I have a delta tub shower faucet with a pull-out diverter. The model is "Delex" by Delta as stamped on the cover plates. I have not had any luck finding a replacement diverter. Neither Delta U.S nor Delta Canada represetives are familiar with this type. The faucet has two handles spaced 8" apart with the diverter in the middle. Also, it appears the diverter is frozen into the rough-in and nothing for a socket to "grab" onto so removal of the diverter has been a problem. Removal of the hot and cold valves went well and they were easily replaced by the Delta RP1740 valve assemblies. Any advice on identifying a replacement part for the pull-out diverter and how to remove the old one would be most welcome.

Hi,

Your valve is defective and need repairing or replacement

Regards

One of 2 things is happening. Either the o-ring is shot, or you have a hairline fracture of the plastic around the brass adapter. The o-ring is a #18, but if there's a crack in the plastic you'll need to replace the spout.

Hi,
If it was me... I would replace that spout...
the spout either is threaded on or it has a set screw on the bottom at the back that you loosen and then pull the spout off by pulling straight away from the wall...
Check and see if the spout has the hole for the set screw...if not then twist it counter clockwise and it will turn off...
then repalce the spout with a new one with out the diverter...

heatman101

Is there a button on the tub filler? How about the spout on the tub, does it lift up? If there is not a tub spout then it should be shower only, if it has a tub spout it has to have a lifter of some sort, the foto I found showed the little button lifter. Hope this helps.

If its a balanced pressure shower then you most likely have installed the cartridge wrong. Remove the trim plates and rotate cartridge 90 degrees clockwise and re-istall trim plates

If you are handy, the best solution is to call delta and have them send you a new diverter. They will need the model of your faucet. The new diverter will come with instructions on the install process. As far as fixing it without the new diverter, I don't believe you will be able to.

It sounds like it could be manufacture defect. Take it back for a new one.

The only possible explaination is that the water is finding it easier to go up than down. Water is lazy, just like me. ;)

Use an allen key to remove the tub spout. It's underneath and awkward. Once the allen key is loose, the spout just slides off. Try running the water. This may solve your problem and all you'll need is a new tub spout. If not.....

Turn the water off to the house.

Use an allen key to remove the handle.

Use a phillips to remove the trim plate (2 screws). Cut the silicone around the trim if it's there (which, in a proper installation it shouldn't be, but...)

Unscrew the nut (usually chrome) holding the cartridge into the brass body of the valve. The cartridge pulls straight out. Check for restriction in the ports of the cartridge itself. Check for restriction in the line going down to the tub spout. If you can't find anything, replace the cartridge.

Reassemble & Enjoy!

Remove hot/cold button in handle, remove screw/pull off handle. Remove the two screws in the wall plate/remove plate. Use a wrench to remove the diverter assembly. Get new diverter assy and reinstall eveything. You don't need to turn off the water.

On the bottom of your tub faucet is a ringed part that is about a 1/2 wide. Turn the water on, grasp that firmly in your fingers, and pull it straight down. Your faucet should come on.

Sirwriter