![]() Once you get the old tub spout removed, you can install a new one. If you have PEX pipes, you should use a knife instead as PEX isn’t heat resistant. Wear protection and make sure that you don’t damage the pipe. If there are plastic parts, you can heat them up to remove them. Try not to damage the pipe as you might have to open up the wall to get the pipe fixed. This screwdriver can be used to turn the spout around and remove it from the pipe. Once you have cut the top of the spout, you can insert a screwdriver. Make sure that the top of the spout doesn’t fall in your bath as this can create cracks and break the tub. We don’t want to damage the pipe so the goal is to get access to the threaded pipe so that we can remove the spout more easily. Protect your bath with towels to make sure that nothing gets damaged. Wear appropriate protection when you do this (including gloves and goggles). This is for more advanced DIY’ers and most people should just call a plumber at this point. If these steps didn’t work, we will have to bring out the hacksaw. You can also insert the stem of a hammer into the spout opening to give it a nudge. Avoid bending the water pipe that connects to the spout. Don’t be afraid to use quite a lot of force but don’t overdo it. The bigger the wrench, the easier it should get as you can use the leverage or the wrench to get it unscrewed. Then you can use a wrench to get hold of the sprout and turn it around. This can open up some space between the two that makes it easier to turn it around. Tiy can also use some floss to go between the spout and the wall. Start by cutting the silicone away with a small pocket knife. This means that you will have to turn the sprout counterclockwise to get it removed. The second way in which tub spouts are connected to the wall is with a threaded pipe. The plumber that installed your spout might be able to help as well. You can reach out to the manufacturer of your spout if you are uncertain what system is being used. In some instances, there is a small hole in the spout but it is necessary to turn the spout around to remove it (see below). If this doesn’t work at all, you will have to use a hacksaw (as discussed below).
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