New tub spout leaking from drain hole when diverter used?
lindsayparks
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Please Help!! Brand New Shower Head Leaks When Tub is Turned On
Comments (9)First thing I'd do is read the installation instructions to see what is specified there. If they recommend "X" number if vertical inches and you're less than that, or if you used PEX and they specify "no pex" or you used pex that has a smaller inside diameter than the recommended tubing, then essentially you have an installation issue. 1/2" pex does have a smaller inside diameter than 1/2" copper. For delivering water volume to a faucet it's normally not a problem, but when depending on a specified vertical water column, I guess the smaller diameter of the pex could be an issue. I'd call the manufacturer's tech support line and ask them about remediation. No harm no foul, it's best to run ideas past them before you crack open walls. You installed the shower head lower for the kids. Let's say you have yours 25" above the valve and the manufacturer specifies 30". What you could do is have the pipe come vertically out of the valve, and run it up the wall several inches higher than the shower head, say to 40", or even all the way to the top plate of the wall, then add a couple of 90's (to create and inverted "U") and then run it back down to the shower head. That would take care of the vertical issue while allowing you to still have a lowered shower head. If your pex to the tub spout is constricting flow out of the tub spout, that might need to be changed to a larger size of PEX or to copper. Something with a larger inside diameter. You're on your own well so it's likely excessive water pressure isn't an issue. What's on the "back" side of the wall that the valve and plumbing is installed in? Often times it's easier to cut through the back of the wall to access the plumbing, repair the plumbing, then TEST the plumbing, then patch the hole, than it is to access through the shower side of the wall....See MoreSpace btw Tub Overflow Drain / Tub wall
Comments (2)Hi, The gasket you describe is pretty standard it is placed between the tub and overflow pipe with the tappered side up. If the overflow doesn't leak when you run water into it then let sleeping dogs lay and rest easy if it leaks then change the gasket. Good Luck Woodbutcher...See MoreReplacing a DELTA shower diverter with Tub
Comments (1)In order to keep it, sounds like you would have to remove the plug, drill a larger hole, thread it, and then use a matching screw. If you know a mechanic, that person would probably have the tools to visit and do it. (this is the kind of task shown on "American Chopper", etc.)...See MoreNew tub spout leaking from drain hole when diverter used?
Comments (0)A few months after a bath remodel I noticed water running from the drain hole in the tub spout whenever showering. I removed the Delta spout (screw on type) to look and see if I could find the issue, ended up breaking it and replaced with a different model, although still a screw-on model from Delta, link below. The new spout had the exact same issue so I bought another one and again the issue is the same which makes me think this is not a string of broken diverters. Water runs out of the pipe without any leaks. The adapter is soldered on so that has not been changed with the second and third spout but i have replaced the o-ring and tape each time, yet the leak persists. The adapter supplied with each of the 3 spouts is exactly the same and appears to have been installed according to the specifications for the spouts included on the packaging. What could be causing this problem? https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-RP17453-Pull-Down-Diverter-Chrome/dp/B000UB7VQ0...See Morekudzu9
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