Diverter valve and vacuum breaker usable therewith

Details Diverter valve and vacuum breaker usable therewith Diverter valve and vacuum breaker usable therewith

1989-01-26

1989-10-17

Hepperle, Stephen M.

Fluid handling

Self-proportioning or correlating systems

Self-controlled branched flow systems

137597, 13762517, 137876, F16K 1102

Patent

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048740063

ABSTRACT:
In an embodiment, a three way diverter valve assembly is provided which can divert water to a bathtub in one instance and to a shower or a hand held shower in two other instances. The valve assembly is easily assembled or disassembled while affording a positive shut off between the two shower outlets. A vacuum breaker feature is also provided which reduces "welding" to the valve body. In addition, a vacuum effect is reduced when operating between the shower outlet positions and the bath outlet. Also, the valve is constructed to reduce water hammer.

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