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Hmmm, I'm going to make this a bit simpler. I've attached a picture of my tub spout. It is from a Delta model 1700. The brass threaded core (inner collar) is what I was referring to in my previous post. I tested the plumbing and when I was satisfied there were no leaks, I took the spout...

Everyone - I have a dilemma, I have a threaded tub spout that I will be installing after I finish tiling my tub surround. After I finished all my plumbing for the new shower valve, I screwed on the tub spout to my plumbing to check for leaks. No leaks! As I am unscrewing the tub spout, the...

Jim, Thanks for the info. It's a Delta 1700 - I've looked it up online to read through the installation instructions. It did not specify a length. I believe this is a pretty common shower valve. Just curious if others have installed this and know the appropriate length. I was hoping...

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Ok, thanks for the info. I guess that is what I expected to hear. Is the bluish tinge on the copper oxidation or something else? Do regular box stores carry CPVC and fittings? One more question. The tub spout that I will be installing screws (threads) on (not a slide on and set screw) ...

So I have a couple questions here. First off, I have never seen plastic pipe combined with copper pipe. Is this standard? Is that corrosion on the copper pipe? Is the black on the insulation where water got behind the vapor barrier? I am planning to install a new shower valve here and am...

Got it taken apart last night no problem. The cap popped right off. Thanks for the help guys.

Thanks for the quick responses guys. That picture looks helpful but it is pretty dang small. As for removing the cap on the small temperature control valve, I just need to pop it off with a screw driver or some other small prying tool? I just want to make sure since I want to make sure to not...

Hey everyone - great looking site here. I am about to start remodeling my bathroom and am planning to install a new shower valve and plumbing. I just recently bought a new Delta 1700 faucet and am having trouble disassembling it from the package. I have been trying to take the handle off in...