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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!!!

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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 course
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D you mean tub spout and shower head???? If this is the question then your diverter is defective

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Most likely the seal on the transfer valve is leaking.

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Defective divertor

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Why is there water coming out of the tub faucet but not from the shower head?

1- plugged shower head 2- defective diverter


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How can you stop water leaking through the shower head when both cold and hot water are on but you want the water coming in through the tub faucet and not through the shower head?

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Why does it take a long time for water to drain from the bathtub when running water from the faucet. But when you run water from the shower head I have no problem?

More "VOLUME" flowing from the tub spout then the shower head as the shower head has a flow restrictor


How do I fix my faucet?

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How do you maintain pressure after installing a second shower head in your shower?

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What could be the problem if water is continuously running from the shower head but the water is turned off?

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What is the difference between a shower and a tub?

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Why is there no water coming out of the shower head when it is turned on and there is water to the rest of the house?

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Why would there be water on main level but no water on second level?

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.