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?

By diverter do you mean tub spout? If so replace tub spout.

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.

Is the diverter knob on the wall or is in on the thing that the water comes out.

It is on the wall.

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.

It may be loose diverter stem or packing nut. Anybody worked on your plumbing recently.

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Thank you. Milo

Where is Advanced?

Advanced is next to "Post Quick Answer"

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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Originally Posted by royfam

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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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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Help me!

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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The little round thing is a foam piece.

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...

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

I suggest you call Delta. It is discontinued product. You will have hard time getting that "O" ring from Home Depot. Chances are they will send you all you need for free.

Here is their contact info:

Delta Help Line at 1‑800‑345‑DELTA (3358). The Delta Help Line is available between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. (CST), Monday through Saturday.

Email: [email protected]

In the United States:
Delta Faucet Company
55 E. 111th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46280

Let me know how you did. Good luck. Milo