Tub diverter question?

Question

OK...so I bought this house and realized the tub/shower diverter does not work. There is a diverter in place, but when you turn it, nothing happens. I took it out and looked at it and it looks as if someone replaced the old diverter with the wrong one. However, at the Bath spout there is a diverter...so we can induce flow to the shower, but this is an unprofessional job. I'd like to get the diverter working, so any thoughts on how to determine what time of diverter I need?

FYI: When I look into the pipe I see a seat about a few inches from the 1/2" thread at the opening of the pipe. THANKS IN ADAVANCE!!!

Answer 1

You need a new diverter as you already know. (It is almost impossible to find new "guts" to an old fixture). These are installed from the back of the shower wall. If you don't already have access to the back you will have to make a hole big enough to get to the diverter and the supply pipes. You will also need to shut off the water (obviously). My advice is to call a professional. Otherwise, if the present set-up works with the tub-spout diverter, use it and save a lot of money and hassles.