Delta diverter

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larryf

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I have an anti scald single lever shower faucet. when I turn it on water comes out the tub spout and the shower spout. when I push the diverter in it stops the tub spout. how do I stop water from coming out the shower spout until I push the diverter in?
 

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Is this a new install? Did it ever work right?

Is there a separate diverter valve? If so, it may need service.

If not, the likely problem is that you used either CPVC or PEX piping to connect the spout. This has a smaller ID and creates enough backpressure to force some water out the showerhead. Otherwise, there's something partially clogging the path to the spout.
 

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it is a Delta faucet and the diverter valve is part of the main unit, but has a push in stem. this has been going on since it was new and I have just put up with it. it is an all copper install.
 

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Somebody didn't pay attention to proper distances between the spout and the showerhead or, the spout is plumbed with a restriction.

Below is the old non-balanced valve. I don't see a anit-scald with the push in diverter listed.

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