I don't know the lingo well so bare with me. (Not a handy person here.)

My tub spout wasn't working right so my dad decided to replace it. So he twisted it, and discovered there were screws. He removed it. (screw scratched it the pipe.)

We bought a AquaSource Universal Tub Spout, with no real instructions on it, and learned it doesn't work. So we took it back and the sales guy explained to my dad what to do - I don't think my dad heard it right. Guy is out for a while so we can't call and find out.

I have a pipe coming out of the wall with no threads. It requires a screw (one you need an allan wrench for.) I need a diverter tub spout. The pipe is now scratched because of my dad turning the spout. Neither dad nor I know how to add on to pipe.

So far I've called around to hardware stores and only one had any information: told me to pay someone to put threads on.

I have no clue what to do and while I usually trust my dad's handman instinct my gut says to ask for help.

The spout has an O ring seal that isn't liking the scratch on the pipe. You can try to smooth out the scratch with emery cloth but it may be too far gone. The Allen screw probably made a significant gouge. I'd give it a try but you may be in line for a pro. Dad wanted to help but did not realize some spouts slip on and other screw on, his experience was the latter.

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Originally Posted by sagesnail

I don't know the lingo well so bare with me. (Not a handy person here.)

My tub spout wasn't working right so my dad decided to replace it. So he twisted it, and discovered there were screws. He removed it. (screw scratched it the pipe.)

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This is a copper pipe, right?

If it isn't too badly damaged, you may still be able to install a tub spout with diverter specifically designed for copper tube on the stub out.

The alternative is to cut the copper tube where it isn't damaged, couple a piece of copper on with a copper coupling and male adapter and use an IPS tub spout.

This will require soldering, of course.

To the first person... my dad is going to try the emery cloth. I printed out a picture I found here not only for him to look at but for my friend who plans to change her tub spout.

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Originally Posted by iamgrowler

This is a copper pipe, right?

If it isn't too badly damaged, you may still be able to install a tub spout with diverter specifically designed for copper tube on the stub out.

The alternative is to cut the copper tube where it isn't damaged, couple a piece of copper on with a copper coupling and male adapter and use an IPS tub spout.

This will require soldering, of course.

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Yes, it's a copper pipe. Where can I find a tub spout with a diverter that's designed for copper? We have two hardware stores and I've been told flat out my only choices are universal tub spouts.

And one last thing... I read in other posts about the use of teflon tape but I know that was related to having threads on the pipe. Is there some sort of stuff we need to be using on this?

" I read in other posts about the use of teflon tape but I know that was related to having threads on the pipe. Is there some sort of stuff we need to be using on this?"
The use of Teflon Tape is for spouts that have threads. Yours does not it's a slip on type.
Here's one a lot of installers miss when they go to mount a slip on diverter spout.
When the end's cut off the copper pipe that sticks out from the tile the tubing cutter leaves a burr/ridge. This ridge catches on the "O" ring and forces it out of its place so that when the spout diverts to the shower it leaks out the back.
To get around this problem take sand cloth and sand the burr down to a bevel. Then before you install the spout moisten the end of the copper so it slips on easier. Good luck, Tom

I found a universal tub spout that worked as a slip fit and now it's on there. It works with no leaks.

Thanks so much for your help!