Questions tagged [spout]
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How do I deal with a tub spigot coming off the surround?
I just noticed this tub spigot was very flimsy when I touched it.
This is a photo of it without me tugging on it
and this one with me tugging on it
It comes off the wall about a quarter of an inch when I pull on it. It looks like it’s been caulked…
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How do you remove a really stuck shower diverter spout?
My bathtub's shower diverter spout leaks when it's in shower mode, so I'd like to replace it. It's the screw-on type. Trouble is, it's stuck tight. I've applied a lot of torque (counter-clockwise) with a pair of channel-locks and it simply won't…
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How do we remove a 1940 Crane tub spout base adapter that is inside the wall?
We have a 1940 Crane bathtub spout that leaks when the shower-head is on. We want to replace the spout, so we have removed it but need to remove the base adapter (correct term?) that is inside the wall. We have been unable to find the right tool…
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What kind of tub spout do I need to buy?
I need to buy a new tub spout, but this is what the connector behind it is. Everything I see is either slip on or female thread on the spout itself. I am trying to find something that will work without tearing my wall apart. The piece on there seems…
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Seal a Universal Tub Spout
Trying to replace the bath tub spout for a front-end threaded connection, I found a "Universal" tub spout (and in fact could not find a front-end-threaded-only tub spout at the local hardware store). This spout fits just fine and installed fairly…
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Why has my tub spout diverter not dropping back down after use? (brand new installation)
I installed a replacement tub spout with diverter and after about a week, the diverter doesn't always come back down after a shower. At first it dropped down right after a shower. Sometimes it happens hours later and sometimes it doesn't happen at…
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How to seal bath spout nipple?
Our bath spout wasn't producing any water, so I took it off to take a look. Turns out there was a lot of grit in the little mesh filter in it - totally blocked. I cleaned it out, and now we have water. That's great.
Less great is my total inability…
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Roman Style Tub Spout Leak - Correct Installation?
I had to cut out a hole in my downstairs ceiling due to the water damage caused by a small leak in the master bath tub spout above it. After removal and inspection of the spout, I'm curious if it was installed correctly by the previous owner, as the…
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How to remove shower faucet cartridge?
A shower valve socket wrench fails to extract the faucet cartridge:
There is nothing for the socket wrench to "bite" on and it merely spins. What is the procedure and tools to remove the cartridge so the rubber can be replaced: I believe the seal…
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Bathtub Spout Dripping Sounds: Ways to reduce sound temporarily
I have a Bath tub spout that lightly drips water. A plumber is coming by to fix it next week. In the mean time, what is a good sound reduction method? Should I place a sponge or towel at the bottom drain (instead of hitting the hard bath tub)? The…
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Tub Spout Stub-out Not Square to Wall
Replacing a tub spout...took the old one off without issue or really looking at things. Generally a no brainer.
When replacing with new Moen spout (typical 1/2" slip-fit CC connection) I noticed one side of spout was tight/flush to wall and one was…
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how to fix a 1/4 inch gap between the tub spout and the wall
I have an issue with the tub spout not being flush with the tile wall. I've attached a picture that shows the problem. The spout is a slip on with a hex nut for tightening. The copper pipe coming out of the wall is 2 7/8 inches so I don't think it…
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Lowering the water pressure in my bathtub spout
I have a small tankless water heater and the flow from my bathtub spout is too strong and the water will not get hot. How can I reduce the flow in just the bathtub spout?
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Does it make sense to use a nipple to connect a tub spout to copper?
I recently purchased a Grohe tub spout and it requires a MNPT fitting on the copper. The MNPT fitting must be placed behind the CBU and the tolerance is 1/8". Since I haven't chosen my tile yet, I'm still not sure how long to cut the copper pipe.
My…
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New bathtub diverter spout drains back into wall
I replaced my old diverter spout with a new one (both Delta), and I've found that the new one will leak water back through the hole in the wall if the diverter is switched off while the shower is running.
If I first turn off the water pressure and…
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