Bathtub faucet diverter
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07-13-17, 03:49 PM
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Bathtub faucet diverter
We have a clawfoot tub faucet in the style of the one pictured here:
Some water bypasses the diverter gate when it's pulled up in the shower mode and comes out the faucet itself. It's only a year or so old and has always done this. Is this fixable?
My limited assessment of the situation is that because it's not an in-wall style of faucet, it doesn't have a diverter valve that is leaking and can be replaced. It's a matter of the faucet style (and quality) and how much volume/water pressure there is. Am I correct in thinking it can't be fixed to a point where all water goes up to the shower and none goes past the gate out the faucet?
Some water bypasses the diverter gate when it's pulled up in the shower mode and comes out the faucet itself. It's only a year or so old and has always done this. Is this fixable?
My limited assessment of the situation is that because it's not an in-wall style of faucet, it doesn't have a diverter valve that is leaking and can be replaced. It's a matter of the faucet style (and quality) and how much volume/water pressure there is. Am I correct in thinking it can't be fixed to a point where all water goes up to the shower and none goes past the gate out the faucet?
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07-13-17, 04:39 PM
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I have never seen seen a diverter of that style that completely sealed. They all drip or dribble at least a bit.
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07-14-17, 07:27 PM
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