RP32104 Cartridge Assembly Replacement fits Delta Monitor 1700 Series (1998-2005) Tub/Shower Faucet Valve

After nearly a year of use, this thing has definitely held up. Installation is easy if you're the kind of person who isn't afraid of fixing things. It is an absolutely adequate replacement for the one that came with your shower fixture.

I used this part to fox a leaky shower. I didn’t have any trouble with this part. It was easy to install, and it had all of the parts that I needed to replace everything. Unlike some of the other reviewers’ experiences, my temperature knob was smooth and easy to operate. It’s actually smoother than the original part, but that might be because it was so old. My leak stopped, and the shower works perfectly now. Maybe not being an OEM part means it may fail later on, but since I was replacing a bad OEM part to begin with, I’m not very concerned with trying an aftermarket part. An OEM part would cost more, and I wasn’t able to get one as quickly, either. I’m happy with it so far. If it fails in a few months, I’ll come back and edit my review.

So far it works great with no leaks or issues. This is a great replacement cartridge. I gave it five stars for ease of installation because for me, it was easy. However, if you're not accustomed to DIY projects, plumbing, or things like that you may want to get help with it. It does NOT come with instructions, so you have to have an idea of what you're doing. If not, I'm sure there are videos on YouTube that could help considering they seem to have videos for everything. Just don't forget to replace the springs, cups, and seals inside the housing before you install the cartridge or the whole thing will be a waste of time.

UPDATE 2/13/20 So it's been an annoying issue when we try to set the temperature and the whole water on/off handle dragged along as well. Really annoying. no problem.

It came with no instructions or parts list of any kind. So you better know what you’re doing if you’re doing this yourself. I watched the how to videos on Delta’s website and I apparently missed the video for the disassembly for my model. So when I thought I was removing the “bonnet” was actually just a slip on collar. So I was puzzled by how the handle was supposed to come off. Well with my strap wrench on the slip-on cover thinking I was removing the bonnet and the next thing I know is the handle is on the shower floor. Didn’t think much of it at the time. So now I remove the inner springs and washers. Replaced the other washers and went back to reassemble the faucet. That’s when I noticed that it couldn’t go back on because I ended up shearing the plastic spline. So after knocking out the broken spline I was able to fix the leak. Appearance really doesn’t matter because you don’t see the parts. Great value for the money and I believe that it’s as durable as the original one. Tip if your model is like mine try wiggling it off pulling straight out. I had so much soap scum I didn’t see how it was supposed to come off. I got too focused on the “bonnet” and be careful when turning bonnet nut because it’s usually brass and is easy to bend out of shape like using channel locks or pipe wrench.

My old one kept dripping water. This one perfectly fits and works. No more dripping. I hope it will work long time.

This cartridge was pretty much identical to the original equipment part. It was easily installed and performed as expected.

Product came in a bag (not original Delta packaging) with all the needed parts and O-ring seals. Installation was fairly simple after watching a online YouTube video on how its done. Took pictures of disassembly of old cartridge so reassembly would be accurate. Old original cartridge had the HOT SIDE label on the top side when I pulled it apart. Upon reassembly I installed the new unit with HOT SIDE on the top. After installation was done and I turned water back on and unfortunately the hot and cold was backwards. Had to tear it all apart and turn the cartridge upside down so the HOT SIDE label was on the bottom. Picture attached shows the old original label on the top. That said I am not sure if this was a QA problem where they printed the label on the wrong side. Or because these are after market parts that's just the way it is. Just wanted to let everyone know about my experience. Once I flipped the cartridge around HOT and COLD valve functuonality was correct. Other than that parts fit exactly as OEM delta part an I had no more leaky tub faucet.

Perfect work great easy install no more leak

Works great

Really easy toi install, good product, delivery on Time

I do like this new one. The problem was that the old plastic gear was worn out and it didn’t keep holding together with another metal part.

Vers simple for installation