How to Install Tub Spouts 

Hi +Nathan Pitts! We're glad you enjoyed it. That ring you're referring to is a "push nut star" and they can be found on our site at www.plumbingsupply.com/copper.html#star - thanks for watching!

Hi +wisterwalcott, thanks for your question! One key step in installing tub spouts is ensuring you have the appropriate length to start with - or you will definitely run into the problems you mentioned and there is no easy way to fix those issues. If you have an NPT connection for your tub spout, the easiest way to avoid problems is to make sure that your new spout is the same length as your old one. There are three different types of threaded spouts, which we cover in more detail on our site at www.plumbingsupply.com/info-tubspouts.html, but as a quick reference guide see below. If you have a FRONT-END threaded spout, measure from the wall to the end of the nipple to get the appropriate size. If you have a WALL-END threaded spout, your threaded nipple should be a maximum 1/2" in length. If you have a TELESCOPING threaded spout, your nipple should be a maximum 1-3/8" in length. If you can't find an appropriate spout for your setup and your nipple is too long, you're probably going to need to install a new one. If it is too short, you may also want to install a new one or find an adapter that will lengthen it. Luckily, most tub spouts are sized the same to help avoid these types of problems so if you're diligent in measuring and comparing dimensions before you purchase a new spout, you can save yourself a lot of trouble. We hope this helps, and as always, if you need more assistance our fabulous customer service team (sales@plumbingsupply.com) is happy to hear from you!

Hello Mike - unfortunately, the brass insert is not offered as a standalone product, only with the RP17453: www.plumbingsupply.com/deltafaucetparts.html#deltaparts17000s You might try contacting Delta directly to see if they're able to ship you a free replacement: plumbingnet.com/delta-faucet-co/

That is the Delta U1072-PK, which can be found at www.plumbingsupply.com/add-a-shower-kits.html#addashowertubspout - it's a pretty handy little tub spout. Thanks for watching!

Hi somebodysvids, the third tub spout we used was a Delta RP17453 - and you can find them at www.plumbingsupply.com/deltafaucetparts.html in chrome, polished brass, stainless, or white finish - thanks for watching!

Hi +Jacob W , we do not currently offer the adapter piece separately because it is specific to Delta and many people find out it won't work with their spout only after they've tried installing it (at which point it is non-returnable). We recommend contacting the manufacturer of the tub spout you have to see if they offer an adapter for it, or possibly choosing another spout that is either designed for copper or that already has an adapter. We offer a variety of tub spouts at www.plumbingsupply.com/tubspouts.html, including an excellent "universal" fit tub spout that will work for almost any piping situation. We hope this helps and thanks for watching!

Hi +poche12651, we typically recommend shutting the water off whenever you're working with something like this just in case. If you choose to leave the water on and rely on the valve, that's perfectly fine too.

+Dasdfjkl - We're glad you found something to help you out! In case anyone else needs one, we offer nifty self-sealing tub spout rings at www.plumbingsupply.com/tubspouts.html#tubshowertrimplate - which are super easy to install and will hide those kind of holes. If you need something bigger, we also have a variety of smitty plates at www.plumbingsupply.com/smitty-remodeler-repair-plates.html As always, thanks for watching!

+PlumbingSupply.com Wow that is great! You carry a heck of a lot of good items. Thanks!