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    Mar 15, 2010, 03:06 PM
    My screw on bath spout just spins like the threads are stripped how do I get if off
    When I turn my bath spout counter clockwise if just spins but does not come loose. Is there a way to get it off?
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    Mar 15, 2010, 03:59 PM

    Have you tried gently pulling out on it while you turn it, may get a thread to catch. Good luck
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    Mar 15, 2010, 04:57 PM

    Are you possative it's a threaded spout? It may be a slip on spout in which case you would need to loosen an allen screw at the bottom base of the spout to remove it.
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    Mar 15, 2010, 05:18 PM

    See the images below and tell us which one is your spout, Thanks.

    John
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