How to replace the shower diverter valve core
When a shower leaks, it is generally necessary to disassemble the shower head and replace the shower diverter valve core, but many people do not know this How to replace the shower diverter valve core? Let’s talk about this issue in detail below.
1. Replace the shower faucet water distributor valve core (automatic return valve core). There is a small hole on the side of the valve core. Find a suitable small hexagonal screwdriver to loosen it. After loosening The handle can be removed. After removing the handle, put it aside.
2. After removing the handle, there is a gland underneath. Then use an ordinary wrench to unscrew the gland twice. After it is loosened, it can be unscrewed by hand.
3. Then the green part at the top is the valve core of the shower faucet water distributor. You can directly pull it up by hand to take it out. If it is difficult to remove, you can use a screwdriver to lift it out.
4. Then replace the valve core with a new one. The new valve core has two corners at the bottom. The two corners at the bottom of the new valve core must be aligned with the two holes at the bottom of the shower water diverter valve. , and another good method is to have a point on the water distributor valve core. This point is vertically aligned with the position of the water inlet of the water distributor valve, and then install it. Be sure to align it. If the valve core is not aligned, it will not be installed. , after installing it, tap it with a soft-core object, and then twist it with your hands to see if it is installed properly.
5. After replacing the valve core, screw the gland in reverse with a wrench, and then install the handle of the shower faucet. It should be noted here that there is a white when installing the handle. At this time, you must put the anti-friction rubber sleeve on, then put the handle on the valve core, and then just use a small hexagonal screwdriver to tighten the small hole on the side.