This video shows how to change a bathtub spout with a diverter to send water to a shower head. How to replace a bathtub drain assembly: • How to replace a batht...
Plumbers tape needs to go on the direction of the turn. If it tightens clockwise install your tape clockwise. He installed the tape counter clockwise. This will cause the tape to come off on installation and may cause leaks. Putting the tape on the way it tightens makes sure the tape will stay on.
I am an old Lady who just bought a house in Florida.......this video is the best I've seen. You tube videos have helped me so much in this whole endeavor.
I am a single female and cannot afford a plumber. I'm learning how to do a lot of things by myself from UA-cam videos. I started recently having problems with a leaky handle in my bathtub your videos have been a wonderful help. Who needs and expensive plumber.. Not me!!! 🛁🚿🚽🔧
him saying the word spout, drove me bonkers, that being said, he did a really nice and simple job explaining the installed SP-OWL-T, I'm a Jersey kid thru and thru... nice video my friend, well done
THANK YOU SO MUCH! The best most informative video! A plumber wanted to charge me $200 to do this! After watching your video I was able to do it myself for free!!
Plumbers charge 200 $ just to show up if you ask me.. 2 most important things to know about plumbing is shit runs downhill and paydays on thursday..lol
Excellent piece.You nicely explained both types of spouts ...The only added piece is if there is an extender on the spout--for example for a hot tub that needs an extender for the spout. Thank You!
A+ How To Video! Thank you! The only thing I'd recommend is to put at least three wraps of Teflon tape on the pipe threads and wrap it clockwise so the tape doesn't get twisted backwards when you thread the spout on. Thanks!
I just wanted to agree with most everyone else that have commented and say your video was very thorough and informative. I even like the fact that you covered a different spout to give people a better idea what to expect, thank you for your Superb video.
Thank you very much to show us there are 2 diverter down sprout types (one with thread and one with set screw). Your video is so precise. This weekend, I will replace my diverter down sprout. Best regards.
I was about to purchase an entire tub and shower set, but after watching this video, I learned that I just need a bath faucet (for diverter problems.) Thanks for the vid!
I fixed a shower spout before. My problem is, I have moved into a new place (new to me) a week in and my faucet sprang a leak and was shooting water out of the bottom of the spout. Having replaced one before I went to unscrew it and it broke off - pipe and all from the wall. What is my recourse here when my pipe/spout is broken?
I called a handyman thinking that it would be cheaper then a plumber and figured it would be close to $150 plus the cost of the spout. I had bought the wrong one. I did not need the one with the allen screw. I was a little concerned about turning it with a channel lock as it seemed really tight but once it started to move I was okay. It works great. I just subscribed to you just in case you have more videos that I can use.
Thank you. I know it's been a couple of years since you posted this video but I needed it today. I am sure by husband knows how to do this but I wanted to know too. We aren't very patient when teaching each other stuff. You were detailed without being wordy & boring. Thanks again.
Nice video, thanks! My old spout had a hole in the bottom, so I knew it was a set-screw type. However, I had to twist the spout 90 degrees until I finally found the hex screw. Whoever had installed it must have put the spout in sideways, set the hex-screw, then spun the spout downwards.
Thank you so much for this video. I will be replacing my bathtub spout today as most of the water started coming out of the spout instead of the shower head. I have the one with the set screw and you've helped me guide to taking my old one off.
Thank you so much for the instruction on how to replace a spoot. I needed to replace a spoot in my bathroom and this was a perfect spoot replacement video. I may replace all the spoots in my house thanks to your spoot replacement instruction.
+Sally King **** I'm a 73 yo woman thinking about trying this myself. You don't have to turn off the water "supply" do you? I only know where my main water supply thing is.
My son did this without turning the water off. Be careful to keep the old spout steady while turning so you do not tweek the pipe. Make sure you have plumbers tape to cover the pipe ridges. And last be careful not to tighten the new spout too much. My son Just tightened it by hand. It works fine. Keep me posted how it went.
Thank you for this tutorial, it inspired and taught me how to change the bathtub spout. What really helped was knowing there's two types. I was literally in and out of home depo. Best regards.
Thank you for your excellent instructions. I finally got up the courage to remove the spout. It's so gunked up with mineral deposits I will likely be headed to the hardware store for a replacement. That is AFTER I check to see what other videos you have. Kudos to you, friend!
