Waltec 12 Problem.

[andypsmith1984]

Hello All!

I have recently ran into a problem with my waltec 12 in my bathtub. I had a issue where the diverter wasent causing the flow to stop out of either my showerhead or my bathtub spout. Its a one piece unit, so I removed both the hot and cold taps and the diverter handle, but when I go to remove the who le unit from my wall, it only slides out about a 1/4 of a inch. Im concerne d maybe the diverter is jammed and I can't get it off. I've looked all arou nd and havent found any extra set screws or anything that should be holding this on. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Stormin' Norman]

Can you find and post a link to the exact model? I can't locate much information about a "waltec 12".

What I did find showed the diverter valve stem is screwed into the body and must be removed with a shower valve socket, something like this:

If what you have is a cartridge type valve; a couple of times I have experienced O-rings and other rubber washers becoming dislodged from cartridges making removal quite difficult. In one case, with a Moen cartridge, I wrestled to pull it out for a while before I decided to just force rotate the cartridge until the rubber piece was completely dislodged, then I was able to pull it out of the body and then had to fish out the washer / seal.

[David L. Martel]

Andy,

Dave M.