[bgenader]

I am trying to removce a Delta bathtub spoutl There is a small indentation on the bottom of the spout, against the wall, with a plastic tab in it, no allen wrench holes, just the plastic tab. I am guessing it is a slip on connection and have tried pushing that tab left, right, up and forward while pulling on the spout but with no luck. Please help, what else can I try?

[speedball1]

Here's what Delta has to say about it.

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Look or feel under the tub spout for a set screw. Loosen the set screw and pull the spout off the wall pipe.

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Unscrew the tub spout from the wall pipe if it does not have a set screw on the bottom.

Can the tab be removed? Good luck, Tom

[bgenader]

Here's what Delta has to say about it. Can the tab be removed? Good luck, Tom

Sorry, I am new to this site and not sure the proper protocol for reply.

I am not able to remove tab with pliers. I cannot see a set screw in there. If I try to unscrew the faucet it rotates but does not loosen.

I am tempted to go back to the store where I bought it and try to read installation instructions. (I didn't install it - plumber did.) Any other suggestions?

Thanks. Bev

[speedball1]

Here's what Delta gives for installation instructions;

Installing a Delta tub spout is a straightforward process as is the case with most tub spouts. Delta manufactures spouts for almost any type of installation. Delta also has an attachment that will allow a spout to thread onto either a short or long pipe, depending upon your bathroom plumbing setup. This attachment will thread into your spout if necessary to accommodate rear-mounting situations.
.Difficulty: Easy
Instructions.Things You'll Need:
Allen wrench
Plumber's tape
Cloth
Pipe wrench
Slip-On
1
Slide the new Delta slip-on spout over the plumbing pipe coming from the wall.

2
Push the spout against the wall and hold the spout steady with one hand.

3
Insert the securing set screw into the bottom of the spout and tighten the set screw with an Allen wrench.

Screw-On
1
Look at your wall pipe and determine whether you need to add the rear-mount attachment to the Delta bathtub spout. The spout is designed for the plumbing pipe to attach to the front.

2
Insert the end without the threads into the spout, if you have a rear-mount installation. The attachment will thread into the spout hand tight. There is an o-ring on the end that goes into the spout to prevent water leaks.

3
Wrap the end of your plumbing pipe with plumber's tape. Thread the Delta tub spout to the pipe in a clockwise direction until the spout is hand tight.

4
Place a cloth over the spout and turn the spout another half-turn with a pipe wrench. The cloth will protect the finish of your new Delta spout.
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Read more: How to Install a Delta Bathtub Spout | eHow.com How to Install a Delta Bathtub Spout | eHow.com
That tab has to be opened up to give you access to the Allen Head Set Screw. Good luck, Tom

[bgenader]

Hello Speedball, I ended up contacting my plumber. There is a plastic liner on this model of spout. It shows through where a allen opening would be but there is no place to insert an allen wrench. It turns out it screw off. Thanks for your help. Bev

[speedball1]

Thanks for the update. We can always use then input. Regards, Tom