I’m installing a tub spout and the manufacturing instructions say I need to cut the copper pipe after the slip on. My copper pipe sticks out of the wall about 6 inches, but the tub spout fits over it just fine all the way to the wall. It’s installed it seems to be working. OK why does the manufacturer want me to cut it after the slip on? Why can’t I just leave it hanging out there if it fits.? The directions say 3 1/2 inches max, but it works so I don’t understand.
The reason I would like to leave it is if I ever do something different in the future I have that there to use.
The reason I would like to leave it is if I ever do something different in the future I have that there to use.
