Have you ever paused to consider how the water travels up to your showerhead? The answer is a small but essential part of your bathroom's plumbing known as a shower diverter. Understanding how this piece of equipment functions is not just a fun fact but also enables you to spot any potential issues before they affect your cherished hot showers.  What is a Shower Diverter? If you have a shower and bathtub combination, the handle on your faucet has the capability to switch the water flow from the tub spout up to the showerhead and vice versa. This handle activates the shower diverter, which is...