Delta®
Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower in Venetian Bronze
Model#:
RP54870RB
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PRODUCT FEATURES
Updates 600 Series tub and shower valve trim, whether knob or lever handle, to the standard chrome, contemporary brushed stainless steel, or traditional rubbed Venetian bronze finish. Includes a matching finish lever handle.
- Kits to update old 600 series Tub and Shower trim pieces in chrome, RB and SS.
- Includes the following RPs within the kit: RP17443 - lever handle; RP5883 - escutcheon; RP1050 - cap; RP5893 - sleeve; RP196 - escutcheon screws; RP20111 - conversion ball; RP4993 - seats & springs; RP188 - cam and packing
Documents & Specs
Product Support, Repair Parts & Technical Specifications
Installation Information
Overall Height (in.) :
3-3/8
Valve Type:
NA
REVIEWS
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ColdH2O from
Smooth Sailing Following a Careful Disassembly
I rebuilt our 1987 acrylic knob Series 600 shower valve using the RP54870 Conversion Kit (in Chrome finish).
As per "Chris H" review, I had also bought an RP77739A kit "just in case", as we had the diamond-shaped stem that he mentions. However, I found we did not need the additional kit to complete our repair as the ball included in the RP54870 Kit worked just fine for our application.
A note of caution - many people have posted online about how they broke the shower valve body when attempting to remove the old Cap Assembly (5) because it was stuck. Apparently it's not difficult to twist and break or distort some hidden tubes which are part of the valve body inside the wall.
I was fortunately able to unscrew our Cap Assembly quite easily. In fact, I checked it by giving it a quarter turn before ordering new parts.
Once the parts arrived, I shut off the water supply and carefully disassembled everything. After disassembly, I wiped down and inspected the metal valve body, including two (stainless steel?) sleeves in the body which house the Seats and Springs (10). I checked for burrs, scratches, deposits, corrosion, or foreign matter. I removed some minor mineral deposits on the exterior threads by wiping them with a cloth.
I applied plumber's grease to all new rubber parts, including the Seats and Springs (10). I carefully inspected them after installing to make sure they were fully inserted into the sleeves before attempting the next step.
I fit the included Conversion Ball (8) with the 4 Holes (Up) and the Large Single Hole (Down), just as the instructions illustrate.
When installing the new Cam and Lip seal (9) over the Conversion Ball, I found that the dark gray plastic seal housing had to be oriented properly to match a raised rib on the plastic with a slot on the right side of the metal valve body's threaded section.
Following reassembly, the refurbished valve works very well. It operates smoothly and allows us to select a broad range of temperatures. Hopefully we can enjoy good service for a few more decades now.
Date published: 2026-04-15
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Chris H from
Misleading instructions
The instructions are misleading: RP54870SS doesnt work with existing installations and Delta faucets with #212 ball with diamond stem. I needed to buy Delta RP77739A kit to get it to work.
Date published: 2025-04-22
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Chris H from
Misleading "H" and "C" markings on the plate
I purchased RP54870SS to retrofit my old Delta leaking faucet. I folowed the instructions and the installation went good (no leaks), but when I turned the handle clockwise where "C" (cold) mark on the plate is, the hot water came out. When I turned the handle counterclockwise to "H" marking the cold water came out...I checked the instruction and section 9 says:
" 9. Verify that hot water comes out of the valve when the lever handle is
turned fully clockwise." So I did it corectly.
There's a discrepancy between the plate markings and the valve operation.
I'll give 2 stars for the quality materials through and I'm looking for stickers with "H" and "C" to correct the plate markings to match the valve operation.
Date published: 2025-04-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
pauld from
rp54870 kit, escutcheon screws
I am ordering this now. I do not see anyplace the screws can connect to. Am I missing some part that should have been located behind the valve?
Date published: 2023-12-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Another Old Guy from
Keep an old Delta 600 shower valve setup alive
Perfectly designed to refurb the old Delta 600 tub and shower valve, provided that you can get the previous parts to come loose. All the visible parts are metal, rather than plastic. Yeah! Warning: Getting the old outermost metal cap unscrewed from the valve body can be difficult because of corrosion. Forcing it loose with hard pressure using a wrench will cause a disastrous water leak behind the valve, inside the wall, and unless your house is unusual, the only way to stop the leak will be to shut off the water to the entire house. Then you will be faced with having to get into the wall and replace the entire valve and valve body. Your refurbishing kit will not fit the new valve, since it is designed to fit the old valve. So, then you will have to also buy a new trim kit in addition to the valve body and new valve. (Tip: When I had this problem some years ago, I installed shutoffs for the shower lines while the water was turned off, so that the water could be turned on to the rest of the house. But then my water lines were available for access in the basement. Without such access, you'll have to cut a hole in a wall or ceiling to get at the water lines.)
Date published: 2023-11-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Steve S Ca from
Delta faucet 600 series replacement.
