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    blackscorpion11 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 30, 2009, 02:23 PM
    Shower diverter 50% non-op?
    I have a 3 knob shower set-up, when I turn on the shower, about 40% of the water still comes out of the bottom into the tub? ZI sthis a bad diverter? No matter how tight you turn the knob it still comes out at 40%.. seems like the knob isn't diverting all the way.. can I fix this myself?
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    Aug 30, 2009, 02:30 PM

    Shut off water to the shower/tub, remove the center stem and replace the washer at the end of the stem, see the image below, good luck.

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    Aug 30, 2009, 02:38 PM
    At the same time you have the valve apart check the seat for nicks or rough areas. If you find any the seat must be replaced as well. Good luck, Tom
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