Tub Spout Copper Pipe Too Long

You need to un screw the spout and the pipe nipple.

Tub spout copper pipe too long. Tub spout nipple too long after remodel. That means with the tile you can no longer reach the threads in the spout. In my opinion i would have replaced the whole faucet. Total the two and add 1 4 inch.

If you d like to support the channel you can do so by shopping for tools or whatever you need on amazon through this link https amzn to 2dc7pxk if i ve p. Replace with a shorter nipple equal to the gap measurement. First figure how short you are let s say you re 3 8 shy of making a connection. Smsplumbing md the pipe looks to be soldered but your spout is still on so its hard to see the side that is in the spout.

Reduce that measurement by 1 5 inches and cut the pipe there. Everything else is new. The result is the overall length of the pipe you need. Refer to the manufacturer s specifications prior to purchasing and installing to ensure you have the appropriate length for your spout.

Now cut another piece of 1 2 copper 1 3 8 long you may now solder the piece in using two couplings or two sharkbite connectors. For slip on tub spouts your copper pipe should be a minimum 1 and a maximum 2 7 8 in length depending on the tub spout. Use teflon tape on all male pipe threads and caulking behind the spout base. Measure the length of your tub spout from the back edge of the spout to the front where the threads start on the inside of the spout.

The faster just as appropriate but may not look that good repair is to apply enough caulking into the gap so that it can be smoothed flush with the spout. I made a big mistake by cutting the 1 2 copper nub coming out of the wall to less than the minimum called for. Need help with bathtub spout replacement nub is too short. Well you have a choice.

Solder on a new adapter. If it is copper inside the spout cut the male adapter off and buy the slip on spout. Cut a piece out of the copper pipe 1 long. You can cut the pipe and solder on another male threaded adapter or you can cut the pipe and use the slip fit adapter.