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all the sudden my hot water in shower lost pressure took the deveter apart to see if any thing was stuck and i couldnt see any thing also ran water with diverter out and nothing still lo hot water plz help
Dear Mike,
You mentioned taking the diverter apart so I have a hunch your tub/shower is a Price Pfister with a third handle in the center for switching from tub to shower?
To help you figure this out, I need some more information. If your fixture is different from what I described above, please give me some details so I can narrow down what might be causing this. There could be a number of reasons. Regarding the Price Pfister style fixture [the old style often had that third handle diverter], the problem could be that the washer on the stem came loose and is stuck in the hole where the water comes through.
Write back and I'll do my best. Sharon
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Sharon McCarthy
Expertise
I can help with most questions about residential plumbing repairs. I am familiar with septic systems, and can answer some questions about water wells. I have no experience with commercial plumbing or codes.
Experience
I have been a sole-proprietor service plumber in two small towns north of Phoenix Arizona for 26 years.
Publications
I wrote a monthly column for the United Steelworkers of America local 1033 [Chicago] newsletter from 1978 to 1982. I wrote an article for "The Theosophist" in 1977 and have had dozens of letters to the editor in many newspapers, including a recent "My Turn" article in the Arizona Republic.
Education/Credentials
High school and three years of college. My step-father, having worked 40 years in the plumbing trade in Chicago, trained me for two years. The rest has been hands-on experience.
Past/Present Clients
Many hundreds of good people in Cave Creek and Carefree Arizona
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