How Do You Repair A Bath Tub Diverter?
Bathtub diverters allow you the option to have water flow through a spout into the bathtub or through a shower head. Diverters periodically need to be repaired as the components wear out. It is easy to develop an understanding of several repairs and replacement methods for bathtub diverters. Repairing a Bathtub Diverter Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5108726/238770_Full.jpg’); }); Locate the holding screw on the underside of the diverter. It will usually require an Allen wrench. If there is no holding screw, the spout should screw off by grasping it firmly and turning to the left. Step 2 Loosen the holding screw with the Allen wrench with several turns. It is not necessary to remove the screw. Step 3 Firmly grasp the bathtub spout and pull with a slight twisting motion toward you. If it does not pull straight off, it may be required to unscrew to the left. Step 4 Locate an
