Need A Suggestion: Best Slip On Tub Diverter Spout... No Leaking!!

[John In Nv]

Hi!

I rent a house and want to install a low flow shower head. The problem is, as I am sure most of you know, is that most tub diverters leak 20 to 30 percent of the water through the spout. Much more if you have a low flow shower head.

I am looking for a diverter spout that doesn't leak when closed.

I have a couple of requirements that unfortunately the landlord will not let me change:

1) The spout has to be a 1/2" copper pipe slip on (No Threads).

2) (And This Is The Big One) The spout has to accommodate a stub pipe length of 2 3/4".

I checked Lowes and Home Depot here in Las Vegas and could not find anything except cheap leaky junk, or spouts that will only accommodate a pipe length of 1 1/2" to 2".

I looked online for suggestions and found a forum that suggested the
Moen 3931 Replacement Shower Tub Diverter Spout with Slip Fit Connection

It looked like it was exactly what I was looking for, but it accommodates a pipe length of a maximum of 2 1/2".

Hoping somebody can help me!

Thanks, in advance for your help

John

 

[Reach4]

They are all going to leak some. I think it may be a rule to let the shower drain eventually. These leak much less than most.

RP17454 Tub Spout Pull-Down Diverter, Chrome
(RP17453 is same but plastic). You can solder their adapter onto 1/2 inch copper.

RP5836 uses a set screw.

While I suspect they will accommodate your 2.75 inch stub, I don't know. I offer those numbers for your further research.