Bath-Shower mixer tap

[humphrey87]

Just moved into a new rented house and there's a problem with the bath-shower mixer tap that I'd like to have a go at fixing, as I'm unable to have a shower at present.

The cylinder-thingy that chooses whether the water comes out of the tap or the shower head is broken, so water will always come out of both, whichever way the selector-cylinder-thing (which should move up and down the shower pipe from the tap to select where the water will go) is moved.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it's possible to fix by tightening screws and things, or if some/all of it will have to be replaced, and if so, how?

Sorry if I've not put enough info, hope you can help

Thanks

 

[ChrisR]

As you might imagine, they vary, though there is one common design where you would need to remove the diverter unit using a thin spanner to go on flats on the shaft under the knob. The O ring/washer in there is a common one you can get from a plumber's merchant.

Common type:

 

[humphrey87]

fab, ill have a shot, thankyou!