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edowty
Aug 31, 2008, 11:19 AM
When I pull valve button to divert to shower only, water still leaks from tub faucet.

afaroo
Aug 31, 2008, 12:16 PM
Looks like your diverter is not working properly, what name and brand is you faucet, Thanks.

John

hkstroud
Aug 31, 2008, 12:20 PM
Is the diverter on the tub spout or the wall?

edowty
Sep 1, 2008, 09:43 AM
Looks like your diverter is not working properly, what name and brand is you faucet, Thanks.

John

Moentrol-diverter is in faucet

edowty
Sep 1, 2008, 09:44 AM
Is the diverter on the tub spout or the wall?

In tub spout

afaroo
Sep 1, 2008, 09:47 AM
Which one is you tub spout see the images, Thanks.

John

Or this one

edowty
Sep 1, 2008, 09:58 AM
which one is you tub spout see the images, Thanks.

John

The top one with valve control at tip of spout

afaroo
Sep 1, 2008, 10:12 AM
Remove the spout (turn it counterclockwise) inspect inside if you see any mineral deposits clean it if none, replace the spot with a new one, before installing apply some plumbing tap on the threads of the nipple, good Luck.

John

edowty
Sep 1, 2008, 10:27 AM
Remove the spout (turn it counterclockwise) inspect inside if you see any mineral deposits clean it if none, replace the spot with a new one, before installing apply some plumbing tap on the threads of the nipple, good Luck.

John

John-Thank you. I have spout off and on my way to store.
Ed