Removing a faucet from a claw foot tub
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Removing a faucet from a claw foot tub
I am trying to remove and replace an old faucet from mom's tub. I can't seem to get the old one of. Not sure if it might be rusted on our something else. Faucet will move but it brings the pipes with it. I tried tapping it fairly hard with a hammer but don't want to break anything. Thoughts?
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I can access behind the supply pipes. I assume the ideal solution would be to remove the old (cast iron I think) pipes from the tub (sawzall?) and install a shut off valve that can then be added to when she decides on a new faucet and/or tub?
If so the supply pipe looks a bit thicker than what I am used to... Are there fittings that would commonly fit this?
Not sure it matters, but the water supply to the house is in the basement, and this tub is on the 3rd floor...
Thanks
If so the supply pipe looks a bit thicker than what I am used to... Are there fittings that would commonly fit this?
Not sure it matters, but the water supply to the house is in the basement, and this tub is on the 3rd floor...
Thanks
#7
Shutoff valves are always a great idea in my opinion. They are not expensive and make working on the faucet much easier in the future, especially if the main shutoff is three floors down.
There are many different types of water supply piping with varying outside diameters. There are fittings available but the trick is knowing what you have and getting the correct fittings.
There are many different types of water supply piping with varying outside diameters. There are fittings available but the trick is knowing what you have and getting the correct fittings.