How to Replace a Slip-on Tub Spout - DIY

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  • @simplelifewithlyn
    @simplelifewithlyn 2 роки тому +4

    thanks for this video tutorial. ours leaks so bad, gonna have to try to fix it and hope to not mess things up, can't afford a plumber. thanks again and God Bless! new subscriber here.

  • @rightisright55
    @rightisright55 3 роки тому +4

    There's so many videos out there with different types of spouts and connections. This is the video I was looking for. I have the exact same setup. Thanks.

  • @warriordugan7236
    @warriordugan7236 3 роки тому +12

    I see some common questions about the 2 basic types of spouts, the screw on type and the 'slip on' type. The screw on type actually screws onto the end of your existing wall pipe and is secured by the screw on fitting.
    The 'slip on' type has a screw on the bottom in the notched area of the spout (look for it and look for the allen/phillips screw you lost). After slipping on this spout, simply tighten down on the screw so it grabs tightly onto the wall pipe. This will prevent the spout from shooting off or sliding off when you turn the water on.Hope that answered some questions.

  • @marc-andreduguay3046
    @marc-andreduguay3046 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video , exactly what i was looking for !

  • @Cornaynay
    @Cornaynay 10 місяців тому

    So mine is now leaking a bit where the faucet meets the wall. Now I’m worried it’s going to cause the water to get pushed behind where the pipe comes out of the wall and cause mold? I don’t have that clear stopper mine is just a hole with the pipe coming out

  • @johnputnam3228
    @johnputnam3228 8 місяців тому

    What about all the parts that come with it. Where do those go?

  • @AndyQiuH
    @AndyQiuH 10 місяців тому

    Where you buy this new one? Can you tell me the name of the product? Thank you

  • @pault477
    @pault477 2 роки тому +1

    So this slip on part is great. Does the copper tube slide inside the O ring/

  • @charlesneukuckatz1869
    @charlesneukuckatz1869 2 роки тому +1

    I am trying to replace my slip on tub spout with diverter. I took off the old one and there is a white plastic connector on the copper tubing. Does this need to be removed? I am having a hell of a time taking it off the pipe in order to install the new tub spout. help???

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 роки тому

      I could be wrong as I don’t have eyes on it but if it’s stopping the tub spout from sliding on it should be removed

  • @stlawrencevalleyanimalhosp5803
    @stlawrencevalleyanimalhosp5803 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much🙏

  • @PoorAngler4578
    @PoorAngler4578 2 роки тому +1

    why you twisting the lock damage the pipe ,

  • @carlosruiz7160
    @carlosruiz7160 3 роки тому +2

    Do you need to close the water for the whole house to change this?

  • @Bleedinggum
    @Bleedinggum 8 місяців тому

    Do we need to shutoff the water supply to the house before changing a tub spout?

  • @miarashidhussain
    @miarashidhussain 3 роки тому +1

    My spout screw is not fitting on pipe. Any fix or tip?

  • @garyg5606
    @garyg5606 3 роки тому +2

    I replace with a new spout, but the diverter is on (for the shower) or off, always some water comes out from shower. O-ring is new. The instruction says the min. copper pipe is 1 inch, max. is 2 inches. I have 2.5 inch pipe. Is this the reason? Thanks

  • @damewses
    @damewses 2 роки тому +4

    You just leave that old caulking there? Shouldn't it be scraped & resealed to prevent moisture & mold from getting in that seam?

  • @TFRANCO101
    @TFRANCO101 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for shairung!

  • @yamamamama6219
    @yamamamama6219 Рік тому

    Did you turn off the main Valve water ?

    • @Pw6872
      @Pw6872 Рік тому

      No need to do that. You're not cutting the pipe BEHIND the shut-off valve. Equivalent to unplugging a lamp to change a light bulb. Gloves, too?

  • @roachtv995
    @roachtv995 Рік тому +1

    Im not sure what brand this is, but the one I have is Delta. If you put it on and tighten you can still swing it right and left. This bothered me, so I cut the pipe so I could keep turning the spout while the screw stays more or less in the same spot (it does in fact move a bit out of position) and this brings it tight to the tile. Im not sure if this is the correct way to do it but having a spout that can swing isn't acceptable.

