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    Sep 10, 2008, 12:49 PM
    Tub spout leaking
    Help!

    My tub spout leaked when the diverter was applied (directing water to the showerhead). I replaced the spout/diverter, and it helped, but the water still leaks (about 1/2 as much as before).

    Any thoughts on how to correct this?

    Thanks in advance!
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    Sep 10, 2008, 12:51 PM
    Leaks where, back through the spout into the tub or at the wall? Is the diverter on the spout or part of the mixing valve on the wall?
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    Sep 10, 2008, 12:58 PM
    Through the spout into the tub. The diverter is on the spout.
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    Sep 10, 2008, 01:00 PM
    Was this a slip on replacement spout you used or did it screw onto a pipe coming from the wall?
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    Sep 10, 2008, 01:07 PM
    Slip on replacement. Secured to the pipe with a screw on the bottom.
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    Sep 10, 2008, 01:43 PM
    When you slipped it on did you feel some resistance as the O ring in the spout slipped over the pipe, sometimes you must even grease them to get them to slip. Other than that I guess you could be unlucky and got a bad replacement, rare though. Do you know what your pressure is at?
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    Sep 10, 2008, 01:47 PM
    Not too much resistance. Just had to push a bit.

    I will take it off and see if some ring is in there. I'll try replacing it at the store if that wasn't it.

    Not sure what my pressure is at. How could I find out?

    Could it have anything to do with the showerhead pressure?
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    Sep 10, 2008, 01:54 PM
    Most every shower head allows at least 1.6 g/m so I doubt that's the issue. Here are some than can cause what you describe: excessive city water pressure (above 60 psi), scratch or nick in the wall pipe that has scored the O ring, poorly manufactured spout diverter. In your case the diverter is part of the spout and may just not be sealing 100%. Unless you are losing so much water that your shower head is not working properly I might tend to ignore the issue. That is unless you find one of the reasons I have listed above.
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    Sep 10, 2008, 03:14 PM
    Hi Bob,

    Wish I was able to rate you it won't let me, any how ,all good advises, Thanks.

    John
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    Sep 10, 2008, 03:51 PM
    Thanks John but I have neglected to also mention just how the diverter actually functions. There is another way for the leak to happen, the mixing valve may also have some debris in it's diaphrams/washers that allow water to continue to leak out the spout.

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