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When I ordered these parts, I read the description a few times and thought I would receive genuine Delta-branded parts. The price was only a little bit cheaper than ordering from Delta's website, so I ordered it here. Instead, the parts were shipped in a little plastic bag (I attached a picture). I was at Home Depot today and they had a box of 25 pairs of generic seats and springs at about the same price as 3 of these kits.
I ordered these trying to save a few bucks by just replacing these parts. Not sure if they are actual Delta replacement parts or not, as they came in a Ziploc style bag. I had read the reviews that said this probably wouldn't fix the drip, but I wanted to give it a try anyways.I had them installed in about 20 minutes (the shower valve had never been apart, and it was being difficult) and the shower was still dripping at the same, rhythmic drip as before.Save yourself some time and search for the replacement valve (available here on Amazon as well). It fixed my drip and worked better than it did when we moved in.
As stated by other reviewers this is not a genuine Delta part. When I purchased the part I thought it would be. Spring is a different height than OEM part and diameter of spring material is larger. The spring also has additional material at the base, which forms what resembles a pigs tail. The original is cut off and open at the base. The rubber seals appear similar in size and appearance, but feel harder and the rubber is not as soft and pliable as the original delta part. Found it very difficult to get the spring to fit into the faucet. After installing spring and seal, faucet still leaked. Bought original Delta part RP4993 at Home Depot for a little more money and faucet does not leak. Would not recommend this product. Seller should make it clear that part is not genuine Delta. Parts arrive in a small generic zip lock bag, that does not identify country of origin or manufacturer.
Discovered Delta supplied Jacuzzi with water valves for their model 'Amiga whirlpool tubs' which were manufactured in late 1989. Hot & cold water valves begain leaking water around the valve stem shafts and the local Jacuzzi dealer referred me to buy the necessary Delta parts, the 'RP4993 seat & spring' and the 'Delta Stem Unit Assembly RP1740'. Discovered upon disassembly of the water valve that a black o-ring had been used originally along what appeared to be a 'white delrin seat'. It appears Delta has redesigned the replacement RP4993 to employ a rubber seat and a spring.Replaced the parts and reassembled which liberal amounts of silicone grease. Note: A special Jacuzzi socket wrench (part #: 1981000) is required to remove the bonnet nut within the recessed water valve cavity. Successful bonnet nut removal required a soaking with Lime-Away followed up with near boiling water. Repair appears to have resolved all leaks. It does appear slightly more torque is required to open/close the water valves, probably due to the pressure exerted upon the rubber seat by the spring.
BEFORE you buy this part, know that Delta has a lifetime warranty with most of their products and you could visit their website and request the replacement part for your Delta Faucet (I recommend having the purchase info, date and part number included) at no charge.This little part seems to be a common failure at my home. I don't know if there is something in the water supply or just bad design, but after two to three years, all of my bathroom faucets (Delta Victorian) are starting to drip. The tub is now dripping (a slow trickle) and I never use the tub (or if so, once a year). But replacing the spring/rubber washer, stopped the drip.I'm not a plumber but mechanically inclined. Replacing the part only requires shutting off the water supply, removing the valve assembly(s) and replacing the seal/spring. And make sure to block the drain as the this part could pop out and guess where it will want to go!But $4 isn't much compared to a plumber's rate if this is going to be a problem every 2-3 years, I suggest getting some spares...
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