I can only imagine how much money you just saved all of us because we now won't need to call a plumber for something so easy. I always wondered how that kind of tub spout worked.

I used white vinegar in my bathroom faucet aerator. Had hardly any flow. When I took it apart the screen was almost plugged with calcium. Works great now. Thanks for these tips.

It is so satisfying when you see the bubbles and CLR doing its job. Thank you for sharing

This sounds exactly like what is happening in my shower! I soooo appreciate your clear, concise directions. I followed you, thanks!!

Nice video. As you pointed out, Teflon tape is not necessary to stop the faucet from leaking. Teflon tape may be a lifesaver in the future for someone who wants to remove that spout after many years. That tape will help it to come off. I often use Teflon tape for that reason or I use Pernatex Anti-Seize which I get at auto parts stores. After many years, these faucets get stuck on. That is why they make strap wrenches so you don't mess up the finish. Some people stick a dowel or screw driver into the spout to get some leverage. Vinegar works very well. It works better when heated up. I heat it up in the microwave. I don't know if I would do that with CLR.

I don't say it often enough, but I LOVE your videos. I watch EVERY one of them, even if the subject is something I can't use right now. I learn so much from them. Fills me with confidence, like I can do anything. If I get in a jam, I can go back and watch the applicable videos again. THANK YOU very much!!!

what about the spouts that you pull up to divert water to shower head?

This little kzfaq.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

Fun fact fron a professional house cleaner. You CAN use a stainless steel wool pad to speed up the process of removing calcium build up. Make sure it’s the 0000 grade. I use scotch brite brand. It’s safe for chrome fixtures, most nickel finishes too. Just not on brass. You can also use stainless steel wool pads on glass! Just make sure it’s not tinted.

Thank you brother. I just bought and replace the shower head then the tub spout starts leaking so badly with bits of black and white residue falling in the tub from the spout. I did what you instructed and the blockage went away. Thanks man, you save me buying a tub spout.

Awesome. I wondered why the faucet still ran water after turning on the shower. Thanks bunches. 😊

Thanks for showing how long it actually takes to unscrew the faucet...I probably would have stopped thinking, it was stripped .

Thank you for showing me how easy it is to fix this buildup.

I have the delco pull down tub diverter spout . I picked up some great value white vinegar one gallon at walmart $3,74 cents placed my tub spout in a meat loaf dish because its deep filled it up with white vinegar and let iit set for24 hours and bingo removes the calcium the CLR is almost $9.00 dollars at walmart and $29.00 at true value your choice but the white vinegar works great.

Excellent. That Delta o-ring adapter makes it so much easier to remove than standard ones that corrod together.

White vinegar works and is a lot cheaper. Also many modern tub spouts are held on with a grub screw that is loosened with an Allen key

This looks like I could DIY it. Your presentation was very clear. I had a feeling white vinegar would help but didn't know where to put it . Thanks.

I've got a kitchen faucet with the combo sprayer / regular pour thingy that clogs up and really slows the water flow. I've tried vinegar and it starts to work, but I may give CLR a try now. Thanks for the tip!

Thank you for this video. Same thing is happening with mine. But, mine has threads on the pull-down object, which I took off -- thinking that there was some debris from the city that came through the water pipes. But, it's not got any debris. So, I think the problem would be solved how you showed. But, I am also thinking that I need to take off the pull-down thing and then put some new tethlon tape around the threads. [Sorry, I don't know the names of things, but I get the gist of what needs to be done.] This is a very helpful and clear video.

Thank you so much! I was able to fix my own tub sprout because of your video! Bravo!

How about the other type of diverter that comes from the wall rather than the spout itself? Have this problem myself, but have a different type of diverter than the one shown here

Thank you so much for this!!!! I kept sticking Allen wrenches in that little notch at the bottom when all I had to do was twist it. Replaced o-ring and cleaned. Fixed it! Thanks again.

Thanks for the simple, easy to follow video! Wondering if the spout was changed (new) what could still be causing the water to come out the shower and spout at the same time? The only way to stop it is to pull up the diverter BEFORE turning the water on (to get the water coming out only the shower head). Also, when the plumber changed the spout we suddenly got dripping from the spout!

Awesome! I have this exact problem and can't wait to give your solution a try in the morning. Thank you so much.

Would it also be a good idea to replace the O-ring, and put a dab of silicone grease on it before screwing it back in?

This video refers to the leaky tub when the shower is running. But I have the leaky tub when the shower isn't running. Should I assume I will get a similar resolution if I follow your instructions?

Thanks similar issue today Same problem - o ring was not there Replaced and good to go

Sooooo.... We don't have to turn OFF shut off valve FIRST???? Most people watching these types of videos are amateurs so the little details are important. Thank you for putting this video together

Can you put the link for the diverter ,that clr didn't work

Thank you sir. Your video just saved me hours of research and a ton of money.

Thank you for this video. This was very helpful. Leak costing me money. Not no more.

What other ways are there to take the spout off? Just curious because I don't have that kind and I don't want to go muscling off mine and break something only to find out that it comes off a different way.