  • @sherrycushman9333
    @sherrycushman9333 2 роки тому +1

    Help! I unscrewed the little screw and it fell in the spout but I can not get the spout to pull out and off. I have rotated back and forth and tugged really hard. It is 4o years old and have super hard water.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 роки тому

      Might need to replumb the fixture. Sawzall time (do at own risk of course or seek a professional plumber)

  • @EndlessXConcertgoers88
    @EndlessXConcertgoers88 3 роки тому +2

    Did you drill where the screw goes through the plastic hole or did it comes in a blocked hole? I noticed mines is blocked and after tighten the screw down it did not secure the spout at all, and when I'd open the diverter it shoots the whole thing out.

    • @EndlessXConcertgoers88
      @EndlessXConcertgoers88 3 роки тому

      Not sure if you need to drill it so the screw will come in contact with the pipe to secure. Any info will help. thanks!

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 роки тому +1

      No drilling should be necessary 👍

  • @whiteboytrying9027
    @whiteboytrying9027 4 роки тому +7

    I'm currently attempting to install the same model, but despite the new spout being in place and tightened, a dribble of water ends up coming out where the screw area is, and increases when the diverter is on (for the shower). Any tips on stopping the water from coming from the screw area?

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  4 роки тому +3

      I'm guessing that the o-ring in the diverter is not sitting flush with the copper pipe. I would remove the tub spout and take some emory cloth or sandpaper and sand the copper pipe (left to right if looking at the tub spout), apply some o-ring lube to the o-ring inside of the diverter then reinstall. Let me if that works

    • @whiteboytrying9027
      @whiteboytrying9027 4 роки тому +3

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro Managed to just decalcify the old one which didnt have a defective o-ring. I appreciate your help

    • @larrylefbom5542
      @larrylefbom5542 3 роки тому +2

      I've restalled 3 different slip-on faucets, lube'd the o-ring, sanded the copper pipe til it gleams and still get the dribble of water out the back end (which is leaking down the copper pipe back into the wall and downstairs). Any other clues? There is an indent in the copper pipe that I assume is from a previous installations allen/phillips screw in the notched area under the spout near the wall. Seems like the o-ring should stop any backflow far short of this though.

    • @armandoalmanza1008
      @armandoalmanza1008 2 роки тому +1

      @@larrylefbom5542 I had the same problem ,I installed one and I thought it was damage I bought a new one and the same problem,I applied Teflon tape,thread sealants and it not fixed my last resource was apply silicone all around cooper pipe to make a seal when I screw in spout back to the wall,I think is a bad design since it would be easy,and it is almost impossible to stop the leak

    • @QueBeraBera
      @QueBeraBera 2 роки тому +2

      Same I'm at my WITS end! I had a male threaded tip, however when I went to screw on the new diverter spout if wouldn't even come CLOSE to the wall...I've been losing my mind for a week trying everything. I finally sweat the male threaded tip (nipple ??) off as the threads were - ugh no pun intended 🤦🏼‍♂️🤬 - screwed. What I have left is less than an inch of copper pipe. Tried the adapter with the o-ring however there's not enough pipe to even get the o-ring on the pipe, nevermind into the tube part of the shitty plastic extension nipple. Tried anyways with the metal retainer ring. Finally got the crap Danco new diverter spout on and to the wall. Leaks worse out the spout than it did in the first place leading me to taking on this maddening project and ALSO out the f'n back. UGH. Anyone also find it maddening how they write in the directions and it is said everywhere to wrap pipe thread multiple times around these things when they won't even screw together all the way in as far as there should in the first place without the tape...add the tape and it impedes it even worse.
      Feel like at this point my best bet is to buy a new male threaded connection the exact correct length that it can and will thread in the diverter spout sans the piece of shit plastic extension nipple all together...but considering that that thread POS plastic doesn't seem to thread/screw in completely itself, not sure a metal (presumably 3/4" threaded extension nipple would either), AND of course then I get to also try my hand at sweating/soldering that f'r on it the first place.
      Ripping my hair out. This is so beyond stupid. It's should basically be plug and play, but you never know what whatever plumber randomly set this shit up like in the first place until it's WAY.TOO.LATE.
      FML. If anyone is still reading, advice would be much appreciated (unless it is that I should have and still should hire a plumber...seriously please don't kick a mofo while he's down).

  • @johndoeleftjane
    @johndoeleftjane 2 роки тому

    Where can i get that hole cover? the one that surrounds the pipe? I don't have one and fear getting water in the walls.

