Hi. I have been trying to install a Price Pfister single handle tub and shower faucet. The main problem is whenever I turn the water on to fill the tub water also comes out of the shower. I have searched the forum and noticed that other people have had this problem and it is due to too much pressure causing the water to back up into the shower but I can't seem to figure out how to fix it.
One of the problems I have had is that the valve body has to be tilted slightly to the right so that the handle is in the down position when off. (Is this common?) Consequently, I could not run the plumbing straight so I used flexible tubing for the hot and cold intake and from the valve body to the tub spout. I used copper tubing to run up to the shower but had to put a few elbows in to make it come out right. Is it possible that any of this could be the cause of my problem?
Also, could you tell me if this problem is more common to certain types or brands of faucets and if so, which would be least likely to have these kinds of problems? Also, if I need to go with a different brand, do they all install pretty much the same way. I already have the holes drilled for this one and I don' t think that can be changed at this point.
I noticed that some brands have the diverter at the valve assembly instead of on the tub spout. Would this make any difference?
I have installed many tub and shower faucets and never had this problem before but this is the first time for the single handle type. If you can give me any insight or help on this problem I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, Woogy
One of the problems I have had is that the valve body has to be tilted slightly to the right so that the handle is in the down position when off. (Is this common?) Consequently, I could not run the plumbing straight so I used flexible tubing for the hot and cold intake and from the valve body to the tub spout. I used copper tubing to run up to the shower but had to put a few elbows in to make it come out right. Is it possible that any of this could be the cause of my problem?
Also, could you tell me if this problem is more common to certain types or brands of faucets and if so, which would be least likely to have these kinds of problems? Also, if I need to go with a different brand, do they all install pretty much the same way. I already have the holes drilled for this one and I don' t think that can be changed at this point.
I noticed that some brands have the diverter at the valve assembly instead of on the tub spout. Would this make any difference?
I have installed many tub and shower faucets and never had this problem before but this is the first time for the single handle type. If you can give me any insight or help on this problem I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, Woogy