Wow! Just like it's brand new!

I appreciate your video. Very instructional. Quick question - ours continues to drip when the shower is off. Could it be the same thing or perhaps something else? I appreciate your time.

Thank you. You saved us some money.

Brilliant! Super clear and concise. TYVM!

Thanks for the help!! I can't wait to give that a try!! Excellent tutorial.

Hello, I go full strength with CLR and let the item soak longer. Then I pour the CLR back in the CLR container and use it again.

My push button diverter is on the wall. What can I do about that?

Good video but my problem is just a little different. My Moen spout is the screw on/off style instead of the set key. I am unable to screw the spout off. It easily spins but is somehow stuck onto the pipe and won't spin "off". Thanks for any thoughts you may have.

You just saved me over $100. Thank you

I recently had a TERRIBLE behind-the-wall-leak with a Delta faucet handle like the one in this video. The water slowly seeped behind the wall for years causing swelling in a door jamb in the floor below so badly that the door wouldn't even close. Could you demo fixing a faucet handle like the one in this video?

This is definitely helpful. Thanks for making such videos.

What happens if I replaced my spout and it’s still happening? I have to lift the spout with lots of force for the water to stop coming out.

Does NOT work for American Standard faucets with set screw. So trying to be a good wifey, I 'unscrewed' the faucet, scored the pipe and luckily did NOT cause the pipe to break and created more work for the Hubs. Plus, the replacement faucet was close to $25.00. GREAT video of DELTA products.

Delta faucet. Two screws holding it to where it can't be twisted off (it's the pushbutton version of diverter). Advice on how to remove those? It leaks half the water that normally flows thru the faucet. Thankfully I have amazing water pressure.

I wish my diverted spout comes off that easily. My pipe bent and broke. My plumber was happy!

Thank you for sharing the video , my tub spout look the same as you have

From Steve. Thank you for all your help. I learned a lot from you.

hi there! my problem is leaking my tub spout when its off. thanks

worked like a charm

You need to get a mineral filter installed to your boiler to prevent build up of mineral deposits in any of your valves all around the house as it can also clogg your radiators and the boiler itself, also you'll need a magnetic filter to prevent buildup of black sludge in your radiators which will absorb the heat and make your gas bill go sky high as the sludge is made from iron deposits it'll take for ever to heat up the radiators in sufficient time in the mean time your gas bill will £££££$$$$$$$ instead of £$

Thank you so so so so much man I really appreciate the time you took to make that super helpful video I used a plastic container to shower because I didn’t even know how to pull down this deserter Thanks again 👍👍

mine has a knob on top . pull up for shower. been stuck in that position for years. will this work for me ?

whole house water filtration system with softerner= fixed mineral issue

This was SO helpful! Thank you so much! :)

Good job man!

The adapter is brass and the inside of the delta spout is plastic this is why you don't have to worry about it not wanting to come off in future, if the inside of the spout was brass then 100% you would need anti seez . But myself being a licensed master plumber and owning a plumbing company for over 20 years I have installed over 300 of this exact model spout. If you solder the adapter on correctly it will last for years, I see so many contractors soldering the adapter on with the O ring still on which I'm sure most of you know is incorrect, if you remove the O ring then solder the brass adapter on, wait for it to cool ( do not try to put water on the solder joint while it's hot to cool it faster , big no no ) so after it cools then put O ring back on, and screw the spout on until it's snug up against the wall, then put silicone around base so that water does not get behind spout. I never use anything on the adapter threads, the O ring seals the water from going backwards and beings the adapter is brass and the spout threads are plastic it will never corrode. I have some that were on for at least 13 years and went back to unscrew off the spout to replace the O ring and it comes right off like it was on there for one day. You can put anti seez on if you want or Teflon tape, I'm not saying that's wrong, I'm just saying that you don't need to . If you have ever installed any of these they screw on really easy , like super easy there almost to easy that's one reason they come off easy also. But they last alot longer than the ones that have the divert up top.

Can’t wait to try this because this is super annoying

awesome.. im suffer from this problem.. i cant wait to try it... thanks

What about one that has the knob to turn to the shower instead of the pull thing?

What if you have the turn handle to turn on shower that is in the middle of hot handle and cold handle?

Mine drips when water is off. I do have same tub faucet and it looks just like your problem with mineral deposits. If that dont work I guess it the round handle that turn bath/shower may need replacing.

Mine worked fine until I got in the other day and as soon as I pulled down, it started shooting out sideways from the pull down diverter. As in, not from the core opening below in the faucet. I do still have about half of the flow going to the shower head, but it resulted in a very icy shower with that much water loss. I'm guessing that means it broke and needs a new one, as opposed to just cleaning it, correct?

