John Dirks Jr Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 Can a bad diverter like this allow the water to leak behind the wall too? Click to Enlarge 34.34 KB
John Dirks Jr Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Posted October 1, 2011 Yes. Its what I figured. Now, if you don't have access to see behind the wall, it's just a "could be" kind of thing I suppose.
ejager Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Only a couple of screws to take the handle and escutcheon off. Any luck with a moisture meter?
davidmcg Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 Many, many years ago I was a maintenance man at an apratment complex. All the shower diverters like that allowed the water to leak behind the walls. Not a matter of if, but when. Spend a few extra bucks and buy a good one. Everytime I see these I call them out.
Les Posted October 2, 2011 Report Posted October 2, 2011 David's experience is the same as my experience with this type.
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