What is a pressure balance valve?

2020-04-22T01:21:13-07:00

A pressure balance valve senses incoming hot and cold water pressure change (such as when a toilet is flushed or other faucet/valve is used inside or outside the house). The valve automatically compensates water pressure changes preventing hot water scalding or cold wat [...]

What is a pressure balance valve?2020-04-22T01:21:13-07:00

Are there any tips in maintaining a pressure balance valve?

2020-04-22T01:20:43-07:00

Most likely, you are experiencing “shower-rise” where the water can’t get out of the spout as fast as it flows through the valve. This causes the water to back up and come out the shower head. There are several reasons this may be happening: The valve is upside down The [...]

Are there any tips in maintaining a pressure balance valve?2020-04-22T01:20:43-07:00

What do I do about water flowing from my diverter tub spout while it is in the shower mode?

2020-04-22T01:20:05-07:00

It is normal for a small (pencil thin) stream of water to continue to flow from the tub spout when the shower is in operation. If the amount of water flow is excessive, then this indicates a problem with the diverter (located in the tub spout). This cannot be repaired a [...]

What do I do about water flowing from my diverter tub spout while it is in the shower mode?2020-04-22T01:20:05-07:00