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
Delta faucet series? It is a shower only faucet. You push the knob handle up to turn on, push left for hot and right for cold. It takes the RP#70 ball valve with the slot in the ball. There is a pin in the valve body. This kit doesn't work.
Hello Valued Customer,
Thanks so much for contacting Delta Faucet Company!
The Renovation Kit Model#: RP54870 updates the 600 Series tub and shower valve trim.
Please reach out with further questions!
Best Regards,
Kelley
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2024-10-21
My Delta tub faucet has a round knob with an up arrow that controls the water volume, while turning the knob left/right to control hot/cold temperature. Can I buy this with a lever handle? Will it function the same? Identify all required valve trim.
Hello,
Thank you for your question!
Yes, you have a 600 series tub and shower unit and this lever handle will operate in the same manner as the knob handle.
Please reach out with further questions!
Best Regards,
Tim
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2024-06-24
Looking for a 600 series renovation kit in black. Are there any options?
Hello Mike,
Thank you for contacting Delta Faucet Company! I am sorry this information was not readily available, and I am happy to help you!
We currently have our Delta Faucet DELTA® Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower MODEL#: RP54870 in Chrome, Stainless, and Venetian Bronze only, Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta customer. Please contact us back for any further questions.
Best Regards,
Nicole
Date published: 2024-03-28
Does this come in black??
Hi Sean,
Thanks for your question regarding RP54870! No, this model is available in Chrome, Stainless, and Venetian Bronze.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for further assistance.
Best Regards,
Emma
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2023-05-23
Is there any way to get this in matte black?
Is there any plan to offer this in Matte Black?
Hello!
Thank you for contacting us at Delta Faucet! I will be happy to help! Unfortunately, we don't currently have a plan or time frame to release this Delta Faucet 600 series renovation kit in a matte black finish. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Best Regards,
Tim
Date published: 2024-03-28
My house was built in the 70’s. I THINK the valve is a Briggs maybe? The escutcheon plate is a Briggs. Would this work or does it ONLY work for existing Delta plumbing?
Hi Tiff8377,
Thank you for your question about Delta Faucet RP54870RB! We are happy to assist you!
The Delta RP54870RB is a 600 series renovation kit. This kit updates a Delta 600 series trim and converts the handle from a knob to a lever.
We look forward to better serving you in the future. Please contact us directly if you need further assistance!
Best regards,
Kyra
Digital Engagement Specialist
Date published: 2024-03-28
Van this come in brushed brass
Hello Customer!
Thank you for your question and we are happy to help. The Delta RP54870RB does not come in brushed brass. With any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us again.
Best Regards,
Carrie
Date published: 2024-08-02
In this repair kit does the part number 5 happen to come in a shorter version? I can't fit the steam into handle.
Hi Joe Glass,
Thank you for contacting Delta Faucet Company. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience you are experiencing. We will be happy to assist you in resolving this issue as quickly as possible.
Unfortunately, the Delta Faucet Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower In Venetian Bronze MODEL#: RP54870RB does not come with a shorter bonnet nut.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet customer. We look forward to continuing to serve you. Please feel free to contact us back for further assistance.
Best Regards,
Kelley
Date published: 2024-03-28
Is this also available with a diverter in the plate with the shower lever? I need one that has that included. It seems I may need to buy two different plates to get what I need.
Hello Melissa,
Thank you for your question! I am happy to help you!
Our Delta RP54870 does not have a push button diverter, It has been updated. If your updating the plate we recommend to plug the diverter using RP2865 and purchase a tub spout with a diverter.
Please contact us back for any further questions.
Best Regards,
Nicole
Date published: 2024-03-28
Do you have this item with a hole for a push button diverted? If not what do you offer to replace an old brass 600 series with crystal ball and push button diverter? Thanks
Hi! Thank you for your question! I will be happy to help. Yes, we offer this RP6046 600 series escutcheon with a hole for the push button diverter.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP6046
Best Regards, Tim
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can this be ordered in champagne bronze?
Hello Customer!
Thank you for your question and we are happy to help. The Delta RP54870 is not available in Champagne Bronze. With any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us again.
Best Regards,
Carrie
Date published: 2026-01-16
Can this be painted to a black matte
Is there a renovation kit that has the shower diverter knob right below the main on/off/hot/cold valve? We have the old crystal ball style knob and want to update to a LEVER knob. This kit doesn't show the hole for the shower diverter below the valve.
Hello Main Shower Update Kit,
Thank you for reaching out to Delta Faucet Company!
Our RP54870 fits our 600 series valve and will change the handle from a knob to a lever. With the push button diverter you will need a diverting tub spout and a diverter plug. The diverter plug is RP2865.
We appreciate your inquiry. Please reach out directly if you have further questions!
Best Regards,
Kyra
Digital Engagement Specialist
Date published: 2024-01-31
Do I need a gasket for escutcheon?
Hello Shawn,
Thank you for your question! I am happy to help you!
Our Delta Faucet DELTA® Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower MODEL#: RP54870 comes with a gasket attached to the back of the plate, If you would like you could add a light bead of clear silicon around the plate where it hits the wall.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta customer. Please contact us back for any further questions.
Best Regards,
Nicole
Date published: 2024-03-28
Looing for RP54870 type kit in "brushed nickel" finish because I do not want to change my in-wall valve. Do you have any suggestions? How close is the "stainless steel" finish versus "brushed nickel"?
Hi James Reinhart,
Thank you for your question regarding our Delta Faucet RP54870.
The finish of stainless steel is always shiny, whereas brushed nickel has a matte or semigloss finish. Overall Stainless-Steel finish is almost identical to the Brushed Nickel finish.
