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    Tommytubesock Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 23, 2012, 06:05 PM
    Bathtub leaking
    When the bathtub is running water out of the spout it leaks into the basement below. I have filled up the tub approximately 5 inches and let the water sit for an hour and there is no leak into the basement. I have also ran the shower for 30 minutes and there is no leak into the basement. The only time that it leaks is when someone is running a bath. The handle only has one knob. You turn it to the right for cold water and left for hot water. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Apr 23, 2012, 06:25 PM
    Could be a problem with the pipe work itself and not the bath tub, try checking any connections too pipe work that is accessible
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    Apr 23, 2012, 07:54 PM
    My guess is that your spout is the problem. Spouts slip on or are threaded on, guessing you have a slip on. Look for a set screw on the bottom side of the spout. Back o you for follow up
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