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plumbdumbest · Oct 31, 2009, 12:26 PM

Hello
I'm not sure what it is called but the kids were in the shower
Somehow the mechanism which diverts the water from the spout to the shower fell off
I've tried a few ways to put it back but it doesn't seem to work. It's a plastic piece with a rubber o ring on the other side with the pin holding it up. Anyone have the time to elaborate on this I'd greatly appreciate it

Milo Dolezal · Oct 31, 2009, 12:56 PM

Does it look something like this ?

plumbdumbest · Nov 1, 2009, 10:41 AM

Yes it does

Milo Dolezal · Nov 1, 2009, 10:50 AM

First, tell me: how many parts of this diverter do you have in your hand ? 3 or 4 ?

plumbdumbest · Nov 1, 2009, 10:51 AM

3 the pin plastic piece and the knob that screws on top of pin

Milo Dolezal · Nov 1, 2009, 11:01 AM

Is the pin permanently attached to the plastic piece ?

speedball1 · Nov 1, 2009, 11:26 AM

There are two types of tub diverter spouts slip on and threaded. Which do you have?(see images). Regards, Tom

plumbdumbest · Nov 1, 2009, 11:51 AM

No the plastic piece can be attached to it, it has an opening on the flat side where you can place the pin between two flats that are at 2mil apart

speedball1 I think I named it incorrectly it's the pin at the end of the spout the one you pull up to divert the water to the shower

Milo Dolezal · Nov 1, 2009, 11:58 AM

Ok so I assume you know how to attach the pin to the plastic piece - or it is there already. If negative, let me know...

There should be indentation for O-ring on one side of the plastic piece. Put 0-ring into that indentation. Carefully insert it back into the spout - with O-ring facing the wall. (there is a guide inside the spout. You want to make sure you put it into that guide). Push it upward until the threaded portion of the pin shows on top of the spout. Take the trim knob and screw it in. That should do.

Hint: it is a two hand job. Step into the tub when you are ready to do it. Also, make sure the O-ring is inside the indentation all the time. If it falls out, or if you insert it on the opposite side of the guide, you'll be doing it again. Cover the tub drain with towel so the O-ring won't fall in.

Good luck... Come back to let me know how you did... Milo

plumbdumbest · Nov 1, 2009, 12:06 PM

Milo thanks ill give it another try facing the wall

speedball1 · Nov 1, 2009, 12:28 PM

Am I missing something here? Is this a special diverter that can't be replaced by one of the two diverter spouts I have put up? Why are you two guys attempting a repair on such a inexpensive fitting when it's so simple and easy just to replace it? It's cool to repair but I was just curious. Regards, Tom

Milo Dolezal · Nov 1, 2009, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by speedball1

Am I missing something here? Is this a special diverter that can't be replaced by one of the two diverter spouts I have put up? Why are you two guys attempting a repair on such a inexpensive fitting when it's so simple and easy just to replace it? It's cool to repair but I was just curious. Regards, Tom

Tom... because she has all the parts in her hand. If she can slip it back in - it will take 5 seconds and the thing works again

speedball1 · Nov 1, 2009, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the explanation. Tom