I needed a new diverter because the original one became clogged. The original diverter was stuck in place so I had to destroy it in order to remove it.
The diverter became clogged with parts of the washer from the shutoff valves under the sink. I replaced the shutoff valves with 1/4 turn ball valves which have no washers. Never the less I still bought a spare diverter just in case the water coming into the home becomes fouled from a street break etc.
When a diverter becomes clogged there is little or no water coming out of the faucet. I also hooked a flexible supply line to the new shutoff valves and flushed out the water lines feeding the kitchen area."..." Read more
- Big mike in Pittsburgh Pa.