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Reinstall Bonnet Nut and Test Functionality

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Easy Replacement Of Delta Cartridge To Stop Shower Leak! #diy #helpingothers #plumbing #hacks

What happens here

With the new cartridge installed, screw the bonnet nut back onto the valve body. Start by hand-tightening, then use Knipex Cobra pliers (or similar adjustable pliers) to snug it up. The video emphasizes, 'Don't go crazy with this,' meaning avoid overtightening, which can damage the cartridge or strip threads. Once the bonnet nut is secure, turn the main water supply back on. Adjust the anti-scald feature on the cartridge (if applicable, by rotating a limit stop) to set the desired maximum hot water temperature. Finally, test the water flow from the shower to ensure it's working correctly and that the persistent drip has stopped.

Goal: Secure the cartridge, restore water pressure, and verify the shower's functionality.

Tools and materials

  • Knipex Cobra Pliers Knipex — Tightening the bonnet nut

What they say

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It's got to each on the hot side. It's got these two little notches that match up with these two little notches right here. Get that popped on there. Screw the bonnet nut on. Don't go crazy with this. Now you wanna open the valves. You wanna just the anti-scaled feature and test it. Make sure you've got water running. The plate on, screw it down in place. Grab some coke. I like DAP quick seal for this. Make it look pretty and you're good to go.

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