  • @ELvis348
    @ELvis348 3 роки тому +1

    Hi thank you for sharing this knowledge. I replaced faucet-the type that slips on. I’m thinking the caulk is also for the purpose of keeping faucet head in place? When testing, the faucet head shoots off /when I pull-up valve and water diverts to shower head. Is this normal? Need more education caulking such how long to let it dry before getting wet? I know it may say on product information but it helps to hear what professionals do. Thanks again

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 роки тому

      Caulking is just for looks

    • @straight-up-shots
      @straight-up-shots 3 роки тому +4

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro And to stop water from getting into the wall.

    • @Platinum1812
      @Platinum1812 3 роки тому +3

      Tighten the set screw! And I agree caulk is to keep water from flowing down the tile wall and getting behind the fitting and then behind the wall, causing a leak. It isn't glue at all.

    • @damewses
      @damewses 2 роки тому

      You just lost my respect & future views

  • @carlcampbell6827
    @carlcampbell6827 3 роки тому +6

    Do you think it is a good idea to instruct people to turn tub spout that is secured in place on copper pipe with Allen set screw? If you put mirror under the spout and loosen the screw up, you can then turn the spout with no chance of doing damage.

  • @Al_Z.Heimer
    @Al_Z.Heimer Рік тому

    Turn the Allen wrench around to get more leverage when making final tightening.

  • @rhondadodson7085
    @rhondadodson7085 3 роки тому +2

    Im trying to replace this myself and how do I know what size to buy is that a crazy question? I measured from old one measures 5 inches. New to this fixing stuff living in an apartment with slow maintenance. I have waited months for this to be repaired I don’t want to wait anymore.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 роки тому +2

      If it looks like anything in the video it shouldn't matter, as far as I know it's pretty universal :)

    • @rhondadodson7085
      @rhondadodson7085 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you it looks just like what you have done.

  • @teuilamalo9020
    @teuilamalo9020 10 місяців тому

    Hi I tried putting on my tub diverter but my pipe is way to low to the tub making it hard for me to insert the spout please di need help

  • @annchenknodt8941
    @annchenknodt8941 4 роки тому +4

    Great video! I have the same slip on spout to install, but I do have the threaded copper fitting at the end, which you mention could be dealt with by removing the internal part of the slip on tub spout. I've put some effort into trying to figure out how to remove it so I can do that but it seems tricky and I don't want to break anything - do you have any tips or a video on how to do that? Thanks!!

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Annchen, I usually just use a pair of pliers or an adjustable crescent wrench and twist it out :)

    • @annchenknodt8941
      @annchenknodt8941 4 роки тому +1

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro Thanks, that is good to know! Gave me the confidence to just apply a little more force and it came out!

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  4 роки тому

      @@annchenknodt8941 sweet 👍!

    • @asmodeus1274
      @asmodeus1274 3 роки тому +1

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro If you wouldn’t mind answering my question. I have a old slip on faucet but only have approximately an inch of pipe sticking out from the wall. I measured how far the o ring was inside the wall side of the faucet and it was about an inch and a half, so the pipe wasn’t even making contact with o ring. If I were to sweat on a copper coupling and added another inch or so on the pipe, would the coupling interfere with the o ring and faucet? Any ideas would greatly be appreciated. Thx...

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 роки тому +1

      @@asmodeus1274 that's cutting it close it might interfere. You could sweat a male threaded copper fitting to the pipe and remove the plastic inside the tub spout and thread it on. It would have to be measured pretty accurate though. I'll ask my plumber friend though and see if he has any other recommendations and get back to you if there's an easier way

  • @djskabzhxnsoz
    @djskabzhxnsoz 3 роки тому +1

    Do you have any insight as to why the set screw would not be tightening? When I have the faucet in my hand I can tighten the set screw without an issue but once it's on the pipe it just spins around without grabbing onto anything.

  • @eithieus1652
    @eithieus1652 Рік тому

    How about cleaning off the old silicone and the copper.

  • @felixcarreon8878
    @felixcarreon8878 2 роки тому

    where to buy o rings lubricate

  • @MIGHTYACORN
    @MIGHTYACORN 4 місяці тому +1

    The pipe keeps catching on the o-ring so I threw the o-ring out and the water went into the wall 😂😂😂

  • @Nslinkar
    @Nslinkar 3 роки тому +1

    Not gonna clean the old caulk off?

