Delta®
Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower in Stainless
Model#:
RP54870SS
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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
Technology and Special Features
Brilliance® Finish
Brilliance® Finish
Many Delta products are made with Brilliance® finishes, which resist abrasions and discolorations better than traditional brass or even chrome.
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
600 series shower faucet leaks under handle ONLY when water is on ?
only leaks when water is running / on. will the renovation kit fix this ? I have the front bonnet nut losose but have not removed it yet.
Hi Bob, Thank you for your question. You can try tightening the adjusting ring that is part of the cap under the handle to stop the leak. If this does not help, you will want to replace the cam assembly. The part number for the cam assembly is RP61 if your faucet has a lever style handle, and RP188 if you have the acrylic knob handle. The RP54870 renovation kit would supply all new internal parts.
Thanks,
Dave
Date published: 2024-03-28
Are stops built in to the Delta 600 series?
The hot and cold feed into the valve each have a screw driver slotted, threaded bolt in the center of a nut on each side of the valve. Are these stops or some kind of adjusters? Do I back off the nut to turn the screw? Problem is low hot water flow. Cold water O.K. I suspect a blockage on hot water side of ball valve.
Thanks in advance
Hi Herb,
Thank you for your question. Some 600 series models have screw driver stops on the hot and cold supplies. Please make sure the stop on the hot side is fully opened.
Best regards,
Jon
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can I replace my existing tub/shower valve with a current model.
I have a 20 year old shower and tub valve, the kind with a crystal ball handle that moves up and down to turn the water on and off, and turns to adjust the temperature. The valve still works fine, but it is in shiny brass and we would like to convert to stainless or brushed nickel. I am looking for a replacement valve that can use the existing valve body so the conversion can be made from the front without tearing out drywall to access the interior plumbing. Most of the current valves use a lever handle, and I would like to know if I can install one of these in the existing valve body. Volume control is desirable but not essential. I don't have any identifying information on the existing valve, but it would have been contractor grade from 1992.
Thank you for your question. Based on the information you have provided, it sounds like you have a 600 series faucet. We do have a renovation kit for that series. Delta Faucet model # RP54870 is available in Chrome, Venetian Bronze, and Stainless Steel. It will include everything but your tub spout, shower arm and flange, and your showerhead.
Date published: 2024-03-28
crystal ball set screw
I have a fifteen year old Delta shower body with push button diverter / its a bath tub installation. The crystal ball has broken. I am seeking a new crystal ball handle. I ordered two replacement knobs for the shower body, each supplier sent me a crystal ball with a straight set screw. The ball i seek to replace had a grey nylon insert which seated into the crystal ball. The set screw slid thru the ball ( and nylon) into the valve. The handles i ordered were different model balls and contained no nylon insert. Also the orientation of the handle wasn't quite the same as what i seek to replace. Can anyone tell me where i can get this old handle, screw and nylon?
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Hi Larry, Thank you for your question. If you must lift up on your knob to turn the faucet on, you will have a 600 series faucet. The acrylic knob handle for this model is the RP17451. This knob is available to order on deltafaucet.com.
http://www.deltafaucet.com/repairparts/details/rp17451.html
Thanks,
Dave
Date published: 2024-03-28
I am also searching for a showerhead to use along with this "converter." How does Brilliance Stainless match up with the regular Stainless finish?
Hi Pete,
Thank you for your question! Products marked Stainless Steel or Brilliance Stainless will have the same finish. This should also closely match brushed nickel finishes.
Best regards,
Jon
Date published: 2024-03-28
We need the handle only from this kit in brushed nickel - how do we order that? If unavailable, how do we order in SS?
Dear Alex,
Thank you for your question. The handle assembly RP17443SS is not sold separately from the full Renovation Kit RP54870SS.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2017-02-11
Is stainless similar to brushed nickel in appearance? Also, which diverter tub spout do you recommend as part of this renovation?
Thank you for your question, LHLTN! The Stainless Steel finish is almost identical to the Brushed Nickel finish. Any diverting tub spout will work with this kit; however, it will depend on your existing installation. We advise checking the installation methods required for your tub spout options before making a selection. The RP19820SS is similar in style to the original Delta 600 series tub spout but must slip onto 1/2" C.W.T.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP19820SS
Best regards, Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
Renovation Kit - 600 series shower with "ball" handle
I'm wondering if there is a similar 600 series renovation kit that has the clear plastic ball handle,like this one (Knob - RP17451) rather than a chrome lever as is shown in this kit? Ideally if it came in Stainless/Brushed Stainless rather than chrome, that would be great!
My valve is definitely a 600 series, but it's a standalone, walk-in shower; home was built in approx 1986.
Hi Dave, Thank you for your question!
The RP54870 600 series renovation kit only includes the lever handle. You would have to order the RP17451 knob handle and RP212 ball assembly separate.
Best regards,
Brandis
Date published: 2024-03-28
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