In a fix - Need plumbing advice

r0GuE · Jun 7, 2003

My shower doesn't work any more. The thingy you pull up on to make the water go to the shower instead of the tub came out and wont reattach. So I need to replace the spout that has that thngy on it. I removed the trim piece (set screws held it in place) Now I am looking at the spout going in to the wall. There appears to be a knerreled round section which perhaps needs spun to remove the fixture. Or... do I just spin the whole spout. If you know, please tell me. Also which direction would I spin it?
Man I hate plumbing... I hope I dont screw anything up too bad. Boy I need a shower.... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

EdKing · Jun 7, 2003

Most of the spouts I have seen are threaded on. The threads are normal right hand threads, so turn it counter clockwise to remove it. You should be able to get a replacement spout at most hardware or home improvement stores for a few bucks.

StoneHeartFarm · Jun 7, 2003

Rogue,

The only thing I can tell you is that on mine, there was a threaded adaptor that soldered on to the hard copper line. The whole spout then spins onto the threaded part. Mine had a standard thread, so right to tighten, left to loosen.

Steve

Inspector507 · Jun 7, 2003

Most of the spouts I have worked on, they just thread onto the nipple/pipe adapter. Turn CCW to loosen.

r0GuE · Jun 7, 2003

Ok - I got it off. It was just threaded on to the adaptor that was soldered on to the pipe. I was unable to toally fix the shower diverter, but it will work until I get the second bathroom working.

THANKS ALL!!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

bmac · Jun 7, 2003

I'm sure your family and friends are pleased to know that you will be able to shower again. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

frank_f15 · Jun 8, 2003

next time you have a plumbing problem just give me a shout, i hate it when a thingy don't work, and your whatchamcallit is out of wack /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif heck i drove to butler to buy my tractor so i can drive to butler to help a fellow tbn'r. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif glad u got it fixed.