Thank you so much for posting to UA-cam! We were able to fix the family shower without calling a plumber. (I assume that's who you would call to fix a tub spout.) Thanks again!
Well, well, well.... Doing a quick repair for a friend at her place and wanted to double check and looky who I find. Had no idea you had your own channel!!! Thanks for the tip!
Thank you!! I'd been working up the courage to put a little umph into unscrewing that spout but needed some reassurance. I already replaced the diverter once but it was really never the same because of the build-up on the spout itself and it's impossible to get the build-up off now. The damage is done. Our water is so full of minerals I think I'm going to have to just replace the spout every few years. Your succinct and thorough video was just what I needed.
I end up having to cut my pipe. As soon as I saw how it was threaded I knew it wasn't gonna be a quick fix. Still easy overall, but not as simple as "walk into the store, match spout with mine, replace" So as of right now I'm all set. Thanks for the vid
Very easy directions. I thank you for not being one of those guys who talks a blue streak about what he's ABOUT to do. Excellent directions. You did say you could soak it first in something (white vinegar?) to remove gunk first? Did you tie a bag of cleaner to end to clean it? Nice you have such clean hands and clean shower as well. VERY excellent. I "almost" feel bold enough to try. Mine leaks like crazy.
Without doubt while out and about I scouted the route to get spout grout because I'm a devout kraut lout with gout bouts that shouts "Trout snout!" and touts sprout droughts.
At 2:30 CORRECTION: The hole on the underside at the wall is to drain any leak that occurs. Whether the hole also has a set screw is an additional detail, NOT the main reason for the hole.
Yeah i just had to do that and it worked fine!I knew not to crank too hard when putting the new one on to avoid damaging the threads.When I pulled up the diverter it stopped the flow into the tub and the shower worked fine.
He not only skimped on the Teflon tape he put it on counter clockwise. Tape, in this case, needs to go on clockwise. Tape should overlap tightly 3 to four times. In the video he had an instant leak at the back of the spout when he diverted water to shower.
+backyardmech Once I had to spend $200 just to get a leaky commode fixed. First I think floor installers didn't tighten up the water supply thing at the wall after resetting commode, and the leak was from water supply onto floor. First attempt was a Handyman who put a new kit in toilet tank. Still leaked. Second called a plumber, explained where the leak was. He said the toilet kit was bad & put another one in. Left. Still had a leak, called plumber back and finally listened to me and tightened the nut thing at the water supply line. That's all that was ever wrong. I couldn't do it because of arthritis in hands. Plumber paid no attention to me - thinking he knew more than I did, so it ended up costing me $200 when all I needed was a pair of pliers and a stout hand to tighten the nut.
Alicia Torres well you still needed a man to show you how to fix it! So u will always gonna need a man for something or another! Don't be so hard on us we're not all as fuckup as the last one who broke your heart💔.
Plumbers tape needs to go on the direction of the turn. If it tightens clockwise install your tape clockwise. He installed the tape counter clockwise. This will cause the tape to come off on installation and may cause leaks. Putting the tape on the way it tightens makes sure the tape will stay on.
good to know
samuel lemmons have
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this is why i recommend pipe dope thread sealant just slap it on and your golden.
Bathroom fosit leaks
I am an old Lady who just bought a house in Florida.......this video is the best I've seen. You tube videos have helped me so much in this whole endeavor.
I am a single female and cannot afford a plumber. I'm learning how to do a lot of things by myself from UA-cam videos. I started recently having problems with a leaky handle in my bathtub your videos have been a wonderful help. Who needs and expensive plumber.. Not me!!! 🛁🚿🚽🔧
Hmmm... But message me if you need someone to lay the pipe! *Shock*
@@iceman9857 weirdo freak.. Smmfh
Thats what you say now
Wait till you get yourself into something you cant do haha
I'm a single guy, looking for a single female.
I’m learning myself.
I’m going to try this weekend
I didn't even need a new tub spout this video just inspired me to take mine off and put it back on
🤣🤣🤣
him saying the word spout, drove me bonkers, that being said, he did a really nice and simple job explaining the installed SP-OWL-T, I'm a Jersey kid thru and thru... nice video my friend, well done
THANK YOU SO MUCH! The best most informative video! A plumber wanted to charge me $200 to do this! After watching your video I was able to do it myself for free!!
Hes not a crook he just knows how to do something that you dont
cheapo
@@labdiel59
I don't think Justice C was being a 'cheapo'. Who makes $400 an hour? Not even a dentist, bro.
