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    kgmartin Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 26, 2009, 01:52 PM
    Bath tub spout leaks
    Installed new bath tub spout and it drips how can I stop the leak?
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    Jul 26, 2009, 01:58 PM

    Does it drip out of the spout end or back at the tub? Was it a slip on or threaded?
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    Jul 26, 2009, 01:59 PM

    If by drips you mean that water drips out of the end of the spout, that's a fault of the tub valve, not the spout. Sounds like you need to replace washers.
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    Jul 26, 2009, 05:18 PM
    It drips out the end of the spout... after the shower button drops but it does stop after a few minutes... so I guess that's OK.
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    Jul 26, 2009, 05:28 PM
    I have to agree Kgmartin...

    If the drip stops shortly after the diverter knob drops then that is normal. Here, the shower pipe needs to drain down. Sometimes air displaces the water quickly and in other tub/shower valves it takes time. Sounds O.K. to me!

    Good news!

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    Jul 26, 2009, 05:33 PM

    Thank you!
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    Jul 26, 2009, 05:46 PM
    Glad to help.. anytime!
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