  • @thawsitt
    @thawsitt 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the tutorial. I’m replacing the same type of spout and it gets stuck after the first inch where the O ring is. I can’t push it in any further. Any idea what I should try next?

  • @philkingmke
    @philkingmke 4 роки тому +3

    You said its usually 3/4 coming out of the wall. Looked like 1/2 to me. Is it normally 3/4? I realize you should go to 3/4 from the shower valve if you're using pex but i thought copper would be 1/2. Couldve just been an oops on your part as well. Let me know. Thanks!

  • @jaguaresed
    @jaguaresed 4 роки тому +8

    Nice video it did help, but you are to far from us to give us covid man lol

  • @robertgloverjr
    @robertgloverjr 3 роки тому +1

    You did not caulk it with silicone. You did not even remind the old caulk! Is this right? Please explain.

  • @victory3490
    @victory3490 3 роки тому +19

    You did'nt remove the old caulk.

    • @maddkurrentz99
      @maddkurrentz99 2 роки тому +4

      Check out the channel name... Should explain why

    • @nickdalessandro1191
      @nickdalessandro1191 7 місяців тому

      And why he didn’t clean up the copper pipe-

  • @sketterman10
    @sketterman10 3 роки тому

    Can you tell me the brand of the spout you replaced with? I keep seeing slip on ones and IPS style. Not sure which one you have with the screw. The one currently on mine is really lose should have a screw at bottom but doesn't.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 роки тому +1

      Screw may have fallen out - not sure the brand on this particular repair it was a property I normally don’t service.

    • @sketterman10
      @sketterman10 3 роки тому +1

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro thanks for replying I ended up buying a moen slip on with screw and it worked for me.

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 роки тому

      @@sketterman10 Sweet glad you got it :)

    • @juanjohnism
      @juanjohnism 2 роки тому +1

      I just got a Moen slip spout and it's plastic! I'm going to find a metallic one.

  • @librathefresh1
    @librathefresh1 Рік тому +2

    Everything was good just wish I could have seen how it works after you pull the top piece up when engage the shower. otherwise, nice job.

  • @louisarman2200
    @louisarman2200 2 роки тому

    But does it divert?

  • @comeonman1100
    @comeonman1100 2 роки тому

    Perfect world is right..

  • @pedropereira8924
    @pedropereira8924 Рік тому

    THANKS,

  • @tezka2
    @tezka2 9 місяців тому

    Mine won't come of :(

  • @John3one7
    @John3one7 3 роки тому +2

    "Nice & tight"...
    moves spout 🤣

  • @fredsperry9106
    @fredsperry9106 2 роки тому +2

    nice mask!

  • @cracky_wainwright
    @cracky_wainwright 3 роки тому

    You don't know what kind of replacement spout you need (threaded or slip-on with an o-ring) until you take the old spout off, correct?

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  3 роки тому

      Ya pretty much

    • @carlcampbell6827
      @carlcampbell6827 3 роки тому +1

      Michael Patrick Mc Clung - If you put a mirror under the spout and see an allen set screw you have push-on spout with o ring.

    • @cracky_wainwright
      @cracky_wainwright 3 роки тому

      @@carlcampbell6827 -- Yes, you are correct. I did it the harder way: I actually lay down on my back in the tub and discovered that I have a spout that's threaded on TIGHT, TIGHT, TIGHT (no set screw). To remove, I'll have to put a big pipe wrench on the spout and turn counterclockwise until I hear a sickening SNAP! as the supply line (or stub out, as some older men call it) breaks off inside the wall. Time for a plumber, a carpenter, and $$$$. This is how I'm pretty sure it's going to play out.

    • @carlcampbell6827
      @carlcampbell6827 3 роки тому

      @@cracky_wainwright - Don't panic and take a chance breaking any piping. You can cut the fixture off to gain access to the pipe fitting and supply line in the wall for inspection and determination of needed repair. If you have old galvanized iron system, it is sure to have some corrosion related problems.

  • @richardsalmon5918
    @richardsalmon5918 3 роки тому +2

    Remove old silly cone and replace with new stuff.