Plumbers charge 200 $ just to show up if you ask me..
2 most important things to know about plumbing is shit runs downhill and paydays on thursday..lol
Great video and helped us a great deal. Just a quick note though; Always put the plumber tape in the same direction you will be threading.
It doesn't matter here because I don't think that his piece of tape was long enough to even complete the circle around the pipe.
Excellent piece.You nicely explained both types of spouts ...The only added piece is if there is an extender on the spout--for example for a hot tub that needs an extender for the spout. Thank You!
Thank you you were the best out of all the videos I seen today thank you very much Calvin Wallace from New York
A+ How To Video! Thank you! The only thing I'd recommend is to put at least three wraps of Teflon tape on the pipe threads and wrap it clockwise so the tape doesn't get twisted backwards when you thread the spout on. Thanks!
Awesome video. My diverter is going bad, but the entire faucet is starting to look bad so I wanted to replace it.
I just wanted to agree with most everyone else that have commented and say your video was very thorough and informative. I even like the fact that you covered a different spout to give people a better idea what to expect, thank you for your Superb video.
Thank you very much to show us there are 2 diverter down sprout types (one with thread and one with set screw). Your video is so precise. This weekend, I will replace my diverter down sprout. Best regards.
Great video that explains exactly what I needed to hopefully fix my tub faucet without calling a plumber! Thanks for sharing.
I'm a single older handy lady and you reassured me about the job I had at hand. You explained it slowly with easy instructions.. Thank you!
Saved me $250. I knew it was not complicated! Thanks to you and UA-cam.
I was about to purchase an entire tub and shower set, but after watching this video, I learned that I just need a bath faucet (for diverter problems.) Thanks for the vid!
My girl friend watched this video while I was at work and was able to change it her self. She said you had the Best/Most informative video. Thanks!!
You have a keeper with her Chris ! Thanks for commenting.
I fixed a shower spout before. My problem is, I have moved into a new place (new to me) a week in and my faucet sprang a leak and was shooting water out of the bottom of the spout. Having replaced one before I went to unscrew it and it broke off - pipe and all from the wall. What is my recourse here when my pipe/spout is broken?
My spout only stuck out an inch and a half maybe
@@forgetfulgalaxy8026 You're probably going to have to call a plumber; he's going to have to replace that pipe.
I'm only a couple minutes in, but I'm giving a thumbs-up now, because of proper "spout" pronunciation.
I called a handyman thinking that it would be cheaper then a plumber and figured it would be close to $150 plus the cost of the spout. I had bought the wrong one. I did not need the one with the allen screw. I was a little concerned about turning it with a channel lock as it seemed really tight but once it started to move I was okay. It works great. I just subscribed to you just in case you have more videos that I can use.
Thank you. I know it's been a couple of years since you posted this video but I needed it today. I am sure by husband knows how to do this but I wanted to know too. We aren't very patient when teaching each other stuff. You were detailed without being wordy & boring. Thanks again.
Nice video, thanks!
My old spout had a hole in the bottom, so I knew it was a set-screw type. However, I had to twist the spout 90 degrees until I finally found the hex screw. Whoever had installed it must have put the spout in sideways, set the hex-screw, then spun the spout downwards.
Very helpful! Thanks for being thorough and showing 2 kinds of spouts.
Thank you very much for your video, I am single lady and it was very stressful issue for me.
Videos like this help guys like me to look like heroes when we'd otherwise just scratch our heads and pay out the big dough.
Thank you so much for this video. I will be replacing my bathtub spout today as most of the water started coming out of the spout instead of the shower head. I have the one with the set screw and you've helped me guide to taking my old one off.
Im not sure why this was recommended to me by UA-cam, but ok, very helpful.
Excellent!
Unike other videos, you show the inside of the fixtures and how set screws look like.
The pipe measurement was also helpful
+Max Mandavar Glad you liked it Max
Thank you! I was crueless before watching your video. I am all done now and was able to replace my bathtub spout.
Thank you so much for the instruction on how to replace a spoot. I needed to replace a spoot in my bathroom and this was a perfect spoot replacement video. I may replace all the spoots in my house thanks to your spoot replacement instruction.
What about plastic pipe
@@dorothyjohnson7720 well then, you're just s*** out of luck!
Is it spoot or spoat?
Ya, we Canadians are pretty cool, eh?
