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4 BRAND NEW tub and shower combos units installed later.........I FIXED IT!
I asked EVERYONE from certified master plumbers, 3 different fixture companies, to the know all, hear all, salesmen. NOTE, I USED 1/2" PEX. I was told the faucet was bad, so I changed it out. I was told the new one had a faulty diverter, so I changed it out and went with a new brand. I installed the new one and it continued to drop water from the shower head while filling the tub.
Next, I was told the water pressure was way too much and I needed a pressure regulator at the main entrance, so I installed that on my house also. Now, we had low(er) water pressure AND the original issue.
In addition, my wife was so disgusted she purchased a brand new shower unit and decided we would scrap the previous companies. By now I've about had it with everything, BUT, I'm not a plumber caller, I'd solve the issue.
Here we are 5 DAYS LATER, and I figured it out!!! With the NEW unit installed I had to go to the downspout, (which was 1/2" PEX) AND INSTALLED 1/2" BRASS TUBING. ISSUE RESOLVED..........THIS IS WHY!!!!
PEX is AWESOME AND I LOVE IT, BUT, when you use 1/2" PEX for the elbows, tees, and nipples it is restricted down to about 1/4". That was producing a head pressure back, or, pressure backup, which, forced water to backup into the shower head (looking for an exit). With brass, copper or galvenized (not recommended) the 1/2" turn are true 1/2" turns, unlike the PEX downsizing. GOOD LUCK and I hope this helped!!!
What else can I help you with?
Why is there water coming out of the tub faucet but not from the shower head?
1- plugged shower head 2- defective diverter
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.
How can you stop water leaking through the shower head when both cold and hot water are on but you want the water coming in through the tub faucet and not through the shower head?
If the faucet contains the re-direction valve (closes off the water from the faucet and redirects the water to the shower head) you need to rotate the faucet counter clock wise to unscrew it from the plumbing and replace it with a new one. Take the old one to your local box store and they can match it up for you.
Why is there water dripping from the shower head?
Water is dripping from the shower head because there may be a leak in the shower head or the faucet handle is not fully turned off, causing water to continue flowing.
How do I fix my shower faucet?
Remove the shower head and clean out anything that might be blocking it, such as hair or debris. Replace the shower head and turn on the water; the water should be running.
Shower lever quit diverting water to the shower head Water flows fine through the faucet but when you turn the lever to divert to the shower head there was a banging noise and then no water.?
you did not pay bill
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
How does a tub faucet diverter work to switch the water flow between the tub spout and the shower head?
A tub faucet diverter works by redirecting the water flow from the tub spout to the shower head when the diverter is engaged. This is typically done by a mechanism inside the faucet that blocks the flow to the tub spout and redirects it to the shower head instead.
How do I fix my faucet?
Remove the shower head and clean out anything that might be blocking it, such as hair or debris. Replace the shower head and turn on the water; the water should be running.
How do you maintain pressure after installing a second shower head in your shower?
The piping has to be the exact same length for each shower head from the tee where the cold and hot water feeds from the top of the diverter faucet.
Why is the shower head dripping?
The shower head is dripping because there may be a worn-out washer or seal inside the faucet handle that is not fully closing, allowing water to leak out.
What could be the problem if water is continuously running from the shower head but the water is turned off?
You probably need new gaskets in your faucet.
