What Is the Difference Between a Diverter Valve & Transfer Valve?

Diverter valves and transfer valves, both commonly found in residential shower systems, are designed to manage the flow of water. The key difference between the two is how they direct the water flowing through the pipe. Here’s how they differ in functionality:

Diverter Valves

Diverter valves can channel the flow of water in different directions. For instance, when you turn the handle on your shower system to switch the bathtub faucet off and the showerhead on, a diverter valve is responsible for redirecting the water.

Transfer Valves

Transfer valves have a similar function, but they allow water to flow in more than one direction. As an example, some modern showers have two showerheads—one stationary and one handheld. A transfer valve allows water to flow through both showerheads simultaneously.

Where to Find Diverter Valves & Transfer Valves

If you’re a business owner and you work with diverter and transfer valves, you’ll find a trusted vendor at Florida Industrial Products. We maintain two massive warehouses that we keep fully stocked with all manner of PVF supplies so that we can provide swift deliveries to our customers all over the country. In fact, we are often able to ship orders the day after they’re placed, and we accept after-hours orders for emergency replenishments.

For more information about the diverter valves and transfer valves we can ship to your business, contact FIP today. When you do, we’ll be glad to tell you more about why we’re the right PVF vendor to keep your business fully supplied with all the pipes, valves, and fittings you need.