    • @MattTZew
      @MattTZew 3 роки тому

      hahaha that's silly

  • @glenfrancis40
    @glenfrancis40 2 роки тому +2

    Glad you wore your mask…I was scared of catching Covid cause I didn’t wear mine while watching this video 🤣🤣

  • @coreystevens5827
    @coreystevens5827 2 роки тому

    THE MASK LOL

  • @f1f278
    @f1f278 2 роки тому +24

    so glad he filmed this with a mask because with my phone being so close, i didnt want to get or give him covid...

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks for watching!

    • @Amy-yd1cs
      @Amy-yd1cs 2 роки тому +13

      Maybe he was working on a project near other people and he’s professional. Are you this petty all day every day? Seems exhausting.

    • @f1f278
      @f1f278 2 роки тому +3

      @@Amy-yd1cs wow... are you this serious in life generally or were you just not allowed to have a sense of humor in your household?? Thats sad for you....must be exhausting being so serious all the time and calling people for having fun.... get a life... better yet... put the keyboard down and get a grip.

    • @Ctvrgt
      @Ctvrgt 2 роки тому +1

      Totally weird to be wearing a mask

    • @clovisgauthier3602
      @clovisgauthier3602 2 роки тому +5

      @@Ctvrgt Totally weird to be worried about what someone else is wearing to be courteous to customers. He could be wearing a suit of armor as long as he doesn't scratch the porcelain.

  • @ariesrule2001
    @ariesrule2001 3 роки тому +1

    My wallet and I thank you.

  • @Justyp08
    @Justyp08 Рік тому +6

    You should never turn it to start off the process. If it was over tightened you gouge the pipe and won’t hold properly or could even cause leaking

  • @robesaw
    @robesaw Рік тому

    No! You twisted it with the set screw in. You just damaged the copper.

  • @cu2648
    @cu2648 10 місяців тому

    Great tutorial...But WTF is up with the mask.

  • @chloeflecha9816
    @chloeflecha9816 2 роки тому +2

    That caulking is giving me all the do not DIY vibes.

  • @b23beatz
    @b23beatz 2 роки тому +1

    How do you remove that white shit I’m so pissed off I haven’t had a real shower in days baths are terrible 💀 mine needs to screw on

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 роки тому

      Not sure what your referring to

    • @b23beatz
      @b23beatz 2 роки тому +1

      @@ApartmentMaintenancePro the white piece on the inside I believe u said u can remove it yours slides on mine doesn’t

    • @ApartmentMaintenancePro
      @ApartmentMaintenancePro  2 роки тому

      @@b23beatz twist it out with a pair of channel locks or wrench :)

  • @AlexAlex-oz7ym
    @AlexAlex-oz7ym Рік тому

    Very sloppy job! I would fire such such plumber right away.
    Am I the only one who sees a pretty bad damage on the copper pipe? And obviously, that deep scratch is made by a set screw.
    You cannot rotate the spout while the set screw is tightened. Loosen the screw first. Then you can rotate and pull the spout.

  • @NickyVEE89
    @NickyVEE89 2 роки тому

    This is not how It will go for you...

  • @PRO4XKEV
    @PRO4XKEV 2 роки тому

    Remove old caulk on shower wall.

  • @ilujake901
    @ilujake901 3 роки тому +1

    Your voice sounds like Charlie Sheens

  • @gideonapplin7487
    @gideonapplin7487 3 роки тому

    i have a spruout name grey

  • @kriszellers9718
    @kriszellers9718 3 роки тому +2

    No masks needed

  • @robcameron7632
    @robcameron7632 2 роки тому +1

    Wearing a mask, really.

  • @dennising2643
    @dennising2643 Місяць тому

    What's up with that stupid mask?

    • @robtemple3445
      @robtemple3445 8 днів тому

      That's what I thought at first, then I figured he's in a customer's house in the middle of Covid. Then it made sense.

  • @karla-ni3bv
    @karla-ni3bv 4 місяці тому

    Why are you wearing a mask

  • @NoNORADon911
    @NoNORADon911 2 роки тому +1

    Mask? FAIL

  • @davelandau845
    @davelandau845 2 роки тому

    Here is a cheap camera tripod 14$ it can hold a cell with another part easy . Why don't you use this while making a video instead of talking ,holding a cell in one hand and working with the other. Instead off a shaky video. It did help me understand the slide- on spout

  • @fastgtp106
    @fastgtp106 Місяць тому

    Why are you wearing a mask