Shower diverter stem identify and replace

[Plumbergenie]

Hello,

I recently bought a house and the previous owner removed the diverter knob and rigged it to not use it’s normal diverter. I would like to fix so water doesn’t go in wall. Can someone help me figure out what I am looking at and if I can replace and fix.

 

[Neil Binda]

Hello,

I recently bought a house and the previous owner removed the diverter knob and rigged it to not use it’s normal diverter. I would like to fix so water doesn’t go in wall. Can someone help me figure out what I am looking at and if I can replace and fix.

What about a picture of the unit install showing the trim ?

 

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[Reach4]

I think you may be saying that water is going into the wall under some conditions.

What is on the other side of the wall-- a closet where you could install an access panel?

 

[Plumbergenie]

Yeah water would potentially enter the wall. It’s my kids bathroom. There is a closet behind to create a access panel.

 

[Plumbergenie]

 

[Plumbergenie]

 

[Reach4]

So I think water is thought to enter the wall only at times. You may now have a diverter spout, and when you block that spout, water enters from the spout area. I think you will need access to even see where the water is leaking.

https://www.supplyhouse.com/sh/control/search/~SEARCH_STRING=access%20panel%20doors

 

[Plumbergenie]

So I think water is thought to enter the wall only at times. You may now have a diverter spout, and when you block that spout, water enters from the spout area. I think you will need access to even see where the water is leaking.

https://www.supplyhouse.com/sh/control/search/~SEARCH_STRING=access%20panel%20doors

Sorry there is no leak and I should be more clear on my question.

I just want to be able to use the diverter again and not close up the hole.

 

[Jeff H Young]

Yea its a little confusing , basicaly ignore all of the post except the caption?
Would you like to identify and replace the diverter stem? try removing and match up at plumbing supply or hardware take a bunch of pictures with some measurements is another way .
T

 

[Reach4]

I just want to be able to use the diverter again and not close up the hole.

I now think you may be asking how to get a new escutcheon and handle to fit on the existing stem.

 

[Plumbergenie]

I think you are correct. Sorry if I confused everyone. I recently bought an stem extension so I will see how that works. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks