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I cannot get the old spout off. We don't have a propane torch. Nor do we have any wd-40. I actually managed (through determination) to remove the diverter from the spout, hoping to get a better access to the spout opening and hence more leverage. No luck.
We are planning to run to supermarket to get WD-40 tonight. What about C-L-R, might that loosen it up? I have a feeling that this is a corrosion issue--since that was the problem with the diverter and we have well water.
I have looked thru the opening in the back of the tub and the hole in the bottom of the spout--it's the kind of spout that is simply threaded onto the end of the copper pipe. This should be so much easier than it is!
Yes removing a spout is very easy you don't need a propane torch, see the images below, they are threaded and slip fit, let us know which one you got, Thanks.
This one is called nose connection the pipe coming out from the tub is threaded and this spout is threaded to the pipe, you need a big screw driver or some thing else to fit in the nose of the spout for leverage and twist it counter clock wise to loose and remove it, if you need help with installation please let us know, good luck.
Ok, I will try more tools. So far wrench, various handles, haven't worked. I think I need something with a longer handle for more leverage. (Also, the finish is already trashed since I beat it up a bit getting out the diverter!)
Since the corrosion was so bad that the diverter wouldn't move up and down, I am thinking that this is basically glued on.
We had #3. My husband worked on it. We tried wd-40. It was really stuck on there--and we couldn't get any leverage thru the spout hole. So he used a long drill bit (which he didn't mind sacrificing) and wearing gloves, put it thru the hole in the top of the spout (remember i removed the diverter already) and was able to remove the spout. I thought that was pretty innovative!
Now we have a new problem! The old spout was about 3 mm longer. It also wasn't flush against the wall at the top. They had just filled in with caulk to make up for the gap at the top between the shower wall and spout.
Since the new spout is shorter, once your thread it on the pipe, it is flush at the bottom, but the space at the top is a good 1/8 inch gap. I am not really comfortable with caulking that large a gap. I see leaks and dry rot in the future.
Is there a way to gently adjust the angle of the water pipe so that it is level? (It actually may be level and a matter of the pre-fab fiberglass tub wall being slightly angled.) Should I post this as a new question? I am new here and don't want to go against protocol.
Is it time to call a plumber? Well, clearly not TODAY, being labor day! But you know what I mean.
I am glad that you finally removed the old spout, the new problem if you can leave with the 1/8” gap is fine just fill it with caulking, or I would suggest to replace the spout and the nipple see the image below, if you decide to replace the spout you need to remove the old nipple and get a new nipple and new spout, make sure you get a proper length nipple it should be protruded from the wall 1 3/8”, also you would need to get some Teflon tape, good luck.
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