This Delta replacement faucet handle for 600 series faucet is a great upgrade. Also the instructions are written so almost any one can do the replacement.
Date published: 2023-08-28
Rated 1 out of
5
by
DRM 1 from
Delta discontinued important components
I sent photos of my existing trim to Delta, and this was recommended as the replacement. Unfortunately,the escutcheon plate is not the deep kind in my existing trim, and the kind in this kit is not deep enough. Even more unfortunately, Delta *discontinued* the deep escutcheon plates. So what could have been a simple shower upgrade project within my carefully saved budget now will not happen, because I would have to remove and redo my entire shower - including permits to change the plumbing to work with shallower escutcheon plates. This poor review does not reflect on the Delta customer service reps, who tried to be helpful. It is only about the incredibly inconsiderate decision by Delta to discontinue the deep escutcheon plates with no regard for their customers.
Date published: 2022-09-17
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Sandy from
Lever fails
The lever that controls the mix of hot/cold water fails after a few years! We have had to have it repaired 3 or 4 times. The bronze color on the handle has also faded.
Date published: 2022-08-29
Q&A
Will this work with the 600 series round stem?
I have a Delta Brilliance Polished Brass shower and tub spout with pull down diverter that seems to be a 600 series with what Pfister's Universal Trim Kit says is a "round stem." It's like the one pictured, but instead of the circle piece with the slot in it, there is a circle piece with a triangle. The water turns on by lifting the handle, and adjusts hot or cold by moving the handle side to side. Will this kit work with that? And what kind of tub spout can I use to replace the pull down spout? I'm trying to renovate to a different color.
Hi Joby, Thank you for your question. The RP54870 600 series renovation kit comes in chrome, brilliance stainless, and venetian bronze finishes. The kit will come with the necessary parts to convert from the acrylic knob handle to a lever style handle.
We do not recommend using competitors parts with our faucets and doing so will void the product warranty.
The pull down diverter tub spout is available as the RP17543 in the chrome and brilliance stainless finishes.
Thanks,
Dave
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can this be used with a 600 series that has a push button diverter at the bottom of the escutcheon plate?
Hello Cruise Momma!
Thank you for your review regarding the Delta RP54870RB Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower.
I am very happy to help you!
The Delta RP54870RB Rennovation kit can be used with a 600 series that has a push button diverter at the bottom of the escutcheon plate. The Push button diver has to be capped off using the Delta RP2865 Delta Plug. Here is a link to the part:
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts/product/RP2865.html
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We look forward to continuing to serve you. Please feel free to contact us back for further assistance.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet Customer.
Best Regards,
Antoine
Date published: 2022-10-26
Re-tiling over existing tiles on shower wall.
I am putting new tiles over existing tiles and this will bring this trim out approx. 5/16". The bonnet nut still shows with about 1/8" clearance behind it and the screws are long enough. The question is; will any of the trim interfere with the movement of the handle and if it does, is there an extension available? The old plastic handle would still work.
Hi Ba,
Thank you for your question! The new tile should not cause any issue with the operation of the handle.
Thanks,
Jon
Date published: 2024-03-28
Is this metal?
Thank you for your question, Cheri! The trim parts and ball assembly are metal.
Best regards, Jon
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can you make this in matt black version!
Hi, Jasmina!
Thank you for your question. At this time, the Delta RP54870 Renovation Kit is only available in the Chrome, Venetian Bronze, and Stainless Steel finishes. Please check back frequently for any updates on our finishes.
Best Regards, Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
Your answer to other question: "We no longer manufacture trim kits for the 600 series and apologize for any inconvenience." So is this item available or not?
Hi, Timmy.
Thank you for your question. We no longer make new and different style trim kits for the 600 Series Unit. However, the Delta RP54870RB Renovation Kit for the 600 Series is available for purchase.
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
I would like to get the renovation kit for the 600 series tub and shower, but what tub spout will fit into the existing piping?
The tub spout I have screws on to a male coupling. Are there any delta tub spouts that will go with the 600 series renovation kit in the bronze color? The piping sticks out about 1.5 inches from the wall.
Thank you for your question. Delta Faucet model # RP54870RB does not include the showerhead, tub spout or shower arm and flange in the rennovation kit. We offer a few tub spouts in the Venetian Bronze finish that can be threaded onto a pipe. Here is a list of the model numbers: RP43161RB, RP42915RB, RP34357RB, RP51303RB, RP52148RB, RP53419RB, RP61269RB, and RP72565RB.
Date published: 2024-03-28
I have a 600 series with a diverter button below the handle. If I plug the diverter hole with the RP2865 diverter plug. Can I then use this trim kit and get tub spout with a diverter?
Hi, Jeff!
Thank you for your question. We do recommend to plug the diverter hole with the Delta RP2865 Diverter Plug and use a new diverter tub spout assembly to work with the Delta RP54870RB 600 Series Renovation Kit.
Best Regards, Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
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