Please feel free to contact us directly for technical information at 800-345-3358. We are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet customer. Best Regards, Themar Digital Communications Specialist (800) 345-3358 customerservice@deltafaucet.com
Date published: 2024-04-20
I see no O rings in the photo for RP54870. Does the metal handle design for the ball valve eliminate O rings?
Hi KSC808,
Thank you for your question about the Delta Faucet RP54870 renovation kit for a 600 series faucet.
The valve is sealed with the rubber seats and with the rubber on the side of the cam and packing.
Please reach out with any additional questions!
Best Regards,
Bryan
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2023-07-31
hi, my 600 series shower faucet has a push button diverter valve which trim kit do i need?
Hello Valued Customer,
Thank you for contacting Delta Faucet Company!
You can use this kit with the existing push-button-diverter with the RP6046 escutcheon plate, however, you can also plug the push-button-diverter and purchase a tub spout that has a diverter.
We appreciate your inquiry. Please reach out directly if you have further questions!
Best Regards,
Kyra
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2025-06-30
I am trying to replace my shower faucet. I think I have a 600 series. The old acrylic knob style. I would like to replace it with a handle like this one. Not sure if it would work. I could attach pics, but not sure how here.
Hi Valued Customer, Thank you for your question regarding our Delta Faucet RP54870.
We have reached out to you directly.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet customer.
Best Regards,
Themar Digital Communications Specialist (800) 345-3358 customerservice@deltafaucet.com
Date published: 2024-05-08
do any of the series 600 trim kits come in matte black?
Thank you for your question, PaulO! No, the RP54870 conversion kit is not available in the Matte Black finish. We also never manufactured a 600 series trim kit in the Matte Black finish.
Best Regards, Benjamin
Date published: 2024-03-28
We have a gold color 600 Series tub faucet (with a diverter as part of the valve) that we want to change to a bronze color. We found a renovation kit RP54870RB but it did not have the diverter .Do you have a RP5645 diverter in a bronze color?
Hello Robert,
Thank you for your question about the Delta Faucet model RP54870 Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower. I apologize for any difficulty finding this information. We are happy to help!
The RP5649 push-button diverter is not currently available in Venetian bronze. We apologize for any inconvenience.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts/product/RP5649.html
To use this renovation kit with a faucet with a push-button diverter, we recommend using the RP2865 diverter plug and a diverter tub spout.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts/product/RP2865.html
Please reach out directly at customerservice@deltafaucet.com or 1-800-345-DELTA if you have any questions or need additional assistance. Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet customer.
Best regards,
Bryan
Date published: 2024-03-28
Purchased this conversion kit in 2018 in stainless. Today the handle just broke completely off. The conversion ball tip broke off inside the handle. I can't find a replacement handle in stainless anywhere including your website. What are my options?
Hi Laura,
Thanks for your question regarding RP54870! The available handle for this model is RP17443.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for further assistance.
Best Regards,
Emma
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2024-03-13
I want this color trim kit but my valve has the push button diverter valve. Do you offer that?
Hi Valued Customer,
Thank you for your question regarding our Delta Faucet Delta Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower In Chrome MODEL#: RP54870. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience you are experiencing. We will be happy to assist you in resolving this issue as quickly as possible.
Unfortunately, we only offer RP6046 with the push-button diverter in chrome. Please see the link below.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts/product/RP6046.html
Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet customer. Please feel free to call, email, or message us on social if you need anything else.
Best Regards,
Themar
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2024-03-28
Is there a scald protection dial in the 600 series
Good afternoon AdHo,
Thank you for contacting Delta Faucet Company! I am sorry this information was not readily available, and I am happy to help you!
Our DELTA® Faucet Renovation Kit - 600 Series Tub & Shower MODEL#: RP54870 is not manufactured with a scald guard protection.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta customer. Please contact us back with any further questions.
Best Regards,
Themar
Date published: 2021-05-11
The metal cap which will replace the exiting one which most likely be damaged does not look as deep as the existing 600 series faucet. I saw where one person carefully cut metal cap to get off. Mine has groves at base to help loosen. Kit 1 looks shorter.
Hello Customer!
Thank you for your question and we are happy to help. Please contact us directly for further assistance so that we may identify your model number and the parts you need.
Best Regards,
Carrie
Date published: 2024-04-23
Hey I am renovation my bathroom and now the valve is too deep it. I had 600 series delta with a diamond handle. I would like to update it but what kind of extension do I need?
Hello!
Thank you for contacting Delta Faucet Company!
We do not manufacture an extension kit for our 600 series. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause!
We appreciate your inquiry. Please reach out directly if you have further questions!
Best Regards,
Kyra
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2025-12-06
Hello, I want to update my old valve with a retrofit/renovation kit and this seems like it will work, but I don’t know the model# of mine, it just says Delta and the U.S. PAT 2592062 3086218 in the front. Will this kit work with that old valve? Thank you!
I would like to know if this renovation kit will work with my OLD Delta 600 shower control. I can supply a picture if helpful.
Hi, is this the current replacement kit for a leaky 1970s faucet? Or do you have the one knob replacement parts some place? Or, do I need maybe only to replace the black rubber and spring things?
Hi Fix 1970s Delta products,
Thanks so much for contacting Delta Faucet Company!
The RP54870 is a renovation kit for the 600 series, and the RP3614 can be used as well to just repair a small leak.
Please contact us directly if you have any questions or need additional assistance.
Best Regards,
Nicole
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2024-03-28
In regards to the renovation 600 trim kit. My insides are fine, I just want an updated look. Do I have to install the internal valve parts to update the handle and finish?
Hi Valued Customer,
Thank you for your question.
No, the internal parts do no need to be replaced.
Please feel free to contact us directly for technical or warranty information at 800-345-3358. We are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet customer.
Best Regards,
Themar
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2026-02-20
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