tub spout leaking
#1
02-27-05, 10:06 AM
tub spout leaking
My tub spout is leaking from the back down the wall. I've tried putting teflon tape on threads of adapter but it still leaks. Also, when the diverter is pulled up to start the shower, some water still comes out of the front of the spout. Was wondering if spout needed to be tightened more, if more teflon tape was needed, or if pipe from wall was possibly too long (it is 2 1/2 inches from wall).
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02-27-05, 05:22 PM
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Hi lr1104,
- is the leak coming from wall fitting/adapter junction? If it is, I would retape, AND use pipe thread compound ( available any good plumbing store or HD) Also make sure the adapter is copper or brass, not plastic. The other problem means the diverter seal is shot.
Do it Right - do it once.
- is the leak coming from wall fitting/adapter junction? If it is, I would retape, AND use pipe thread compound ( available any good plumbing store or HD) Also make sure the adapter is copper or brass, not plastic. The other problem means the diverter seal is shot.
Do it Right - do it once.
#3
02-27-05, 05:30 PM
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Hi lr1104,
Welcome to the DIY Forums.
Part one of your question pertaining to the water coming out of the spout when the diverter is pulled. The diverter is bypassing and needs to be rebuilt or replaced(for single handle faucets) or replace the tub spout if the diverter is part of it.
Part 2 leaves me a little confused. You say you have water running from behind the spout down the wall yet its 2 1/2 inches from the wall.
If the back of the tub spout is 2 1/2 inches from the wall then the pipe is too long and should be replaced with a shorter one.
If the pipe is 2 1/2 inches from the wall without the spout and the back of the spout is against the wall when connected, its the correct length.
Is it possible that the water is coming from the front of the spout and running backward from under the spout and down the wall?
Its also possible that the threads on the spout have cracked and therefore allowing water to pass. The spout will have to be replaced.
If the water is still running from the spout while the handle(s) are turned off, You will need to replace the cartridge(for single handle faucet) or the stem washers(for dual handle faucets).
Good luck and reply back if you have further questions
Welcome to the DIY Forums.
Part one of your question pertaining to the water coming out of the spout when the diverter is pulled. The diverter is bypassing and needs to be rebuilt or replaced(for single handle faucets) or replace the tub spout if the diverter is part of it.
Part 2 leaves me a little confused. You say you have water running from behind the spout down the wall yet its 2 1/2 inches from the wall.
If the back of the tub spout is 2 1/2 inches from the wall then the pipe is too long and should be replaced with a shorter one.
If the pipe is 2 1/2 inches from the wall without the spout and the back of the spout is against the wall when connected, its the correct length.
Is it possible that the water is coming from the front of the spout and running backward from under the spout and down the wall?
Its also possible that the threads on the spout have cracked and therefore allowing water to pass. The spout will have to be replaced.
If the water is still running from the spout while the handle(s) are turned off, You will need to replace the cartridge(for single handle faucet) or the stem washers(for dual handle faucets).
Good luck and reply back if you have further questions
#4
03-04-05, 02:49 PM
same problem
Hi, I've got the same problem. My tub faucet leaks. It is a single handled Delta, installed in the 70's. The water is running out of the spout, along the underside of the faucet, and down the tub. I know I need to replace the cartridge, but how do you do this?
There is a (roughly 1 1/2 inch diameter) knurled cylinder that the handle slides over, that looks like it should unscrew. I am afraid to apply too much pressure to unscrew it because it looks like it's torquing the valve. I definitely do not want to replace the whole valve.
How do you get to the cartridge? Thanks!
There is a (roughly 1 1/2 inch diameter) knurled cylinder that the handle slides over, that looks like it should unscrew. I am afraid to apply too much pressure to unscrew it because it looks like it's torquing the valve. I definitely do not want to replace the whole valve.
How do you get to the cartridge? Thanks!
#5
03-04-05, 03:31 PM
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Pecos,
Delta has a special wrench that comes with the replacement cartridge. If you can find any numbers on your faucet you will have better sucess finding the replacement before taking the old one out.
The reason its soooo hard to turn is it had become very comfortable in its present location, and loves its attachments of calciun deposits and the like. You can try spraying vinegar around it to see if you can loosen the deposits. It may have become sooo comfortable that breakage is eminent. You might also be able to get something small and tap around the fitting to break the deposits. 30 years is a long time and you may be better off replacing the whole valve.
Good luck and reply back if you have further questions.
Delta has a special wrench that comes with the replacement cartridge. If you can find any numbers on your faucet you will have better sucess finding the replacement before taking the old one out.
The reason its soooo hard to turn is it had become very comfortable in its present location, and loves its attachments of calciun deposits and the like. You can try spraying vinegar around it to see if you can loosen the deposits. It may have become sooo comfortable that breakage is eminent. You might also be able to get something small and tap around the fitting to break the deposits. 30 years is a long time and you may be better off replacing the whole valve.
Good luck and reply back if you have further questions.
