Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Bath Spout w/Diverter and HH Shower attch
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Deek
11-02-05, 03:30 PM
I have an older model tub that I would like to replace the existing spout with a new one that has a diverter and an attachement for a hand held shower. There is no shower head in the current configuration and I wanted to add this shower head as I don't want to have to rip out the tile or cabinets to get to the plumbing behind the tile.
As I understand it, i have two options. Cutting off the existing fitting where the existing spout threads on, cutting the copper pipe to length and sweating on a new fitting for the spout to screw on. Or option 2, using a slip fit spout on the copper pipe after cutting off the old fitting.
I am a little of sweating on the new fitting as I am relatively new to this and concerned that the heat will weaken the joints behind the tile. On the other hand I am also concerned that the O-rings on the slip fit option will leak behind the wall at some point and go unnoticed until significant damage becomes evident.
Can you give me your opinions on which is the better way to go?
As I understand it, i have two options. Cutting off the existing fitting where the existing spout threads on, cutting the copper pipe to length and sweating on a new fitting for the spout to screw on. Or option 2, using a slip fit spout on the copper pipe after cutting off the old fitting.
I am a little of sweating on the new fitting as I am relatively new to this and concerned that the heat will weaken the joints behind the tile. On the other hand I am also concerned that the O-rings on the slip fit option will leak behind the wall at some point and go unnoticed until significant damage becomes evident.
Can you give me your opinions on which is the better way to go?
majakdragon
11-02-05, 04:07 PM
Deek, Welcome to the DIY Forums.
First of all, the length of the current pipe that the spout is connected to may be the correct length you need to just screw on another spout. Once removed, measure the distance from the back of the spout to the start of the threads inside the spout. If they are the same as the new spout, HOORAY, no changes necessary. If you have to sweat a new fitting on the pipe, no sweat (pun intended). Wrap a wet rag between the new fitting and the wall. The heat will not get great enough to dislodge joints past the wall.
The "O" ring type spouts rarely leak. They also have a set screw under the back side to hold the spout in place. Not much to worry about whatever way you go. Good luck and reply back with any further questions.
First of all, the length of the current pipe that the spout is connected to may be the correct length you need to just screw on another spout. Once removed, measure the distance from the back of the spout to the start of the threads inside the spout. If they are the same as the new spout, HOORAY, no changes necessary. If you have to sweat a new fitting on the pipe, no sweat (pun intended). Wrap a wet rag between the new fitting and the wall. The heat will not get great enough to dislodge joints past the wall.
The "O" ring type spouts rarely leak. They also have a set screw under the back side to hold the spout in place. Not much to worry about whatever way you go. Good luck and reply back with any further questions.