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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 outlet

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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A valve assembly for directing fluid flow from at least one inlet to at least three outlets, comprising: a valve body having an axial bore with at least one radially disposed fluid inlet, a first radially disposed outlet spaced in one direction from said inlet, and second and third radially disposed

A valve assembly for directing fluid flow from at least one inlet to at least three outlets, comprising: a valve body having an axial bore with at least one radially disposed fluid inlet, a first radially disposed outlet spaced in one direction from said inlet, and second and third radially disposed outlets axially spaced from the first outlet; valve seat means in the valve body; a valve stem having a plurality of sealing means attached thereto, the stem being positioned for axial and rotational movement in the valve body and for selective abutting contact of a first sealing means with the valve seat means and a second sealing means with the second and third outlets; the valve seat means, valve stem, and valve body being configured and juxtaposed such that axial movement of the valve stem can change fluid flow from the first outlet to the second outlet and such that rotation of the valve stem can change fluid flow from the second outlet to the third outlet.