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    Jan 30, 2010, 02:21 PM
    Shower knob tightened up
    I recently replaced the faucet assembly in my shower. Everything was OK when I finished, but now that I've been using it for a while the handle that switches the water from the tub to the shower tightened up. Now it doesn't move at all so that the water only comes out the shower. What would cause this? How can I fix it?
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    Jan 30, 2010, 02:26 PM

    Your diverter is stuck, is it a twist or a pull up and down knob?
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    Jan 30, 2010, 02:36 PM
    Twist
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    Jan 30, 2010, 03:06 PM
    Are we talking about a three knob shower valve? (see image) Tom
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    Jan 30, 2010, 03:14 PM

    Yes
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    Jan 30, 2010, 03:22 PM

    Remove the knob and cover plate. Replace the knob and loosen the top nut until the stem turns freely. STOP! When the knob turns free. If you loosed too much you'll have a leak. Good luck, tom
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    Jan 30, 2010, 03:25 PM

    Thanks I'll give that a try.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 05:42 PM

    Does it matter if this is washerless or not?
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    Jan 31, 2010, 08:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by adjkru3 View Post
    Does it matter if this is washerless or not?
    Do you see the top nut when you remove the handle and face plate? Tom
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