Hello,
My tub/shower diverter spout is leaking when the shower is on. I know that I need to replace it, but I'm having a difficult time finding a diverter similar to my old one that will fit over the copper pipe that sticks out from the wall. Diverter uses thread connection, lift-gate. The hole with the threads is 1-1/4" in diameter. The pipe from the wall is a standard 1/2" diameter copper pipe with some kind of adapter screwed onto it that threads into the 1-1/4" opening of the spout. The total length of the pipe plus the adapter is 3" from the wall. I tried to find a spout that has the 1-1/4" opening, but no luck. I even went to a local plumbing supply shop that's supposed to have "everything", but the guy said he'd never seen a spout with that type of fitting (he might be inexperienced, I don't know). I tried to unscrew the adapter from the 1/2" inch pipe, but it won't budge. I didn't want to force it out because I was afraid I might damage something, so I'd like to keep that in if possible. I've attached a couple of photos that might clarify my description.
Has anyone seen a set up like this? If not, what are my options in replacing the spout? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
My tub/shower diverter spout is leaking when the shower is on. I know that I need to replace it, but I'm having a difficult time finding a diverter similar to my old one that will fit over the copper pipe that sticks out from the wall. Diverter uses thread connection, lift-gate. The hole with the threads is 1-1/4" in diameter. The pipe from the wall is a standard 1/2" diameter copper pipe with some kind of adapter screwed onto it that threads into the 1-1/4" opening of the spout. The total length of the pipe plus the adapter is 3" from the wall. I tried to find a spout that has the 1-1/4" opening, but no luck. I even went to a local plumbing supply shop that's supposed to have "everything", but the guy said he'd never seen a spout with that type of fitting (he might be inexperienced, I don't know). I tried to unscrew the adapter from the 1/2" inch pipe, but it won't budge. I didn't want to force it out because I was afraid I might damage something, so I'd like to keep that in if possible. I've attached a couple of photos that might clarify my description.
Has anyone seen a set up like this? If not, what are my options in replacing the spout? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!