How to Replace a Tub-Shower Diverter Valve
When you take a shower to wash away the grime of a long day, you need every ounce of water pressure you can get. If you have a dribbling tub faucet valve reducing the pressure in your shower, you must replace the diverter valve before you can turn that limp spray into a massaging, cleansing torrent. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Determine the diverter valve type. The gate type, located in the spout of the tub, is held in with water pressure. The rotating valve type, located somewhere between the tub spout and the showerhead, works by rotation.
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Remove the valve. To remove the gate type, simply unscrew the threaded tub spout. To remove the rotating valve type, unscrew the stem nut and remove the diverter valve assembly.
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Take the parts to a local home improvement store and get a new replacement valve. Diverter valves come in various shapes and sizes, so purchase an exact match.
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Wrap a layer or two of Teflon tape on the threads of the new spout stem or diverter assembly. This keeps water from leaking around the threads.
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Install the new valve.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful not to cross thread the parts or you might need a plumber to repair the line.
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Comments
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Jetsjam22
Sep 06, 2008
this article says nothing about how to actually remove the valve. What about the clip? and the hex screw that requires a deep well socket? I don't exactly know how to do it, but i know this article didn't help. -
Jetsjam22
Sep 06, 2008
this article says nothing about how to actually remove the valve. What about the clip? and the hex screw that requires a deep well socket? I don't exactly know how to do it, but i know this article didn't help.
