easier. Great question Max! Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel if your not already. 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance hey, applause for an amazing promt reply for a 2 year old video! Buuuuut... still NOT clear if CHICAGO SHOPPE is still good to order from or not..??? .. also because you were mentioning in another reply how Chicago sell knock off parts that were too short...??
But any tips on getting that 2nd plate screw in?? Other than that, great video!
I know what you mean, it can be frustrating. Get both screws started 2 or 3 turns before tightening them down all the way. Thanks for watching Jonathan & Subscribe to the channel 👍
There's another youtube video showing the white plastic insert goes to the other end of the spring not the rubber part so I'm now confused.
I will tell you that my property that had 194 of those Valley faucets all were like the way I installed them in my video. So I put them back with new parts the same way they came from the factory. I've heard a few other people say they have done it the opposite way, and I've heard people say they have done it the way I show in the video. So if 194 of them are that way from the factory I would say it can't be wrong. I've never had an issue with them after replacing the seats, springs & plastic pieces along with a new cartridge. Just make sure you get the original factory cartridge if your changing that cause there is a knockoff cartridge out there and it's to short and won't work on the valley tub faucet. Thanks for watching Niacal4nia & please Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Thanks for your reply! I did install them your way with a new cartridge and stopped my shower leak. The Home Depot Danko Valley seats instruction says to insert the opposite end on their website. What the hell does this tiny white nylon piece do? lol. Delta seats don't have them.
Look the spring will gouge /cut the black washer/gasket unless the plastic cap is inserted on the end of the spring that presses against the washer gasket. If valley instructions indicate otherwise they are wrong imho. I just removed this valley cartridge and the plastic cap was inserted in the section of the spring that seats against the black gasket/washer.
My Danco part #80978 can in 4 pieces is it broken?
I can't say for sure without seeing it. But I would guess that it's fine cuz there's normally a small rubber band that holds everything together & sometimes it comes off in shipping. I've had a few like that as well & you just put it back together. Hope that helps & Thanks for watching Ciagreenhaw7833 & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Thank you!
@@ciagreenhaw7833 Your welcome! Good luck with your repair.
where do i find that handle
Hey Oscar, I have all the parts linked in the video description. Thanks for watching & subscribe to the channel 👍
Where did you get the replacement parts from? Can you provide a link please.
I got the replacement seats & springs from Wilmar. Which is a Maintenance supply place for the apartment industry. But I found the link on Amazon for the exact same seats & springs with the plastic inserts. These will fix your Valley tub faucet that drips when turned off. But if your taking your faucet apart & replacing the seats & springs you should do the cartridge while you have it apart, & if your replacing the cartridge you should do the seats & springs. Here's the link for the seats & springs with inserts www.amazon.com/PROPLUS-GIDDS-133667-Seats-Springs-Valley/dp/B000RDILEM
Here's the link to where I buy the "Original" Valley tub cartridges. They sale a knockoff version online at other places & on this site I linked below but the knockoff ones are to short and do not work properly. If you purchase the original replacement with those seats & springs I sent in the other link you will be all set. Thanks for watching Kunal Kishan & please Subscribe to the channel 👍 www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Valley-V6680BG-Single-Lever-Plastic-Cartridge-p/val-v6680bg.htm
@@ApartmentMaintenance Hello! about the seats and springs, the ones you link here are pricy. I’ve found them for less $. Do you think other manufacturers would be okay to use? And thank you!
Sharon
@@iFriendofYours You would have to tell me which ones you found, and where they are from. Cause there is cheaper ones out there, but they're not Original Valley products, the ones I listed are original and they 100% work. I have purchased a few knockoff brands and the cartridges are to short and water leaks out near the cap. Thanks for watching i & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance I’m definitely getting the cartridge you linked; it’s the seats & springs I’m wondering about. So, I’ve found a few: DANCO & Brasscraft
I will sub for sure!
Tapco OEM part
Nice....
Yep it sure is. I have all the OEM parts linked in the video description. Thanks for watching Hugovp15 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Thanks bro
No problem. Glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching Jonathan & subscribe to the channel 👍
Can anyone confirm. I think he has his seats and springs backwards . The white peice and black peice go on opposite ends of the spring from everything I've seen. Does it even matter?
You can try it that way but I've always done that way & never had an issue. I've had instructions that come with some kits that show it that way. You can try it the opposite way if you choose to. Who knows, maybe it doesn't matter which end the plastic pieces go on? But like I said I've always installed them the way & removed original parts from the faucet from Valley's factory & that's how I've always reinstalled them. I had an apartment community I ran for 10 years that had 200 apartments with the same tub faucet & every single faucet I had to fix over the 10 years, the parts were installed just the way I did it in the video. Thanks for watching David & help support the channel by subscribing 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance thanks for the quick reply . Yea I figured a peice of plastic is not the only thing between a flooded bathroom and a functioning shower handle
@@davidadelman6945 No problem! Good luck with your repair & help support the channel by subscribing 👍
I kept having a drip so I stretched out the new springs with two needle nose pliers and the drip stopped.
