BrianZ
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The tub spout on my tub/shower enclosure has migrated about 1/8 inch away from the wall over time. Now water enters the wall by running down from the shower (but not when the spout is running so the spout is sealed well at the nipple). Looking into the gap, I can see that the copper pipe is narrower than the hole in the enclosure where it enters the wall. The spout is old and has corroded itself onto the nipple so that I can't seem to turn it without putting enormous torque on the pipe (how hard should I try before using a saw?).
1. Should I use caulking or something on the gap between the spout base and the enclosure?
2. Is there a way to seal the hole in the enclosure around the pipe without removing the spout (which won't come off)?
3. More of a comment than question: seems odd that simply snugging up the spout to the enclosure wall is relied on so heavily for these setups.
1. Should I use caulking or something on the gap between the spout base and the enclosure?
2. Is there a way to seal the hole in the enclosure around the pipe without removing the spout (which won't come off)?
3. More of a comment than question: seems odd that simply snugging up the spout to the enclosure wall is relied on so heavily for these setups.
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