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Leaking shower diverter default 07-17-2008
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Posted by default on July 17, 2008, 2:02 am
Can someone give me a heads-up and/or link to more info on a DIY repair.

I've got a combo tub/shower with a common three-handle arrangement, the
center handle switches from tub faucet to shower. Unfortunately there's
no brand name in sight. I've replaced the rubber washers in the hot and
cold valves numerous times. Lately, the tub faucet dribbles a fair bit in
the shower position. I think it's getting gradually worse and I'd like to
fix it.

My shower is tiled, and there's no easy access to the back side of the
plumbing; the other side of the wall is in a closet, covered with
drywall. I'm hoping to get some knowledge before attacking this. Is this
a reasonable DIY repair? Simple like a washer, or hard like replacing the
entire valve assembly? Will I find repair parts in the big box or
hardware store? Can it be done from the front? If not, maybe by breaking
though the drywall on the other side of the wall? Is this going to lead
to a bathroom remodel?

TIA,
Joel

Posted by Bubba on July 17, 2008, 6:14 am
On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:02:32 GMT, default

>Can someone give me a heads-up and/or link to more info on a DIY repair.
>
>I've got a combo tub/shower with a common three-handle arrangement, the
>center handle switches from tub faucet to shower. Unfortunately there's
>no brand name in sight. I've replaced the rubber washers in the hot and
>cold valves numerous times. Lately, the tub faucet dribbles a fair bit in
>the shower position. I think it's getting gradually worse and I'd like to
>fix it.
>
>My shower is tiled, and there's no easy access to the back side of the
>plumbing; the other side of the wall is in a closet, covered with
>drywall. I'm hoping to get some knowledge before attacking this. Is this
>a reasonable DIY repair? Simple like a washer, or hard like replacing the
>entire valve assembly? Will I find repair parts in the big box or
>hardware store? Can it be done from the front? If not, maybe by breaking
>though the drywall on the other side of the wall? Is this going to lead
>to a bathroom remodel?
>
>TIA,
>Joel

Joe,
Why do you want to break through the back or side to tackle this
problem? Its the same as replacing the washers in the hot and cold
faucet. Pull the stem. Then you can rebuild it with washers, o rings,
etc. Dont forget the set back in the body. Replace it too. You can
also just buy a whole new stem instead of rebuilding it. The big box
stores may have it but finding help and getting the exact match there
may be challenging. We have several specialty plumbing stores in my
area that are wonderful.
Bubba

Posted by nntp.aieo.org on July 17, 2008, 9:03 am

> Can someone give me a heads-up and/or link to more info on a DIY repair.
>
> I've got a combo tub/shower with a common three-handle arrangement, the
> center handle switches from tub faucet to shower. Unfortunately there's
> no brand name in sight. I've replaced the rubber washers in the hot and
> cold valves numerous times. Lately, the tub faucet dribbles a fair bit in
> the shower position. I think it's getting gradually worse and I'd like to
> fix it.
>
> My shower is tiled, and there's no easy access to the back side of the
> plumbing; the other side of the wall is in a closet, covered with
> drywall. I'm hoping to get some knowledge before attacking this. Is this
> a reasonable DIY repair? Simple like a washer, or hard like replacing the
> entire valve assembly? Will I find repair parts in the big box or
> hardware store? Can it be done from the front? If not, maybe by breaking
> though the drywall on the other side of the wall? Is this going to lead
> to a bathroom remodel?
>
> TIA,
> Joel
As mentioned in another post--go through the closet wall to get at the
shower hardware. Same setup in my closet except when built they put a piece
of plywood over the opening to serve as an access to the back of the shower
plumbing.
MLD


Posted by Red Green on July 18, 2008, 11:15 pm



> Can someone give me a heads-up and/or link to more info on a DIY
> repair.
>
> I've got a combo tub/shower with a common three-handle arrangement,
> the center handle switches from tub faucet to shower. Unfortunately
> there's no brand name in sight. I've replaced the rubber washers in
> the hot and cold valves numerous times. Lately, the tub faucet
> dribbles a fair bit in the shower position. I think it's getting
> gradually worse and I'd like to fix it.
>
> My shower is tiled, and there's no easy access to the back side of the
> plumbing; the other side of the wall is in a closet, covered with
> drywall. I'm hoping to get some knowledge before attacking this. Is
> this a reasonable DIY repair? Simple like a washer, or hard like
> replacing the entire valve assembly? Will I find repair parts in the
> big box or hardware store? Can it be done from the front? If not,
> maybe by breaking though the drywall on the other side of the wall? Is
> this going to lead to a bathroom remodel?
>
> TIA,
> Joel

See #11 in this diagram. It will give you an idea of what the cause is.
For this particular Central Brass one, it is called a Celcon Washer.
Looks like just white nylon.

http://centralbrass.com/documents/PARTBREAKDOWN/B0950.pdf

Posted by default on July 19, 2008, 1:55 am


On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:02:32 +0000, default wrote:

> Can someone give me a heads-up and/or link to more info on a DIY repair.
>

Thanks for all the suggestions, esp. the diagram!

-- Joel

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