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    Jan 11, 2011, 08:21 PM
    Diverter shooting out water!
    I have a delta single-knob handle. When we turn on the water, water shoots out of the diverter. The shower still works, but the water is constantly shooting out of the diverter. Any suggestions?
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    Jan 11, 2011, 09:06 PM

    By diverter do you mean tub spout? If so replace tub spout.
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    Jan 16, 2011, 09:05 PM
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    It is the button that we push in. It makes the water from the spout come from the shower head instead. Sorry, I know I may not make sense. Thanks for any help.
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    Jan 16, 2011, 09:08 PM

    Is the diverter knob on the wall or is in on the thing that the water comes out.
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    Jan 17, 2011, 11:33 AM
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    It is on the wall.
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    Jan 17, 2011, 01:16 PM

    You said "shooting out". If that a correct description and you don't mean just leaking around the diverter then that sounds like you remove it and didn't reinstall it correctly.

    Tell us more.

    Show us a picture.
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    Jan 17, 2011, 01:22 PM

    It may be loose diverter stem or packing nut. Anybody worked on your plumbing recently.
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    Jan 17, 2011, 01:58 PM
    [IMG]shower[/IMG]
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    Jan 17, 2011, 02:02 PM
    To Royfam: to post pic:

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    Thank you. Milo
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    Jan 17, 2011, 02:20 PM
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    Where is Advanced?
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    Jan 17, 2011, 02:21 PM

    Advanced is next to "Post Quick Answer"
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    Jan 17, 2011, 02:32 PM
    I am so sorry, but I do not have "post quick answer" or advanced. I don't know what I have done incorrectly.
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    Jan 17, 2011, 02:34 PM
    Click on "Quote User" . Then you will see this: see the attached screen shot... Go to "Manage Attachments", "Browse", "Upload"...
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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:03 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by royfam View Post
    I have a delta single-knob handle. When we turn on the water, water shoots out of the diverter. The shower still works, but the water is constantly shooting out of the diverter. Any suggestions?
    I had to go back to the "old style" to find all of these buttons. Sorry! Thanks for all of your help
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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:14 PM

    No problem... post a pic...
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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:14 PM
    Help me!
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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:17 PM

    Ok, you will have to remove the handle and that round trim plate. Once removed, you will see where exactly is water shooting from. There is a nut that holds that diverter stick in and also an "O" ring. I suspect that "O" ring is bad... Back to you... Milo
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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:25 PM
    Another pic

    The little round thing is a foam piece.
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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:33 PM

    Yes, can you see that droplet of water ? That's where the narrower stick enters the larger tubing. There is a "O" ring inside. I think that O ring is gone. It looks like this...

    Does the diverter have slight movement when you shake with it ?

    Also, turn water On with the trim plate away from the wall. Confirm where exactly is water coming out from...
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    Jan 17, 2011, 03:37 PM

    Yes it does. We turned it several minutes. Is it supposed to unscrew or pop out? Cannot thank you enough for your help!!
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