Aren't you the lucky one to have no accent yourself! ;-)
Thank you. My shower spout started leaking this evening. Thanks to your video, it will be fixed in the morning.
i appreciate people like you that take some time out to teach things like this to us thank you.
+Gero Vela And i appreciate people like you taking the time to comment Gero !
my man thanks for your help. thanks to you I fix it in 2 minutes. took me more time to go to the store than fix it
Thank you for your video. I replaced my spout by watching. I was surprise it was a success. God bless!
Excellnt video. Slow enough to understand all the details, good visuals. Thank you very much!
Thanks for your clear instructions. Thank you again.
Thank you very much for this video. My son and I repaired the threaded type today. it works like a dream. I love your teaching style.
+Sally King **** I'm a 73 yo woman thinking about trying this myself. You don't have to turn off the water "supply" do you? I only know where my main water supply thing is.
My son did this without turning the water off. Be careful to keep the old spout steady while turning so you do not tweek the pipe. Make sure you have plumbers tape to cover the pipe ridges. And last be careful not to tighten the new spout too much. My son Just tightened it by hand. It works fine. Keep me posted how it went.
I found this video because I need a new diverter for my tub. Thanks. 🙏🏻
I have the second spout. Thank you for a well-spoken clear video.
Wonderful! I like the explanation of the inner workings of the spout!
Thank you for this tutorial, it inspired and taught me how to change the bathtub spout. What really helped was knowing there's two types. I was literally in and out of home depo. Best regards.
Very helpful video, nice camera work to show all the details
Thank you for your excellent instructions. I finally got up the courage to remove the spout. It's so gunked up with mineral deposits I will likely be headed to the hardware store for a replacement. That is AFTER I check to see what other videos you have. Kudos to you, friend!
Thank you very much for posting. I was lost and you made it so simple!
Thank you for teaching video, I like to repair water pipes by myself because plumber is causing very expensive money.
Thank you so much for posting to UA-cam! We were able to fix the family shower without calling a plumber. (I assume that's who you would call to fix a tub spout.) Thanks again!
+Crystal Martinez It's great to help people save some money Crystal - thanks for commenting
Well, well, well.... Doing a quick repair for a friend at her place and wanted to double check and looky who I find. Had no idea you had your own channel!!! Thanks for the tip!
No problem Mr Slate - never know who you'll find on youtube eh !
Thank You! This helped me understand the way to get my Delta faucet spout off.
Ha! I just replaced my tub spout with zero issues. Thanks for the instructions!
Thanks, just saved me a lot of money for a plumber!
Thank you!! I'd been working up the courage to put a little umph into unscrewing that spout but needed some reassurance. I already replaced the diverter once but it was really never the same because of the build-up on the spout itself and it's impossible to get the build-up off now. The damage is done. Our water is so full of minerals I think I'm going to have to just replace the spout every few years. Your succinct and thorough video was just what I needed.
+Thais Gloor Minerals take a toll on plumbing fixtures for sure Thais ; hope the job went well !
I also thank you! Did not realize how easy it is to change the spout
Wonderful! This was very helpful, easy to understand, and it didn't take you an hour to explain. Thanks for posting!
+Paige Bodily And thanks for commenting Paige
I end up having to cut my pipe. As soon as I saw how it was threaded I knew it wasn't gonna be a quick fix. Still easy overall, but not as simple as "walk into the store, match spout with mine, replace" So as of right now I'm all set. Thanks for the vid
wow, very helpful !!!! my diverter on the spout came off, will have to try this for sure !!!
Very easy directions. I thank you for not being one of those guys who talks a blue streak about what he's ABOUT to do. Excellent directions. You did say you could soak it first in something (white vinegar?) to remove gunk first? Did you tie a bag of cleaner to end to clean it? Nice you have such clean hands and clean shower as well. VERY excellent. I "almost" feel bold enough to try. Mine leaks like crazy.
+Holly Dee I tried CLR Holly - i used a toothbrush to clean the spout ; it worked for awhile. Thanks !
+backyardmech CLR? I didn't think of that, thanks :)
the best!!! u probably save me $150 calling a plumber to do the same thing!!!
I already know how to do this, but I had to keep watching to hear him say SPOUT again and again!
+Monique Wilson Monique - Spout, spout , spout :)
+Monique Wilson More like "spoyt".
+Monique Wilson I love it.
