When shower head is on, water comes out of tub faucet

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When shower head is on, water comes out of tub faucet
Author: Munkim (CT) Hi! When I go to use the shower, and pull the knob to make the water go from the tub faucet to the shower head, water is still streaming out from the tub faucet. Yes, the shower head works, but there is still a good amount of water coming out from the tub faucet. Any ideas on this one? Thank you in advance.
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Re: When shower head is on, water comes out of tub faucet
Author: hj (AZ) Most diverter spouts are designed to work like that, unless the water flow is excessive. In that case, replace the spout.
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Re: When shower head is on, water comes out of tub faucet
Author: Munkim (CT) Thank you!So that is normal, then? Edited 1 times.
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Re: When shower head is on, water comes out of tub faucet
Author: packy (MA) a little is normal.. alot is not normal. the spout is usually pretty easy to change. getting the old one off may be a challenge or it may be easy. once it is removed, replacment is easy..
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Re: When shower head is on, water comes out of tub faucet
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) If you replace it with a Delta pull down diverter spout, I feel sure less water will flow from the spout during a shower.
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Thank you!
Author: Munkim (CT) Thank you! Edited 1 times.
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Re: When shower head is on, water comes out of tub faucet
Author: PlumberManDan (IA) Replace the tub spout PlumbCat TM 2003 Plumbermandan
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