What is a Shower Diverter Valve? Types, Problems Etc.

A shower diverter valve is an essential component in a shower plumbing system that controls the flow of water between different outlets. Its primary function is to divert water from one pathway to another, typically from the tub spout to the showerhead or between different showerheads. Here’s a brief overview of shower diverter valves, their … Read more

How to Identify Your Shower Faucet and Cartridge Fast

Identifying your shower faucet and cartridge is crucial for making repairs or finding compatible replacement parts. Here’s a brief summary of how to do it: Types of Shower Faucet Stems A shower faucet stem is the part connected to the handle that turns left or right inside the shower valve to turn the water on … Read more

Shower Head GPM – Everything You Need to Know

Facts About Shower Head GPM (Gallons Per Minute) Federal vs State Shower Head GPM Requirements The 2.5 GPM shower head flow rate is the United States’ federal government requirement. Specific states gave their own requirements which all cases are lower than those of the federal government. California has some of the strictest laws on appliances … Read more

What is an Escutcheon in Plumbing? Read on!

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Think about all the water pipes exiting through walls in your house? Imagine there was no way of hiding the ugly hole through which the pipes come out from. That is where an escutcheon comes in. An escutcheon is a piece of plate or ring usually made of metal that is used to cover the … Read more

How to Replace a Shower Diverter Valve in 10 Minutes

If you have a shower-bathtub combination in your bathroom, you then surely have a shower diverter which as its name suggests diverts water to the shower head from the tub spout and back to the spout when needed. There are different ways to install a shower diverter in your bathroom. You may have a: In … Read more

How to Replace a Shower Valve – Steps with a Video

Replacing a shower valve is a more complex plumbing task that may require some experience and skill. Here is a summarized guide to the basic steps involved: Materials and Tools Needed: Steps: In order to replace your shower valve, you must first identify the type of shower valve you have. Apart from the brand, there … Read more