How Do You Replace A Shower Diverter?
Shower spouts and diverters are attached to the wall in one of two ways: they are either threaded onto a galvanized supply pipe, or they are twisted onto a copper supply pipe and held into place with a set screw. Before buying a new shower spout, take a look under the existing spout and look for a small screw underneath. If you find a screw, you have to get that same type of diverter as a replacement. The same goes with the threaded style. Do a little research, buy the correct replacement part, and you will have the job done in no time. Step 1 Check the existing diverter to see what type of diverter you have to buy. Step 2 Remove the existing diverter held into place with a set screw, use a hex key to loosen the set screw that is holding the existing diverter onto the supply pipe. Twist the spout counterclockwise to remove it from the supply pipe. If the spout will not come loose, place a cloth rag over the spout and use a pipe wrench to break the spout free. If the diverter in your sh
