Many modern sink faucets are fitted with spray hose units, and these units occasionally leak or malfunction. The assembly has a diverter valve within the spout body, a flexible hose connected to the spout under the sink, and a spray head with an activating lever and an aerator assembly. The...
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...
Inside your faucet, there’s a “diverter” valve, which stops the water flow to the spout and sends it to the sprayer when you press the sink sprayer head’s trigger. Here are the symptoms of diverter trouble: Very little water, or none at all, comes out of the sprayer when you pre...
New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
Toilet flush valve repair: If your toilet is "running" and has a flapper valve, often the leak between cistern and bowl is at this valve. Try cleaning the valve seat. If that doesn't work, a new flapper valve may cure the leak. Other repairs include an epoxy add-on new flush valve...
How to Troubleshoot a Kohler Shower Diverter How to Fix a Stripped Shower Knob How to Adjust the Mixing Valve in a Peerless Single Showerhead You can test this by removing the shower head from its arm and seeing if the drip stops. If it does, Kohler recommends cleaning the shower head ...
Run the pool pump for at least 30 minutes to allow the D.E. to distribute evenly over the filter grids. Important:Never turn the multiport valve handle while the pool filter is on and running. This could cause the rubber diverter gasket inside the valve to come loose or break, which wi...
Caulking around all the trim and an examination of the door's weatherstripping to ensure that it is intact will help block off this potential air passageway. Frequently used doors like the one from the garage into the house might need repair or replacement more frequently than do other entry ...
How to Repair Pegasus Faucets Read more:How to Install a Faucet Once you find the screw, get the appropriate screwdriver (usually a Phillips head or a small Allen wrench) and turn the screw counterclockwise to remove it, as well as the handle. This will reveal a large nut holding...