How to Replace a Tub Spout

A home’s tub spout sees a lot of action throughout the years; it supplies the tub with water and may become a rack to get a washcloth. Over time, the threads within the inside of the spout can become stripped, inducing the spout to spin in place on metallic wall pipes or the protruding copper. If the spout is not fixed in a timely manner, water may leak back into the wall and cause damage. A cautious removal procedure will ensure a quick and proper replacement of the spout.

Hand-turn the tub spout in a counterclockwise direction. Use a pulling action as you twist the spout to engage the remaining stripped threads on the spout. The spout that is stripped.

Clean the spout’s pipe of any debris. Brush debris from the threads of the pipe . Wipe any residual dust off with a rag.

If the threads are damaged Eliminate the pipe’s ending nipple with a pipe wrench in a direction. Oftentimes, a tub spout will indicate that the ending threads of the pipe will also be damaged. Will you be able to see the threads for test Just after cleansing the pipe finish.

Place thread tape round both threaded ends of the pipe nipple. The nipple’s size will change, according to the home construction. You are able to take the damaged and removed nipple to match the size to your tub.

Place the nipple on the wall socket and turn it into a direction to affix it into the pipes.

Squeeze a generous amount of silicone caulk around the opening in the wall of the pipe. The caulk must seep slightly to create a seal between the pipe and wall. No water or other materials should be able to enter the wall space. Let me dry.

Place a tub spout and then twist in a clockwise direction until it’s tight and flush against the wall socket.

Turn the cold and warm water with the fixtures of the tub. Allow the water to run through the spout.

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