A tub diverter works by creating a pressurized environment within the shower valve, which forces water to travel against gravity and exit the showerhead. Rod/Lift Gate Tub Diverters A popular type of tub diverter valve called a lift gate diverter sits directly inside the tub spout. A sturdy...
- If no obvious leak is found, conduct a smoke test to find anything obvious - Remove and inspect diverter valve for teared diaphragm Hardware that could fail: - Charge pipes, intercooler joints - Wastegate actuator. Actuation can be tested by applying vacuum ...
Step 1: Remove any caulking around the wall end of the tub spout with a putty knife or razor. Step 2: Locate the setscrew, which is typically located on the underside of the spout, close to the wall. They are often very small so you may find it helpful to use a flashlight to loca...
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Step 1: Safely Remove Old Shower Faucet The first step for replacing a shower faucet diverter is cutting out the old system. How’s this done without flooding the house! It begins with shutting off the water to the house and draining the water at the lowest point, e.g. laundry tub. Cu...
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Install a rain diverter: Cut a small hole in the gutter above your rain barrel, then connect the diverter from that hole to the top of the barrel. You can open and close the diverter at will. So, if your barrel is full or you’re not collecting rainwater, close the diverter, and th...
It may also be time to backwash or clean your filter if you haven’t done that in a while. If you have just cleaned your filter, that may have caused an air pocket to form. Remove the pump lid and basket and stick a hose inside to fill up the line with water. Your water intake...
A similar repair can be done on the shower diverter. It takes a bit more effort and time, but you can remove it and clean it. If you continue to experience this problem with your shower head or diverter, you can install a water softener. The system will prevent the accumulation of mine...
When your replacement Kohler faucet parts arrive, begin the installation process by shutting off the main water line. Remove the handle, trim, plate and adapter (if present) from the shower valve. Then, with a screwdriver remove the screws securing the cartridges to the rest of the valve. T...