How To Change Battery On Delta Touch Faucet [7 Easy Steps]

Have you ever been in that frustrating situation where your Delta Touch faucet starts acting up and you realize it’s time to change the battery? Let me guide you through how to change battery on Delta touch faucet in the easiest way possible. 

To change battery on delta touch faucet:

• Locate the battery box (under the sink)
• Open the battery box
• Remove the old battery
• Install new battery
• Close the box

It’s too easy. Now let’s go through the detailed process and the nitty gritty of changing batteries on your Delta touch faucet.

How To Change Battery On Delta Touch Faucet [7 Easy Steps]

If you see a solid red light on delta touch faucet, it may indicate that the batteries need to be replaced or that there is an issue with the faucet.

To change the battery on your Delta Touch or Delta Touchless kitchen faucet, follow the below steps:

1. Determine the type of battery your Delta Touch faucet uses. Delta Touch2O Technology kitchen faucets are powered by 6 AA batteries, while Touch2O and Touch2O.xt are powered by 4 AA batteries.
2. Locate the battery box under the sink. The battery box may have a red light that turns on when the batteries need to be replaced.
3. Open the battery box or tray and remove the old batteries.
4. Replace the old batteries with new ones, and make sure to follow the correct polarity (+/-) order displayed on the box.
5. Fit the cap back onto the battery box or tray.
6. Ensure that the cable is free of obstructions.
7. Turn on the faucet to check if it is working properly. If the LED indicator light on the base of the faucet is blinking red, it may take a few seconds for it to stop blinking and turn off.

[Note: If using the Delta Faucet AC adapter, ensure the outlet is grounded and always on. ]

Ordinary batteries will last up to one year with 20 minutes of usage per day. However, the lifespan of a battery can be affected by several factors such as time, heat, and vibration. 

Note: Read our ultimate guide on Delta touch faucet problems and how to fix them.

Delta Touch Faucet Not Working After Battery Replacement

If your Delta touch faucet is not working after a battery replacement, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

• Check the battery installation: Make sure that the batteries are properly inserted with the correct polarity (+/-). If the batteries are not inserted correctly, the faucet may not work properly.

• Check the battery life: If the batteries are old or low on power, the faucet may not work properly. Replace the batteries with new ones and make sure they are fully charged.

• Cable are in contact: If the cable of the touch sensor and that of the handle are in contact, it may cause the faucet to malfunction. Adjust the wires appropriately to address this issue

• Check the solenoid valve: If the battery replacement does not solve the issue, check the solenoid valve to make sure it is properly connected. If the connection is loose, tighten it with a screwdriver. If that doesn’t work, then you may need to replace the solenoid.

Can You Operate Delta Touch Faucet Manually

Yes, delta touch faucet manual bypass is possible. Delta touch faucets can be operated/used manually when needed. Let’s find out how.

For Lavatory Touch2O® & Touch2O.xt®

If you have Lavatory Touch2O® or Touch2O.xt® faucets and want to switch them to manual mode, you can do so by removing the battery box from the solenoid while the water is running.

For Kitchen Touch2O® Faucets

You can make Kitchen Touch2O® faucets manual in a couple of ways:

• Universal Method: This option works for most models (except Pascal® & eFlow®):

1. Start the faucet to let water flow.
2. Open the battery pack or remove the batteries if you have an open battery tray.
3. Now, your faucet operates manually. The solenoid will remain open since you’ve removed the power to close it. Reconnecting the battery will restore the electronic function.

• Specific Method for Later Generation Faucets:

1. Open the battery holder cap.
2. Disconnect the sensor hook(s) from the spout and/or valve shank.
3. Remove the hose clip and hose from the solenoid.
4. Take out the solenoid by either removing the clip or swinging it open from the valve outlet tube.
5. Reconnect the hose to the spout outlet nipple using the hose clip.

If the Solenoid Uses RP60520 Adapter

If your solenoid uses an RP60520 adapter to connect to the valve outlet (e.g., early Trinsic®, Addison™, and Ashton®), you can directly connect the pullout hose to the valve outlet nipple instead of the adapter. 

Here’s how to do it, follow the below steps:

1. Open the battery holder cap.
2. Disconnect the sensor hook(s) from the spout and/or valve shank.
3. Remove the hose clip and hose.
4. Take out the metal solenoid clip and solenoid.
5. Remove the adapter from the valve outlet tube to reveal the valve outlet nipple (the hose cannot connect to the adapter).
6. Reconnect the hose to the valve outlet nipple using the hose clip.

Delta Touch Faucet Battery Pack Recommendation

Delta recommends using their A/C Power Supply EP102157. According to Delta, this A/C Power Adapter for Delta Touch Faucets ensures worry-free operation of your Touch2O® faucet. 

All you have to do is, simply plug it into a standard outlet, eliminating the need for batteries. Even during power outages, you can manually operate your faucet. It’s Compatible with Delta Touch2O® faucets featuring Gen 3 solenoids.

Here is what you can do more with this EP102157 A/C adapter:

• Enhances your Delta Touch2O® faucet by upgrading to a consistent A/C power source.
• Designed to supply reliable power to Delta VoiceIQ™ products.
• A grounded plug ensures safe and dependable operation.
• Easy installation, eliminating the need for an electrician.
• Even during power outages, your faucet remains operational.
• Replaces the battery pack for Delta Touch2O® faucets.

Pro tip: Simply plug into any non-switched 115-Volt outlet in your sink cabinet. It is covered by Delta Faucet’s 2-year limited warranty.

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Conclusion

For final thoughts, you have just learned how to change the battery on the delta touch faucet. Hope the methods were easy to follow and you could change the batteries on your Delta faucet. 

Always use the correct battery and insert them in the correct order for smooth operation. You can find the details in the user manual or you can also contact Delta support.