[crazyleggs]

Hi, new here. I have three valves in my bathroom shower, hot cold and diverter for shower head. I recently replaced all three, they are phiser. Following replacement all worked fine the diverter valve became hard to turn and is not very difficult to open and close. It feels like I'm going to snap something there. Tried removing everything short of the valve again and sprayed WD40 into the valve, the valve remains very hard to turn any advice is appreciated, they're brank new and the H & C valves are fine.

[massplumber2008]

Sorry...

Remove the diverter stem assembly. Re-install making sure that the stem stays in the 1/2 open position throughout the install.

Let me know if that helps... ;)

MARK

[afaroo]

Remove the diverter one more time check all the seals for condition if twisted or damaged replace them and make sure to use some silicon jell for lubrication, good luck.

John

[afaroo]

Sorry Mark We did it again.

John

[massplumber2008]

That is funny! We're getting as bad as Tom and me!

Have good night John!

[afaroo]

Thanks you too

[crazyleggs]

Sorry....

Remove the diverter stem assembly. Re-install making sure that the stem stays in the 1/2 open position throughout the install.

Let me know if that helps...;)

MARK

Will try in the AM here and let you know what happens, thanks for the quick response... that applies to everyone that replied!

Very frustrating situation. One other thing, replacing the valves was not a problem, however had a leak narrowed it down to the diverter valve. Opened the wall behind the plumbing in the bathroom to expose and confirm. Had to really bury the valve stem into the fixture to stop from leaking to the point of being concerned about causing a split in the seat. I did use teflon tape on the threads prior to install on all three valves..
Thanks again will reply after trying your suggestions...

[Milo Dolezal]

I think your packing nut is tighten too much. Undo it 1/4 turn.

[afaroo]

Sorry Milo,

I agree with you but can't rate your answer it will not let me, Thanks.

John

[crazyleggs]

I think your packing nut is tighten too much. Undo it 1/4 turn.

:) that was the answer thank you

[Milo Dolezal]

Glad we got it fixed... after 3 months ! :-D

[massplumber2008]

HI all:

Crazyleggs said, "all worked fine the diverter valve became hard to turn and is not very difficult to open and close"... guess I took that literally... ;)

Nice catch Milo... now I see it!

Mark

[Milo Dolezal]

Mark: I assumed (s)he typed "not" but actually meant "now".:D

[massplumber2008]

Yup! Honestly, I missed that :D

Thanks Milo! Doing a great job here!

Mark

[Milo Dolezal]

If you have hot water leak through the body valve than the problem is your washer or seat.

Close water, remove hot water stem, make sure washer is nice flat and has no debris on it. Put your finger inside the body and feel the seat. Follow the rim of the seat with tip of your finger around its perimeter. If you feel any notch in it , replace the seat. Reinstall stem. Open water.

Let us know how you did...

[crazyleggs]

If you have hot water leak through the body valve than the problem is your washer or seat.

Close water, remove hot water stem, make sure washer is nice flat and has no debris on it. Put your finger inside the body and feel the seat. Follow the rim of the seat with tip of your finger around its perimeter. If you feel any notch in it , replace the seat. Reinstall stem. Open water.

Let us know how you did ....

It won't let me rate the answer but that is exactly what the problem was, it's now repaired thanks for the help

[Milo Dolezal]

it won't let me rate the answer but that is exactly what the problem was, it's now repaired thanks for the help

Thanks for attempting to rate my answer. The system has its flaws, too... :D

Glad I was able to help..

[afaroo]

Hello Milo,

Saved another life, Thanks.

John