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gfa2
May 7, 2007, 10:55 AM
I've got a tub/shower with a single turn valve for the water supply. When I turn the handle to fill up the tub I immediately get water coming out of the shower head. Any ideas?

doug238
May 15, 2007, 07:33 AM
The faucet may have been installed upside down or the diverter that is sometimes simply a copper piece may have been taken out or the shower riser may be too short or the flow restricter may have been removed from the shower head or you may simply have a defective tub valve.

speedball1
May 15, 2007, 11:00 AM
One other cause could be excessive house pressure. If you have a Pressure Regulating Valve, (PRV) check the setting. Regards, Tom

gfa2
May 15, 2007, 01:37 PM
the faucet may have been installed upside down or the diverter that is sometimes simply a copper piece may have been taken out or the shower riser may be too short or the flow restricter may have been removed from the shower head or you may simply have a defective tub valve.

Looks like it's an upside down valve. This is going to be fun :(

doug238
May 17, 2007, 05:01 AM
You can buy a valve for the shower arm that is about an inch long