Shower diverter problem
My shower was leaking water through the faucet (just a small stream), so I decided to replace the washer in the diverter. The washer was pretty shot. After replacing it, the water works fine through the faucet, but when I turn it to the shower I got nothing. I losened the packing nut (? the outer nut on the diverter) and I got a little dribble out of the shower. This diverter sends water to the faucet when the handle is turned to the right and closing the valve and allows water to flow out of the valve when turned to the left (to the shower).
Any ideas why this would work before I replaced the washer, but not now? I replaced the washer with the same number thatt was on the old washer.
Any ideas why this would work before I replaced the washer, but not now? I replaced the washer with the same number thatt was on the old washer.
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It is very possible that a piece of rubber from the old washer or some debris has found its way into the shower diverter or the showerhead. The first thing to try, is to take off the showerhead and see if you get water without it. If you get water then your problem is solved!!! Puchase a new showerhead or take apart the old one and soak it in CLR or Lime-Away to clean it. If that doesn't do the trick than, Turn off your water supply to hot and cold. Remove the diverter (if possible) and inspect for debris. If you want you can also take out the hot and cold stems for a total inspection of the inside of the faucet. You can then flush out the inside of the faucet cavity with a Turkey Baster or something to that effect. Put it all back together ( use a bit of vasaline on all the rubber washers so they do not get stressed when re-installing) and you should be able to take a shower.....Also, if it was a cartridge you replaced, you may have inserted it 180 degrees opposite......Hope this helps.....Joe