We have a tub spout that has been leaking between the spout and the wall. After investigating, the issue seems to be with the spout fitting properly. We’ve tried two universal spouts but they both leaked out the back. We were advised to try adding a 1/2” SharkBite adapter and using a threaded spout. The pipe protruding from the wall is only about 1” long and I’m not able to find a threaded spout that will fit this length. Is this the right solution for us? Any suggestions? Thank you so much!
Tub spout for nipple that only protrudes 1 inch?
- Thread starter Sdickeson
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Sure, the easiest thing for you to do would be soldering a male adapter onto the pipe. Then use a delta spout.
Here’s the spout. If you think it matches.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Delta-Stainless-Steel-Bathtub-Spout-with-Diverter/1000036195
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Delta-Stainless-Steel-Bathtub-Spout-with-Diverter/1000036195
Thank you! This is very helpful! Will try this
Jeff Handy
Pro Handyman, NOT A Pro Plumber
If you push on a Sharkbite threaded adapter, it will just spin when you try to screw on the spout.
I’d like the propress guys to press an adapter on there for me.
That spout is going to stick out from the wall quite a ways.
That came out real good. That plate behind the spout helped. My correction.
Actually that spout I have pictured doesn’t have as much adjustment as a plain Jane Delta spout that I linked.
The shape of the decorative spout doesn’t allow Delta to thread the spout very much before the diameter gets too narrow.
Here’s what I normally use.
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Sioux-C...NjwQhecHb79c5bYl47w1JP-atZ-NpAVxoC2MkQAvD_BwE
These are much easier to work with. You can let the excess pipe run long ( to a point ) and just sweat the adapter where you want it.
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Sioux-C...NjwQhecHb79c5bYl47w1JP-atZ-NpAVxoC2MkQAvD_BwE
These are much easier to work with. You can let the excess pipe run long ( to a point ) and just sweat the adapter where you want it.
