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    lauren38 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 9, 2008, 06:16 PM
    Replacing older Moen tub faucet
    First, let me say I'm plumbing challenged, so I hope I can explain this correctly. The Moen tub faucet with diverter that was installed new in my new house 7 years ago has broken. I went to the store to buy a new one but can't find a similar one anymore. The broken one has a 3/4" attachment (according to the Lowe's guy) and the newer ones are all 1/2" attachments. The end of the pipe that comes out of the wall where I will attach the faucet has a round 3/4" threaded metal piece on it that I can't undo. I think there is plumbers putty on it and I don't know how to get it off. Just past the metal piece there is a PVC nut that appears to be glued on.

    My questions: Is there anywhere to get a Moen faucet just like I have? Failing that, how do I remove metal attachment that has the plumbers putty on it and will that then work with new faucet.

    I would appreciate any help. Again, sorry if this isn't very clear!

    Lauren
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    Oct 9, 2008, 06:33 PM

    Are you speaking of the tub valve, (where you turn the water on and off) or the tub spout, where the water comes out?
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    Oct 9, 2008, 07:26 PM

    Take the old spout to a plumbing supply house and show them what you have. I am sure that they can give you what you need or at least give you the advice you need.
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    Oct 9, 2008, 08:29 PM

    Can you post a photo of the faucet?

    But in the interim: I would call Moen. They have pretty good customer service.
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    Oct 10, 2008, 03:43 AM

    Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried the local Lowe's and I don't have many other choices where I live, but there is a contractor supply place that may be able to help. And, to answer Harold, it's the faucet.

    Lauren

    Oops, Harold, meant to say it's the spout.

    Lauren
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    Oct 10, 2008, 04:36 AM
    For a selection of diverter spouts to fit your tub click on; 3/4" threaded diverter spout - Google Product Search
    These will fit your 3/4" stub-out. Good luck, Tom
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    Oct 10, 2008, 04:59 AM
    Sounds like you have 1/2 PVC piping with a threaded PVC adapeter and a 3/4"metal bushing. The bushing stayed on the adapter when you removed the tub spout. See pic. Can you show us a picture of the pipe with the spout removed. If I am correct you should be able to remove the bushing. Spouts are generic and does not have to be Moen.
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    Oct 10, 2008, 08:10 AM
    That is it exactly! I have a picture I took with my phone to show someone at Lowe's and I'll have to see if I can get it on my computer. But you are right. The bushing seems to be held pretty firmly with what I think is plumbers putty. I've tried to undo it with a wrench but can't get it to budge. What will remove the plumbers putty?

    Thanks,
    Lauren
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