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Delta Shower Valve Set Up - Where does the shower cartridge go?

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Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

< 1 hr

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Delta Monitor 1700 Series / Monitor 1300/1400 Series

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

cartridge puller tool, adjustable wrench, flathead screwdriver
Getting a Delta shower cartridge into the valve body correctly is trickier than it looks — install it backwards or upside down and you get hot when you want cold, or no temperature range at all. This video shows exactly where the cartridge goes and how to seat it right the first time. PRODUCTS USED & RECOMMENDED: → Delta RP46074 Cartridge (Monitor 1700 Series): https://amzn.to/4nklWoF → Delta RP19804 Cartridge (Monitor 1300/1400 Series): https://amzn.to/3Rc6mzy → Cartridge Puller Tool + Plumber's Grease: https://amzn.to/4daj09z → Delta Classic Single-Handle Shower Trim Kit: https://amzn.to/4u78o2A PRO TIP: The ears on the Delta cartridge must face up (toward 12 o'clock) when you slide it in. The notch on the bottom of the cartridge aligns with a tab inside the valve body — if you feel resistance, stop and recheck orientation before forcing it. Subscribe for plumbing and bathroom DIY: https://www.youtube.com/@Housebarons As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. #DeltaShowerCartridge #ShowerValve #PlumbingDIY #DeltaFaucet #HomeRepair