I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J

On Jul 20, 11:25*am, J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. *There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. *I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. * In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J
Larger wrench and hope whatever is in the wall can take the force

On Jul 20, 12:25*pm, J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off.

If it jams, force it. If it breaks it needed to be replaced anyway.

The likely worst case is you'll spin the pipe out of the wall where
you can work on the spout with a couple pipe wrenches.

Use plumbers putty on the threads at re/install. A lifetime supply is
less than $2.
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- gpsman

On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:25:16 -0700 (PDT), J wrote:

I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J

You might try tightening the spout just a tad and then loosen it. This
may break it free (don't get heavy-handed with it) Sounds like it is
stuck with mineral deposits. Perhaps pull on the spout as you loosen
it?

J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing
off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I
applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not
budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it
makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is
a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous
about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though
I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of
the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to
preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J

Cut most of it off and CLR it.

Greg

J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J


Don't use force, get a bigger wrench.

Jeff G

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10e12 furlongs per fortnight.

On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:01:16 -0400, jeff_wisnia
wrote:

J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J


Don't use force, get a bigger wrench.

Jeff G

Might have to. Can't imagine a tub spout not yielding to a 14"
Whatever, the OP would be best off if he opens the wall on the other
side so he can get a bite on the valve assembly.
Hope he's got the water turned off before the faucet.

--
Vic

On Jul 20, 9:25*am, J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. *There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. *I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. * In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J

Photo?

J wrote in
:

I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing
off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I
applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would
not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In
case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the
diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob
assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit
nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off
- though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe
sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?),
which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a
plumber?

Thanks.

-J

Along with other replies, gander at this:

http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Pr...spout/View-All

On Friday, July 20, 2012 12:25:16 PM UTC-4, J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J

I'd take a sawsall to the spout and see if I could remove some of the spout behind where it screws on to the pipe coming out of the wall. That would let you get a look at it. And possibly soak it down with wd40 or other chemicals.

On Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:58:09 PM UTC-4, jamesgang wrote:
On Friday, July 20, 2012 12:25:16 PM UTC-4, J wrote:

I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.



I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.



This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.



What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?



Thanks.



-J



I'd take a sawsall to the spout and see if I could remove some of the spout behind where it screws on to the pipe coming out of the wall. That would let you get a look at it. And possibly soak it down with wd40 or other chemicals.

I just found out that my tub spout is design without a pipe to go into it. IT has some type of fountain thingy attach to it. so I'm screwed unless I can find a tub spout that was used the in the mid 70's that did not need a pipe to be inside the actual tub spout

On 11/8/2013 10:41 AM, wrote:
On Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:58:09 PM UTC-4, jamesgang wrote:
On Friday, July 20, 2012 12:25:16 PM UTC-4, J wrote:

I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.
I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.
This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.
What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?
Thanks.
-J


Been a year and a half. Did that penetrating
oil work in, yet?


--
..
Christopher A. Young
Learn about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

Stormin Mormon wrote in
:

On 11/8/2013 10:41 AM, wrote:
On Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:58:09 PM UTC-4, jamesgang wrote:
On Friday, July 20, 2012 12:25:16 PM UTC-4, J wrote:

I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the
darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's
the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big
wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the
whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference,
there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button
just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly. I read in a
previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous
about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off -
though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the
pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the
nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the
replacement onto. This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.
What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a
plumber? Thanks.
-J


Been a year and a half. Did that penetrating
oil work in, yet?



Doesn't that religion of yours teach patience Stormy?

On 11/8/2013 6:39 PM, Red Green wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote in
:

On 11/8/2013 10:41 AM, wrote:
On Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:58:09 PM UTC-4, jamesgang wrote:
On Friday, July 20, 2012 12:25:16 PM UTC-4, J wrote:

Been a year and a half. Did that penetrating
oil work in, yet?



Doesn't that religion of yours teach patience Stormy?

For certain! See, it's been a year and a half, and I'm just getting
around to replying.

--
..
Christopher A. Young
Learn about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

On 11/8/13 9:11 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 11/8/2013 6:39 PM, Red Green wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote in
:

On 11/8/2013 10:41 AM, wrote:
On Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:58:09 PM UTC-4, jamesgang wrote:
On Friday, July 20, 2012 12:25:16 PM UTC-4, J wrote:

Been a year and a half. Did that penetrating
oil work in, yet?



Doesn't that religion of yours teach patience Stormy?

For certain! See, it's been a year and a half, and I'm just getting
around to replying.

That's pretty quick for a dead guy.

On 11/8/2013 10:39 PM, Dean Hoffman wrote:
Been a year and a half. Did that penetrating
oil work in, yet?



Doesn't that religion of yours teach patience Stormy?

For certain! See, it's been a year and a half, and I'm just getting
around to replying.

That's pretty quick for a dead guy.

So true. You should see me vote in Chicago.

--
..
Christopher A. Young
Learn about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

On Friday, July 20, 2012 at 9:25:16 AM UTC-7, J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a plumber?

Thanks.

-J

Most of the advice given online regarding this miserable situation is horrible!!! Is there not an expert who knows how these poorly designed spouts are manufactured and designed for installation AND removal????? Because of the lack of credible information, I am going to cut the copper pipe, then solder a threaded fitting back in place on the copper pipe so the end result is being able to screw the new fixture back into place tight against the wall for easy removal in the future! This is crazy!!!

wrote:
On Friday, July 20, 2012 at 9:25:16 AM UTC-7, J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned
thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on
type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the
thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly
moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the
tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on
the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit
nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout
off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the
pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the
nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement
onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a
plumber?

Thanks.

-J

Most of the advice given online regarding this miserable situation is
horrible!!! Is there not an expert who knows how these poorly
designed spouts are manufactured and designed for installation AND
removal????? Because of the lack of credible information, I am going
to cut the copper pipe, then solder a threaded fitting back in place
on the copper pipe so the end result is being able to screw the new
fixture back into place tight against the wall for easy removal in
the future! This is crazy!!!

Have you tried tightening the spout a bit - just enough to pop the threads loose
so they can then be unscrewed. Sometimes that will help.

On Friday, April 22, 2016 at 7:40:56 PM UTC-5, Bob F wrote:
wrote:
On Friday, July 20, 2012 at 9:25:16 AM UTC-7, J wrote:
I'm trying to replace my old tub spout, but can't get the darned
thing off. There's no set screw, so I assume it's the screw-on
type. I applied quite a bit of torque with a big wrench, but the
thing would not budge, though I could feel the whole pipe assembly
moving. In case it makes a difference, there's no diverter on the
tub spout, the diverter is a button just below the shower knob on
the shower knob assembly.

I read in a previous post about applying heat, though I'm a bit
nervous about using a propane torch, or possibly cutting the spout
off - though I'm not sure how I could do that without ruining the
pipe sticking out of the wall (is that that what's called the
nipple?), which I'd like to preserve in order to put the replacement
onto.

This all in a big plastic tub/shower surround.

What are my best options to resolve this problem short of calling a
plumber?

Thanks.

-J

Most of the advice given online regarding this miserable situation is
horrible!!! Is there not an expert who knows how these poorly
designed spouts are manufactured and designed for installation AND
removal????? Because of the lack of credible information, I am going
to cut the copper pipe, then solder a threaded fitting back in place
on the copper pipe so the end result is being able to screw the new
fixture back into place tight against the wall for easy removal in
the future! This is crazy!!!

Have you tried tightening the spout a bit - just enough to pop the threads loose
so they can then be unscrewed. Sometimes that will help.

He remodeled the bathroom 3 years ago and had a new tub/shower installed. ^_^

[8~{} Uncle Tub Monster