Need to replace tub spout adapter line.

[Rotty20]

I mistakenly over tightened my set screw on tub spout now need to replace the short copper pipe to it. I have PEX connected to it now, to valves and shower head. I have access to the back. Am I better off heating from the front or rear? Either way there's wood. I'll use a pie plate to save some scorching. Any ideas would be great. Thanks .

 

[Rotty20]

I mistakenly over tightened my set screw on tub spout now need to replace the short copper pipe to it. I have pex connected to it now, to valves and shower head. I have acess to the back. Am i better off heating from the front or rear? Either way there's wood. Ill use a pie plate to save some scorching. Any ideas would be great. Thanks .

Also that white piece got stuck on, i did get it back off.

 

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[Terry]

Get rid of what you have and install a new Moen tub spout that is a copper slip spout.

 

[Rotty20]

Get rid of what you have and install a new Moen tub spout that is a copper slip spout.

That's what I was using but i tightened it then dummy me i turned it and scored around the whole pipe, now water leaks back towards wall. And pipes squished a bit. My bad.

 

[Terry]

Then pick up a Delta RP5834 that comes with an adapter that can be soldered on.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/delta-rp5834-tub-spout-installation-with-pictures.80758/

 

[Weekend Handyman]

Do you have a picture of what you are working with from the back?

 

[Rotty20]

Do you have a picture of what you are working with from the back?

 

[Rotty20]

This is the back looking down between the inlets and thats the elbow going to the spout

 

[Weekend Handyman]

I am not a plumber. I have done a grand total of 7 solder joints that are in use in my house. I did a lot of practice before I did those.

Terry has a ton of experience, so his suggestion is likely your best bet.

If you are going to de-solder:
- Soak the surrounding wood with water. You don’t want to burn the house down.
- Wrap the fitting going into the shower valve with a damp rag to keep everything else cool.
- If you are not used to soldering, practice. If you solder a closed loop to a boiler drain, you can hook your work up to a garden hose to make sure your joints are good.

 

[Rotty20]

I am not a plumber. I have done a grand total of 7 solder joints that are in use in my house. I did a lot of practice before I did those.

Terry has a ton of experience, so his suggestion is likely your best bet.

If you are going to de-solder:
- Soak the surrounding wood with water. You don’t want to burn the house down.
- Wrap the fitting going into the shower valve with a damp rag to keep everything else cool.
- If you are not used to soldering, practice. If you solder a closed loop to a boiler drain, you can hook your work up to a garden hose to make sure your joints are good.

Should i also remove the cartridges as to not accidentally melt the rubber gaskets in side from all the heat?

 

[Weekend Handyman]

Honestly, I am not sure. If you get the valve that hot, I would also be worried about damaging the PEX. There might be merit in keeping the water in it to keep it cool. Like I said, my experience in this is limited. I would see what the pros say.

 

[Terry]

Soldering the Delta spout adapter wouldn't affect the valve above.

 

[Rotty20]

Honestly, I am not sure. If you get the valve that hot, I would also be worried about damaging the PEX. There might be merit in keeping the water in it to keep it cool. Like I said, my experience in this is limited. I would see what the pros say.

I was thinking likewise

 

[Rotty20]

Soldering the Delta spout adapter wouldn't affect the valve above.

I will most definitely be looking into this one tomorrow, i cannot afford my more issues this close to Christmas. Thank you again very much.

 

[Rotty20]

Soldering the Delta spout adapter wouldn't affect the valve above.

Would this also be ok even though theres some scoring along the existing copper spout nipple?

 

[Terry]

Use emory cloth or sandpaper to smooth the copper before soldering. Its just the end of the adapter that gets soldered.

 

[Rotty20]

Then pick up a Delta RP5834 that comes with an adapter that can be soldered on.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/delta-rp5834-tub-spout-installation-with-pictures.80758/

Sadly, I came to find out that they do not sell this model or anything like that around here. I ended up buying a some what similar one, and fingers crossed for tomorrow when I try it out.

 

[Terry]

What tub spout did you wind up picking up?

 

[Rotty20]

What tub spout did you wind up picking up?

I'll have to look again a little later today, I'm not there right now.

 

[Rotty20]

What tub spout did you wind up picking up?