Bathtub spout

[Tom Palleria]

The wife bought new faucets for remodeled bathroom.I figured i could install them my self.I removed tub spout that was pressed on with set screw.THe new one has front end threads.I was told that i would have to replace old one with one that had set screw and return other one.Is this true?????

 

[Reach4]

It depends. What do you have now coming out of the wall? It may be that replacing the nipple you have now with a new nipple would be what you need. If you have a copper stub, you could maybe solder a threaded piece onto the copper stub. However with the copper stub, there is an advantage to the set screw method: there is easy adjustment. With a threaded tip, the length may or may not be very critical.

You might want to post a photo. Do you have a model number for the new spout?

There are some spouts that are better than others.

 

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[Jadnashua]

The only way to install a threaded spout is to have a threaded fitting on the pipe sticking out. So, you have a choice, add one, or switch to a different spout with a push-on seal.

 

[Plumber69]

Easiest way to do it without soldering is to get a compression by pipe thread adapter. Cut pipe to lenght. Put adapter on. Thread on spout