Choose the Right Shower Diverter

The bathroom is the place where your all day stress goes away temporarily. Don’t you feel tired and frustrated after returning home from a long day of work? If the answer is yes then, a good shower is what comes to the rescue. Shut the door behind you, turn the shower on, and sing your worries away. Researchers have proven that no matter how tired you are, taking a shower provides you and your body relaxation. What if you come home tired and see that the diverter isn’t working. The bathroom that was the place where you find relaxation will now become a source of stress for you & you can’t literally escape from it. To avoid situations like this you should learn about how a shower diverter works and when is the best time to replace or install the diverter. 

What is the purpose of a shower diverter and how does it work?

This valve determines whether you fill your bathtub or take a shower. In a nutshell, it redirects water from the tub spout to the showerhead. 

Before activating the diverter and directing water to the showerhead, the user usually adjusts the faucet to the desired water temperature. If you come across a diverter you're unfamiliar with, make sure to turn it on while standing outside the shower to avoid getting scalded.

Different Types of Shower Diverters

Every diverter is different but does the same thing. Deciding what type of diverter you want is usually based on style, finish and overall preferences. Let’s talk about the three types of diverters and how they work.

• Three-valve shower diverter:

A three-valve diverter can be found between the hot and cold handles on tubs with separate hot and cold knobs. To send hot and cold water to the showerhead, turn the third handle clockwise 180 degrees. To restore flow to the tub spout, turn the diverter handle counterclockwise.

• Two-valve shower diverter: 

A diverter like this can be found between the two handles of a two-tap faucet or in the centre of a single-handle faucet. It also operates by diverting water to the showerhead by turning the valve.

• Tee diverter: 

This single-valve diverter is found at the tub's spout's end. To send water to the showerhead, the user pulls up on the diverter arm. The tub spout's flow is restored by pushing the arm down.

Problems with the Shower Diverter

The following are some of the most typical problems with shower diverters:

Water Leaks: 

If water leaks beneath your bathtub, it can cause significant water damage to the floor and walls.

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Low showerhead water pressure: 

The diverter may not always transfer all of the water to the showerhead, resulting in low water flow from both the tub spout and the showerhead at the same time.

Switching between the tub faucet and the showerhead is difficult: 

If the diverter becomes difficult to activate, it may need to be cleaned or replaced.

Always release the diverter and allow water to flow from the tub spout for a few seconds before switching off the water to lessen strain and wear on the valve and help prevent these problems.