RP46074 Shower Valve Cartridge Assembly Compatible for Delta Shower and Tub 13/14 Series Faucet, Single-handle Delta Universal Valve Cartridge, Replacement for Delta Shower Cartridge.

In theory it should be a simple installation. Turn the water off, remove a handle and faceplate, unscrew the valve and replace. Except in our lovely house where if there is a water shutoff, it's location may never be found. So after turning on every water valve in the house, locking the toilets to run, all outside hoses on full, I tried to take this on.With water still spraying out the valve housing I could press the new valve in but the o-rings kept unseating every time. After a few attempts I got the idea to take some teflon tape and wrap the two o-rings onto the valve to keep them in place while pushing the new valve in. This worked perfectly, I was able to tighten it up, and no more leaks.

I'm a full time plumber and I've replaced 4 or 5 delta cartridges with these off brand knock offs. Usually I'm hesitant to buy anything that isn't name brand but with the genuine delta from lowes being almost 75 dollars, this is a bargain. They've worked every time I've used them and I've saved my customers a lot of money along with earning myself some so I'd call that a win

I installed this valve. it fit perfect. it stopped the leak but now I don't have hot water in my shower. I bought another one thinking it was a fluke. apparently not. I installed the second one and I don't have hot water in my shower. I put my old leaky valve back in and I have hot water. these are mism-made and will only allow lukewarm showers at best!

High quality made parts at a great price.

I am satisfied.

Fits for a Delta that looks like attached pic... Female installer here 😉

I have purchased 2 of the shower cartridges so far and I have to say they are super cheap compared to the hardware I usually go to. However, I did find out that there are 2 versions of this cartridge, which the other one is usually priced around $50-60. I have no idea what the difference are between the 2 but I definitely noticed the more expensive one is significantly easier to install. Regardless, my client was okay with using the cheaper model but again, I was significantly more difficult to remove and install.

Worked with no issues, there was some build up from the hard water, but it eventually went in place.