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    Feb 16, 2011, 04:48 PM
    What causes water to run into tub and showerhead after replacing diverter valve?
    It is a three knob tub/shower. I replaced diverter valve. Now I have water running into tub when I divert water to shower head...
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    Feb 16, 2011, 04:53 PM

    The diverter isn't doing its job and it could be several reasons. You may have bought the wrong valve, installed it wrong or there is a washer floating around in the box the valve came in. Lets start by you telling us what caused you to start working on the valve to begin with.
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    Feb 16, 2011, 05:01 PM
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    Replaced because knob on diverter valve was broken and couldn't turn vlave from tub to shower.
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    Feb 16, 2011, 05:03 PM
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    Also had the same problem... water to tub when shower was turned on...
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    Feb 16, 2011, 05:06 PM

    Model and brand of valve would come in handy about now
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    Feb 16, 2011, 05:24 PM
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    Installation is just screwing back where the old one was... right?
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    Feb 16, 2011, 06:25 PM

    Not necessarily, what brand/model? It is important than an OEM part is used too.
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