Yeah that will work for awhile & can be done in a pinch. You will eventually have to replace the seats & springs which aren't expensive at all. Thanks for watching Steve & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I'd be concerned about local shutoff valves leaking. Why not just shutoff water main to house and avoid possible leaks in the wall and resetting cover plate?
@@tbl8560 This video was done in a 47 year old apartment community without a main shut off for the individual units. I would have had to shut down the whole building of 28 units so it's a risk I was willing to take. Thanks for watching & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Makes sense. Sorry I missed that.
@@tbl8560 All good bro!
Good job
Great video! Where can I order a similar handle?
I ordered those handles from Wilmar which is a maintenance supply place to order supplies in the apartment & hotel industry. You can check some plumbing supply websites, chicago faucets is one that may carry that handle. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
how do ya know of the springs are bad?
The faucet will drip when it's turned off, that's when you know the springs & rubber seats are bad. Since you would be taking it all apart to change the seats & springs you should change the cartridge as well while you have it apart. Thanks for watching D W 👍
DO NOT USE THE NEW PLASTIC HANDLES!! My faucet was leaking just like the video. My old plastic handle was broken also. I went to the local plumbing supply to purchase new cartridge, new seals with springs, and new plastic handle. All went well until I tried to install the new plastic handle. WTH!! I spent an hour in vain only to find out the new plastic handle hole that fits on the stem is offset. I could get the water to turn on but not turn off. Went back to the plumbing supply and purchased the chrome handle. Worked perfectly. Hope this helps save anyone from the headache I went through.
Good to know Ray. I haven't used any of the aftermarket handles, just the original plastic handle & the chrome valley handles. I only buy oem parts. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Thank you for posting your video. It was the plumbing supplier salesman that showed me your video when I was trying explaining to him the problem I was having with the plastic handle (with the offset hole). I knew the chrome handle would work when I saw that the hole was centered like it was suppose to be. I agree, only buy OEM when you have a choice.
@@rayskaines6819 That's cool a plumbing supply repairman showed you the video. Was it from a larger franchise plumbing supplier or a small personal plumbing outfit? Did he see my video before or just searched a valley tub faucet & came across my video?
Dude i changed my cartridge and was wondering why it kept exploding off and remembered the lock ring 😂😂😂
🤣 Yeah that will do it! I think I've done that once or twice before as well. Thanks for watching Abe & Subscribe to the channel 👍
You put the seals back in incorrectly! The plastic bushing goes into the spring at the opposite end of the seal. Bushing-Spring- Seal.
Thanks for the comment, that's the way I've put those plastic pieces in for 10 years at that property and never had an issue. So it apparently doesn't effect the operation, but if it is backwards thanks for letting me know, and thanks for watching Howard 👍👍
Oh! So the video was wrong!
That's why I tuned in. I've been doing the- seats- springs- plastic bushing- for years the wrong way. It never effected the operation. So the CORRECT METHOD IS seats-springs- washer ?
What would be the reason the designers chose to do it that way? Any one know why?
@@peterdittler7068 It's goes just like I did in the video, the plastic piece goes into the spring, then I have always put the rubber washer over the spring with the plastic insert. The guy is saying everything is right but don't put the rubber washer over the plastic piece, have the plastic piece at the opposite end of where u put the rubber washer. So apparently it works the way he is saying, and it works the way I was saying. I've replaced some of those over 10 years ago and they are fine. So who knows ?? Either way it works 👍
@@peterdittler7068 I will have to say the way I do it in the video is correct cause I had 200 apartments that were the original parts, and the way I do it is how they were installed from the factory. So he was saying it's backwards, but I installed them just the way they came out of the faucet from the factory. So you tell me what you think ??
Just close main water valve on street meter and no need to remove face plate..
If I closed the main water valve out at the street I would be shutting down 14 buildings that have a total of 200 units. I wish it could of been that convenient or I wouldn't of messed with the old shut off valves that are built into the faucet. This repair was done at a old apartment community built in 1972. Gotta love working on old apartments. Thanks for watching fix it all & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance Oh, got you. yep, time to time it headache in old buildings..
it looks like when the stops were being turned back on for water, water came out thru them with tells me they need replacement-
Jim White, the faucet is from 1972, all original. The packing needed tightened on the shut offs, but with age and use, it would be good to upgrade the faucet for sure. Thanks for watching Jim!! 👍Hope your Subscribed!
@@ApartmentMaintenance I'd probably have not touched the stops, but rather shutoff the water. I'm a plumber. You're taking a chance with these old valves, sometimes they'll leak from the packing nut after you shut the water off.
@@depressionplumbing9286 My thought exactly!
Depression Plumbing His earlier answer said turning off main would involve 14 buildings & 200 units.
Holy s---, dont ever use the stops on a valve that old, dont ever use channel locks to take the ring off exposing the cartridge, it should be hand tight. If its not, beat the hell out of it to break up the calcium. everything else looked good.
Great tips! Thanks for watching najierpatel9404 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
These faucets are the worst...I've had to replace mine 3 to 4 times just in the last 2 years
Wow, yeah they do leak quite a bit. I had 192 of them at my old property, so I know the feeling. Thanks for watching AoN DeimosDiety 👍