Do all tub spouts screw on?
Do all tub spouts screw on?
If there is no set screw, you have a threaded tub spout. You can remove your tub spout by twisting it counter-clockwise to see how your existing spout is threaded, if desired, but it is recommended you leave the spout on if you might need to use the tub before your new spout arrives.
How tight should tub spout be?
If you have a thread-style spout, apply thread sealant to the pipe threads. Then apply a small amount of caulk to the back of the spout where it will meet the wall and slide the spout onto the pipe, tightening it by hand until it is snug against the wall and level to the bottom of the bathtub.
What to do when tub spout set is unable to be removed?
Put your palm on the back of the handle of the stubby to apply pressure at the screw. Position the vise-grips to give you force pushing downward. Edited 1 times. Re: Tub Spout Set Screw Stripped, Unable to remove.
What to do if your bathtub has no screw?
Remove the screw and pull the bathtub faucet spout away from the wall. If your bathtub spout has no hole or screw, place a cloth over the top of the spout The cloth will protect the finish of the spout if you are going to reuse the spout.
How big is the screw to the tub spout?
I have maybe 6 inches from screw to wall. It appears the screw was also screwed in at an angle when it was originally installed. Part of the tub spout is “dented” where the screw meets the spout. I have tried several types of lubrication to loosen the screw such as CLR and WD-40.
Can a Moen tub spout be twisted off?
If its a Moen spout with a clamp under the screw, then yes twisting it could damage the piping, most other types with a set screw have an adapter that the spout actually threads onto and twisting them off will cause no harm. Yes a picture would definitely help.
Put your palm on the back of the handle of the stubby to apply pressure at the screw. Position the vise-grips to give you force pushing downward. Edited 1 times. Re: Tub Spout Set Screw Stripped, Unable to remove.
Remove the screw and pull the bathtub faucet spout away from the wall. If your bathtub spout has no hole or screw, place a cloth over the top of the spout The cloth will protect the finish of the spout if you are going to reuse the spout.
What’s the difference between slip on and slip on tub spouts?
If you notice screws at the backside, it is a slip-on spout. However, if there are no screws connecting the spout, then it is one of the screw-on spouts types. It may sound confusing, but knowing what type of tub spout you have is essential to follow through with the removing process.
If its a Moen spout with a clamp under the screw, then yes twisting it could damage the piping, most other types with a set screw have an adapter that the spout actually threads onto and twisting them off will cause no harm. Yes a picture would definitely help.