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Put a wash cloth or similar over the end and use a pipe wrench or slip joint pliers. The cloth keeps the wrench from scratching the surface of the spout.
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Can you change from tub spout diverter to diverter on the control?
NO - you would have to change valve out
Brand new tub tabs and spout runs at same time as shower?
Clean the diverter as sediment may be causing the problem
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.
Bath tub spout works but not shower spout?
the diverter knob is either stripped or the diverter itself itself may be broken turn the water supply off take the knob off a carefully remove the diverter shaft if the flapper is missing look inside the housing for the broken piece then take the name and model down to home depot or similar home store and someone will be able to match it up,. but my money is on the stripped knob
Why is more water coming out of tub spout than the shower head?
Gravity. The shower head is probably 4 or 5 feet higher than the bath tap.
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.
How high from tub to spout and mixing valve handle should you do rough ins?
I usually fit spout 6-8 inches above tub.
What purpose does a faucet diverter serve?
it blocks the water from coming out of the spout & redirects it to a different exit point
Why will the water constantly run to the shower head and not the bath?
Most likely you have a bad diverter valve. If you have a shower valve, turn the house water off, remove the diverter handle and the escutcheon plate. Remove the diverter valve-many different ways- clips, screws etc-check to see it it is clogged, , washer or cartridge damaged etc. Go to a plumbing supply house and get a repair kit or a new valve, re-install, turn on the water and check for leaks before putting back the plate. If you only have a lift handle on the tub spigot, the lift handle is stuck or the diverter plate is stuck. Screw off the old spout, get a replacement and re-install after taping the joint. These can be changed without turning off the water. Sometimes they are so corroded you will have to CAREFULLY saw through the spout and split it off the tub stubuot
How do you get the diverter out of the spigot when we pull the handle up water comes out of both the head and the spigot?
You may be able to unscrew the knob on top but generally gate diverters aren't designed to be taken apart. Replacing the tub spout is really your only option. (they are relatively inexpensive)
Why would water continue to run from the bathtub faucet when the shower is running and how do you fix this problem?
The tub spout diverter,is just worn out.Go to your plumbing or hardware store and buy another with the same installation properties.(You may want to remove the old one to see how it was installed)
Why does spout leak at the wall when shower diverter is used?
A hole has developed in the spout or where it screws onto the pipe needs more Teflon tape or joint compound to seal the threads.
