#TUB SPOUT WITH HANDHELD SHOWER DIVERTER FULL#

The major drawback of this version is that it can be confusing to operate. though it’s often bulkier than the push button option, it takes less space than the other alternatives.

#TUB SPOUT WITH HANDHELD SHOWER DIVERTER FULL#

There is a full range of flow you can dial in & out depending on your needs at the time. The benefit for this type of handle is that it offers more functionality than the push button diverter.

It could either be hanging from the main handle or positioned behind or on top of the existing control. It could be a slide in mechanism like the Symmons Temptrol line or a dial similar to Grohe’s integrated diverter trim. Integrated DiverterĪn integrated diverter is a type of diverter that is built in the existing handle of the shower valve trim. While the push button diverter can be used with handshower, it’s most commonly used a tub & shower application as an alternative to the diverter tub spout. Each function is only fully off or turned on to full flow. This means that the user has less control than the alternative. One of the drawback of a push button diverter is that there is no dial function. It’s only used for 2 function shower system. This type of diverter can either be push only or push & pull. It is a user friendly and straightforward approach to diverter shower from one outlet to another. The push button diverter is a type of diverter that comes pre-installed on a pressure balance valve. As a result, it may be referred to as a 6 setting diverter. When a 3 way diverter has shared functions, it has an additional three settings to share water between the three different components. If anything, it’s a little more confusing to operate. While this will work with a 2 way diverter, it will not provide any additional benefit. It’s more common to see a 3 way used as the volume control alternative because it saves the homeowner one additional piece of hardware on the shower wall. This system is comprised of a main thermostatic valve which only controls temperature, a secondary volume control valve, & a standalone diverter to redirect the water to your desired position. Lastly, both the 2 & 3 way diverters can be installed alongside a volume control in a thermostatic valve system. The three way diverter is versatile and be used in a variety of applications. It’s comprised of a 4 port diverter with 1 inlet & 3 outlets as well as a finished trim with a handle used to switch between the 3 functions. 3 Way Diverter (Standalone)Īs it names implies, the standalone 3 way diverter is also a separate diverter valve that allows for 3 functions instead of two. Some manufacturers might call this a 3 setting diverter, not to be confused with a “3 way diverter” which happens to be the second type on our list.

The shared function is when 2 outlets are being used as the same time. It’s important to note that although it’s called a 2 way diverter, many diverters in this category allow for a third option which is the shared function. It’s important to note that many 4 port diverters can be used as a 2 way diverter simply by plugging one of the ports. The inlet is where the water enters, the valve then divert the water to each outlet depending on your selection. The valve body is a brass part typically comprised of 3 ports: 1 inlet port & 2 outlets. The trim is what you see when you walk in your shower, it’s simply a lever handle or knob that is fixed on a flange. It’s comprised of two parts: a rough diverter valve body that fits inside your wall & a diverter trim that is fixed on the outside of the wall. While there are multiple types of two way diverters, one of the most prominent ones is the standalone version. The list below covers both pre-installed diverters & aftermarket diverters 2 Way Diverter (Standalone)Ī 2 way Diverter is a shower component that is used to redirect water from two separate outlets. Those are the types that are installed inside your shower wall and reroutes the water to you desired outlet. However, when most professionals mention shower diverters, they are most often referring to the types that go inside your wall (built-in diverters). Many people confuse built in diverters & aftermarket diverters. There are a number of diverters out there and it can get confusing for the average consumer to understand.

Tub spout with handheld shower diverter