Removing A Bathtub Spout
The shut off valves will be behind the wall.
Removing a bathtub spout. Second the threads inside the spout can crack or corrode where the spout screws onto the pipe. A slip on spout fits over the top of the water stub out pipe and is secured to the stub out pipe with a set screw. Based on the installation process of the spouts they are of two types namely screw on spout and slip on spout. Typically tub spouts use either a slip on or threaded design.
Replacing your tub spout is easy. Slip on spouts step 1 turn off the water supply to the bathtub. We can tell the tub spout type by looking at their installation method which can be either slip on spout or screw on spout. There is usually an access panel in a room or closet on the other side of the bathroom.
Slip on spouts can be gently pulled from the wall. The removal and replacement of the bathtub spout are really easy with our clear instructions. If you ve bought a spout that maintains a distance of 1 2 inch while sliding over the tub s pipe and across the copper pipe then it s a slip on spout. A few tips to make the job easier.
Now save yourself some money and do it yourself. Screw on spouts are twisted off counterclockwise. In fact all of the steps can be summarised into determining the type of the bathtub spout removing it with a wrench and applying the new one onto the pipe. Remove a dated or damaged bath tub spout with a few tools and elbow grease.
Once you remove the delta tub spout you can access the valve to repair or replace it. Bathtub spouts can go bad in three ways. Once it loosens fully you can remove the tub spout from the wall. Watch this 2 minute video build your confidence.
If your tub spout is missing the retaining screw and is attached to the main source of water without it you will need to put a clean towel on the tub spout and position your pipe wrench on it. There are two kinds of spouts. Here is my updated v. A video on removing and replacing your bathtub spout.
The tub spout type. On threaded models the spout uses an internal female threaded fitting that screws over a male threaded fitting on the end of the stub out pipe. First the tub spout diverter can wear out so it no longer blocks the water flow and sends water to the shower head.