4 BRAND NEW tub and shower combos units installed later.........I FIXED IT!
I asked EVERYONE from certified master plumbers, 3 different fixture companies, to the know all, hear all, salesmen. NOTE, I USED 1/2" PEX. I was told the faucet was bad, so I changed it out. I was told the new one had a faulty diverter, so I changed it out and went with a new brand. I installed the new one and it continued to drop water from the shower head while filling the tub.
Next, I was told the water pressure was way too much and I needed a pressure regulator at the main entrance, so I installed that on my house also. Now, we had low(er) water pressure AND the original issue.
In addition, my wife was so disgusted she purchased a brand new shower unit and decided we would scrap the previous companies. By now I've about had it with everything, BUT, I'm not a plumber caller, I'd solve the issue.
Here we are 5 DAYS LATER, and I figured it out!!! With the NEW unit installed I had to go to the downspout, (which was 1/2" PEX) AND INSTALLED 1/2" BRASS TUBING. ISSUE RESOLVED..........THIS IS WHY!!!!
PEX is AWESOME AND I LOVE IT, BUT, when you use 1/2" PEX for the elbows, tees, and nipples it is restricted down to about 1/4". That was producing a head pressure back, or, pressure backup, which, forced water to backup into the shower head (looking for an exit). With brass, copper or galvenized (not recommended) the 1/2" turn are true 1/2" turns, unlike the PEX downsizing. GOOD LUCK and I hope this helped!!!
well its fine we got someone to check ours because that happend to us they said its fine its just getting a little old also you could get a new one if you want if it makes you mad when it happens
The divertor is messed up of courseD you mean tub spout and shower head???? If this is the question then your diverter is defective
Most likely the seal on the transfer valve is leaking.
Defective divertor
1- plugged shower head 2- defective diverter
Employ a plumber.
If the faucet contains the re-direction valve (closes off the water from the faucet and redirects the water to the shower head) you need to rotate the faucet counter clock wise to unscrew it from the plumbing and replace it with a new one. Take the old one to your local box store and they can match it up for you.
Remove the shower head and clean out anything that might be blocking it, such as hair or debris. Replace the shower head and turn on the water; the water should be running.
you did not pay bill
More "VOLUME" flowing from the tub spout then the shower head as the shower head has a flow restrictor
Remove the shower head and clean out anything that might be blocking it, such as hair or debris. Replace the shower head and turn on the water; the water should be running.
The piping has to be the exact same length for each shower head from the tee where the cold and hot water feeds from the top of the diverter faucet.
You probably need new gaskets in your faucet.
The difference between a shower and a tub is the shower tends to enclosed with water that comes out of a shower head above while a tub has a faucet that pours into a large basin.
the tap assebly could be cross connected if older shower set
Do you mean water leak or water pressure at the faucet? If you are not getting water thru the pipes you may have low pressure, or there is some blockage in the pipes preventing the water from flowing. Lots of times dirt gets in the small holes in the shower head and the sinks faucet (right where the water comes out). You will need to turn the water off in the basin or the shower. Next, take a pair of pliers and remove the shower head, or the basin's spout head. Look in the piece you removed. Is there dirt in it? Clean it or replace the part. Turn the water back on. Hopefully it was only debris blocking your water flow. The entire faucet will not have to be removed. Only unscrew the spout's aerator head., or the showere head.