Got to be Canadian - "you're darn toot'in"
Sounds like a Maritimer! Lol
Thank you for sharing your video! Just saved my life! I did it all by myself following your directions ! Omg the pride that I have right now!! Lol
This was very helpful. Your instructions are clear and address each of my concerns. Thank you.
Saw a few other demos....your is the best...especially video view of interior of wall spout.
Without doubt while out and about I scouted the route to get spout grout because I'm a devout kraut lout with gout bouts that shouts "Trout snout!" and touts sprout droughts.
He can say spout however he wants,lol. Video was very helpful. Never seen faucet w/o set screw.
Great video with a perfect example of a common issue. Thanks for posting and the helpful info. 😀
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Very helpful.
This was an excellent video. My SPOUT is doing the same thing so this is exactly what I needed for instruction. Thanks for the help!
At 2:30 CORRECTION: The hole on the underside at the wall is to drain any leak that occurs. Whether the hole also has a set screw is an additional detail, NOT the main reason for the hole.
That's helpful to know. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍
I just replaced mine thanks to your video!
Yeah i just had to do that and it worked fine!I knew not to crank too hard when putting the new one on to avoid damaging the threads.When I pulled up the diverter it stopped the flow into the tub and the shower worked fine.
Thank you 4 your video alots of help.
Thanks for sharing. Clean the old one with CLR and switch them out as the valve gums up
Spout and about always give us Canucks away Thanks for great process
He not only skimped on the Teflon tape he put it on counter clockwise. Tape, in this case, needs to go on clockwise. Tape should overlap tightly 3 to four times. In the video he had an instant leak at the back of the spout when he diverted water to shower.
Hello there. Thanks for the great information! I will continue to watch more of your videos because I just bought my first home. Thanks again!
👏👏👏😊bravo ,well explain...I'm a Diy...Great job step, by step
Thanks, as mentioned great detail that makes it easier for the DIYer. Good stuff.
Thank you! Very helpful!
Thanks, worked perfectly for me! Thanks for saving me some $$$ and making my wife think I am genius !
Great video. Awesome teacher. Appreciate your attention to details. Enjoyed.
Excellent! Exactly what I was looking for! thank you!
Thanks for a great video tip. Came in handy and saved $100.
+J ML I love to hear i help people save money J ML !
+backyardmech Once I had to spend $200 just to get a leaky commode fixed. First I think floor installers didn't tighten up the water supply thing at the wall after resetting commode, and the leak was from water supply onto floor. First attempt was a Handyman who put a new kit in toilet tank. Still leaked. Second called a plumber, explained where the leak was. He said the toilet kit was bad & put another one in. Left. Still had a leak, called plumber back and finally listened to me and tightened the nut thing at the water supply line. That's all that was ever wrong. I couldn't do it because of arthritis in hands. Plumber paid no attention to me - thinking he knew more than I did, so it ended up costing me $200 when all I needed was a pair of pliers and a stout hand to tighten the nut.
Got this video at the right time
Thank you! This video is great and thanks for adding that bit at the end about the other style.
Easy, peasy!! Thanks to you and your video, I DID IT!! woohoo! Feels good to do things myself 😊
Thank you! Perfectly detailed description.
Great video and fantastic accent. You're helpful and adorable!
Got mine replaced by watching this video so thank you.
Very helpful how to video. Thanks for the effort to make it.
Thank you, my helpful Canadian friend!
Thanks for this video! We just bought a home with tub spouts that have the same problem.
Again: thank you!!!
Your videos is a money and time saver, Thank you!💯❤️
Thank you so much. Just what I was looking for. Its hard to be a single Mom :) but with this videos, who needs a man.....LOL
Alicia Torres well you still needed a man to show you how to fix it! So u will always gonna need a man for something or another! Don't be so hard on us we're not all as fuckup as the last one who broke your heart💔.
@@JRBORIQUA7
Great point, and yes, we need men for 'something or another'. ;)
@@darkhorse9472 Thanks! 👍🏼
Nicely done. Thanks a lot. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thank you very much !!! I now have the courage to do this myself.
Thank you professor this was a great video you keep it simple and easy.
Excellent detailed instruction, I will attempt it today, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Yes!!! You rock! Thank you for this video. This is exactly what I needed to fix the same exact issue.
Perfect, nice and short exactly what I needed. thank you
Thank you so much. I wanted to upgrade my fixtures and this was super helpful.