Tub Spout Copper Pipe Too Long

In my opinion i would have replaced the whole faucet.

Tub spout copper pipe too long. If you d like to support the channel you can do so by shopping for tools or whatever you need on amazon through this link https amzn to 2dc7pxk if i ve p. The result is the overall length of the pipe you need. Then measure the distance from the surface of the wall to the back of the threaded elbow inside the wall. Idreos md i replaced a bath tub spout with a danco spout made to replace the old moen spout.

That means with the tile you can no longer reach the threads in the spout. For slip on tub spouts your copper pipe should be a minimum 1 and a maximum 2 7 8 in length depending on the tub spout. Total the two and add 1 4 inch. Reduce that measurement by 1 5 inches and cut the pipe there.

Everything else is new. Cut a piece out of the copper pipe 1 long. The faster just as appropriate but may not look that good repair is to apply enough caulking into the gap so that it can be smoothed flush with the spout. I made a big mistake by cutting the 1 2 copper nub coming out of the wall to less than the minimum called for.

Solder on a new adapter. Need help with bathtub spout replacement nub is too short. Use teflon tape on all male pipe threads and caulking behind the spout base. Tub spout nipple too long after remodel.

Measure the length of your tub spout from the back edge of the spout to the front where the threads start on the inside of the spout. If it is copper inside the spout cut the male adapter off and buy the slip on spout. Well you have a choice. Replace with a shorter nipple equal to the gap measurement.

Refer to the manufacturer s specifications prior to purchasing and installing to ensure you have the appropriate length for your spout. Now cut another piece of 1 2 copper 1 3 8 long you may now solder the piece in using two couplings or two sharkbite connectors. You need to un screw the spout and the pipe nipple. To use the threaded adapter measure from the shoulder of the existing adapter to the wall.