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Why is more water coming out of tub spout than the shower head?
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∙ 14y ago
Gravity. The shower head is probably 4 or 5 feet higher than the bath tap.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDiverter not working properly.
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Why does Hot water pour from faucet when shower head is on so water is coming from shower head but still comes out of bottom spout. how to fix?
Employ a plumber.
Why has water pressure dropped at shower head if you haven't replaced the shower head recently and you don't have a problem with calcium deposits?
Is more water comming out your tub spout? if so change spout
Why does it take a long time for water to drain from the bathtub when running water from the faucet. But when you run water from the shower head I have no problem?
More "VOLUME" flowing from the tub spout then the shower head as the shower head has a flow restrictor
What causes water to continue to flow through the shower head when you have the diverter to only flow through the spout?
depending on your spout diverter if its a valve or is it on the spout it self, if the diverter is on the spout then your diverter is not letting full flow of water out of the spout and its putting enough pressure to allow the water out of the shower head, I had this problem before and if you change the spout it should fix the problem. If you have a 3 way valve which is on the wall then i would suggest replaceing the parts in that valve if possible other wise change out the divert valve. If your broke like me and want a cheap fix then put either a water flow resistor or a shutoff right before your shower head.
Why is there water coming out of the tub faucet but not from the shower head?
1- plugged shower head 2- defective diverter
Why would a shower make a squeaking noise 20 minutes after turned off then drip water?
if its just a shower and no tub spout then it most likely must be in your shower head and if its a hand held shower head (with a flexible hose attached) it most likely has a bad seal or some other way which allows air to get inside and drain the water out slowly. The same can be for a shower with a tub spout diverter and the shower head has a bad seal thus letting the water drain down the tub spout and it can be a real slow leak to cause the squeaking noise 20 minutes later, my guess of the squeaking noise would come from the air being pushed inside the shower head.
Why does bathtub spout make a tea kettle whistle when shower diverter is pulled up?
Your tub spout isn't fully diverting the water to the shower head and a very small amount is leaking through. The smaller the hole the water has to exit, the greater the pressure. Replace the tub spout, usually costs less than 20 dollars.
Why is there no water coming out of the shower head when it is turned on and there is water to the rest of the house?
the tap assebly could be cross connected if older shower set
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a power shower head over an ordinary shower head?
A power shower head mixes moving air with water, to increase the strength of the water coming from the shower head, while using less water. The advantages are lower water bills, using less water and protecting the environment. Some reviews of power shower heads indicate that the claims are untrue, and that the product does not work as is a waste of money.
Why would there be water on main level but no water on second level?
Do you mean water leak or water pressure at the faucet? If you are not getting water thru the pipes you may have low pressure, or there is some blockage in the pipes preventing the water from flowing. Lots of times dirt gets in the small holes in the shower head and the sinks faucet (right where the water comes out). You will need to turn the water off in the basin or the shower. Next, take a pair of pliers and remove the shower head, or the basin's spout head. Look in the piece you removed. Is there dirt in it? Clean it or replace the part. Turn the water back on. Hopefully it was only debris blocking your water flow. The entire faucet will not have to be removed. Only unscrew the spout's aerator head., or the showere head.
Why do you have brown water coming from your shower head?
There is rust in the steel pipes of your house, possibly the water heater. Have them looked at soon
Why does water leak behind the wall when the shower stem is pulled up but not when it is down and the water is running?
When you pull the stem up, it diverts the water from the tub spout to the shower head. Somewhere between the valve connection and shower head arm, you have a leak. The easiest part to check would be the arm that comes out of the wall that you screw the shower head on to. It is normally screwed in to a "shower Ell" and that connection and or pipe is easy to crack if someone pulls on the shower head. Pull the escutcheon plate towards the shower head and try to see into the hole and look for water at the connection. It would only leak when you are using the shower. If it is another connection or the riser pipe itself, you'll have to access it through the wall, hopefully from a room on the opposite side of the wall. Good Luck
