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    Jul 14, 2009, 02:37 PM
    Leaky spout when showering?
    Hi All,

    I recently installed a new tub as well as the entire faucet component to a shower. My spout drips while the shower head is running... does anyone know why the spout continues to drip after the diverter tap is pulled?

    I called Kohler and they send me a new component... I cut out the older one and sweated the new one in but the result is the same! Tried lubricating the o rings from w/in the components... it helped a little at the first turn on but soon after it dripped again! Can anyone help me? Please! Is it the water pressure? I live in a condo complex if that helps with the detective work. Thanks everyone for reading. :(
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:24 PM

    Diverters dripping actually happens very often, no big deal though. I could tell you more if you tell me the Kohlor model number for that valve. Is you diverter in the tub spout or on the valve on the wall?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:33 PM
    The diverter is in the tub spout. The model # is R11552-4S-BN Bellhaven

    The model # for the component is K-304
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:38 PM

    That spout is a slip fit so whatwas it that you had to cut out earlier? Does the drip come out of the spout or from the trim ring near the tub?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:46 PM
    The water is coming out from the spout in a almost constant leaking... not a drip, drip, drip way.

    I had to cut out the entire body and replaced it with a new body + a new pressure balancing unit and a new cap assembly.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:50 PM

    Best bet is to try another spout. What kind of pressure do you have in you house?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 03:54 PM
    That was the first thing Kohler send me... a new spout. I replaced it but still leaks water while the shower is running.

    I am trying to find out the water pressure in my condo complex. What pressure should be adequate?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 04:35 PM

    45 psi is about the norm.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 05:26 PM
    Do you have any more suggestions or ideas about why and how to correct the situation? I ask Kohler and they said the pressure should be 60psi so I guess 45 - 60 is good.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 05:46 PM

    Do you have any horizontal pieces of pipe where water will lay?

    I know I screwed up when installing a diverter. I have a horizontal section of pipe heading to the shower head. That explains the drip when turned off.

    I don't have one for the drip when on except bad diverter.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 05:55 PM
    No horizontal pipe(s). The diverter is the spout and that is the only horizontal piece.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:02 PM

    No, not that section. The section going to the shower head.

    I had to plumb using an odd fitting of sorts from the tub spout/diverter to the shower head. I used right angle bends, so I have about an 8" horizontal section of pipe. I should have used 45's.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:10 PM

    No horizontal pieces going to the shower heads
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:22 PM

    And what is your pressure?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:26 PM
    I will have to find that out tomorrow with the condo association. Would it cause this problem if the water pressure is said to be over 60psi?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:28 PM

    You can screw on a pressure gauge right within your own unit.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:34 PM
    How so? Where do I screw one on? What kind of gauge... I may have to buy one tomorrow.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:47 PM

    A hose bib water pressure gauge such as this one:

    Hose Bib Quick Home Water Pressure Test Gauge 0-160 PSI

    Screw it on a an outdoor faucet, a laundry sink or a washer connection.
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    Jul 14, 2009, 06:49 PM
    Is there a way to lower the water pressure if it should be over 60 psi?
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    Jul 14, 2009, 07:04 PM

    Yes, you can instll a pressure reducing valve .
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