Delta tub spout. Removing soldered adapter

[fandangoya]

I am trying to change out the bathtub spout in my downstairs bathroom. I took off the old faucet and there is an adapter soldered to the copper pipe:

https://imgur.com/a/xc9wd53

I can't install a new spout with the adapter there and also want to remove because it's dirty. I am thinking I can cut the copper pipe behind the adapter and then add another fitting. Does this sound doable? That seems easier than trying to un-solder the adapter with a torch.

 

[Reach4]

I could be wrong, but that looks like a Delta spout adapter to me. The RP12307 tub spout adapter measures 1.80" in length and 1.12" in diameter. https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP12307

There are a lot of nice spouts that fit that adapter if that is the case. I like the Delta Faucet RP17454 Tub Spout Pull-Down Diverter, Chrome (RP17453 is same but plastic, preferred by some). Those come with the adapter. There may be a part number that does not include the adapter. Those are a little tricky to operate until you know the trick, but they don't dribble nearly as much as the average diverter spout. Those are at the lower end of the price scale for the spouts for that adapter.

If it is that Delta adapter, I would not remove it, but I would cut much of the protruding copper off of the front, at least as much as needed to fit your chosen spout. I don't think mine would have fit with that much sticking out the front.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/delta-rp17453-single-spout-tub-diverter.41762/
https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/delta-tub-spout-installation-questions.68535/

 

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[fandangoya]

Thanks for your input. I had thought about keeping that adapter, but was hoping to start "new". The adapter is pretty old and dirty. However, if you think that is my best bet, I am open to it. Just bought my first house and getting my first introduction to plumbing

 

[Reach4]

You can pick that o-ring off, and then scrub with maybe a Scotch-Brite pad.

I always lube o-rings very lightly with silicone grease.

Delta Faucet RP5834 1/2" CHROME TUB SPOUT, 5-5/8" x 2-1/2"

 

[fandangoya]

Thank you, Reach4. I bought the Delta spout you recommended online, it should be here Thursday. In the meantime, I will clean the adapter as best I can. Assuming, I have to cut the pipe down a little, anything I should know? I was planning on getting something like this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Junior-Tube-Cutter-HDX003/204218579

 

[Reach4]

That cutter should be fine for this job.

 

[Plumber69]

Thank you, Reach4. I bought the Delta spout you recommended online, it should be here Thursday. In the meantime, I will clean the adapter as best I can. Assuming, I have to cut the pipe down a little, anything I should know? I was planning on getting something like this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Junior-Tube-Cutter-HDX003/204218579

Just use a hacksaw blade. Even a sumwhat dull one will work