What if there is no diverter on the spout? I have the 3 handles where the diverter is the middle handle. But the tub spout is leaking bad when the shower is on. 😢

I hope you don't mind me asking a loosely related question: In a condo where the plumbing is the responsibility of the condo association to maintain, and plumbing fixtures (sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilets) are the responsibility of the condo unit owner, what defines the dividing line between plumbing and fixture? For example, is the threaded pipe onto which the spout screws classified as part of the plumbing or as part of the tub/shower fixture? (To my eye, that pipe looks like part of the rough-in plumbing, not part of the fixture. My rule of thumb is that the dividing line is where connections are made, with threads or nuts and seals such as o-rings or plumber's tape.) Also, does the Plumbing Code imply traps are part of the plumbing, not part of the fixture, where the Code talks about the distance between the trap and the fixture outlet? (Except toilet traps, which are built into the toilet.)

Can't seem to get the tub spout loose. Any thoughts? Tried applying lots of pressure and twisting.

Hmm, this shower gives me an idea. Video about how to replace that fixed head with a removable head and hose? I hate the fixed heads, I like being able to grab the head and point the water to whatever part of my body I want instead of trying to do awkward poses to rinse certain parts off. Showers are always my least favorite parts of hotels (they're also so small that first you do weird poses to keep parts of your body OUT of the water so you can wash without the soap just being rinsed away immediately, but I digress).

I changed my Delta pull down faucet and I still have hot water leaking out of it.....what now??

[Ignore this question ... I figured it out. My new faucet diverter has the adapter screwed in, so it was quite confusing. But, I get it now.] Can I ask ... I have that exact same shower faucet diverter and the exact same pipe arrangement. EXACTLY. What is the model number of that shower faucet diverter? I can't find it.

If you're going to the hardware store to pick up some CLR, just get a new spout instead, just bring your old one to get a proper replacement.

im feeling alil defeated rn. i replaced my diverter on my 3 handle system. i followed all directions from videos and a nice guy at lowes. my tub faucet is still pouring water when i have it set to shower. im losing it. lol even looking up a way to just cap the tub portion but idk wtf im doing 😄

I am getting water coming out the back of the spout. Any ideas? Maybe a defective unit. Cause I just bought it.

I pull the ring diverter down and nothing comes out the shower head or tin facet. I have the same Delta tub facet as you showed

Nothing less than perfect! I thought I was going to have to call my plumber and cha-ching. Can't wait to try this myself! THANK YOU!!

Very helpful video. Thank you

I need help, If possible pls! My shower won't turn off completely when id like to fill the tub. My landlord has replaced the tub spout, has also replaced the diverter in the wall. But that didn't fix the issue. Wharves the next step? What else is the possible issue? Do I need to take apart/replace the shower head? Tyia!

mine leaks when shower is off... spent all day replacing a cartridge and still no luck :(

Very helpful. Thank you

Do I need to turn off my water supply to change this? Your example is the same one I have.

Can I unscrew the 2 little screws at the back of the faucet and attempt to take the faucet apart so that I can clean it better?

Thank you! Great video! 👍

This is the exact problem that I have the only other problem I have is that I have to push button Delta diverter system. I changed the diverter but it's still doing it and I don't know how to get to any mineral deposits behind the push button Style. Any help would be appreciated if there's somewhere I could send pictures let me know

Do you happen to know the model number of this spout? if I wanted to buy new one.

Question. Does one need to turn off the main water to the entire house before taking the tub spout off? thankyou.

Hi Hon, I have a spout with the lift is on top and it came off... How can I fix this issue??? Thank you ☺️☺️☺️

What do I do if the water is leaking out from the wall area of the spout? It’s coming out of the drain and the wall area

I just installed a new delta tub spout with diverter like the video. It has a small enough of a drip when not using that causes calcium marks in my new drain. Did I not tighten it enough or what? I know your video is 2 yes old but hope to get a response.

How about the opposite? In one of my showers, the water flow stops completely when I pull on the diverter half the time, like there’s a flake or something blocking the pipe up to the shower head. I’m tempted to take off the shower head and and squirt some CLR up the pipe with a turkey baster…

very helpful! thank you so much!

That homeowner has hard water, lots of calcium. Check the inside of the kettle to confirm. Maybe a water softener would help ?

I 've got a new universal sprout through which enough water not released when open the tap. Why is it and how to fix it? Thank you.

The only person I saw in all the you tube working that type of tub spout is you, I bought one like that of that model, about three months ago and when I turn off the water, you do not want to return the valve, I have to do it with my foot or hand, that could happen to that spout.,thanks

Thank you very much!!! You are great man 👍👏👏👏

Hey, you got any thoughts on a shower head that whenever someone uses water in the house it starts dripping from the head? The other one I got is sometimes my toilet will scream at me. ...Not even kidding, it makes a high pitch loud continuous squeak I guess, which I temporarily fix by flushing the toilet.

do you have a Name Brand / or size of hole for thread on this faucet you are fixing here?

Moen Cartridge 1222 , I Replaced My Old One With A New One But The Tub Spout Is Still Consistently Flowing In Full Even With The Single Handle Turned All The Way Off . Have To Keep Shutting Off The Water When Not In Use . Help

Thank you

Okay so I had to replace my valve, and spout. My spout was leaking when I turned the valve off, now it does not. It does however leak slightly when the shower is on. What could be the cause of that? Also My water pressure feels lower now that the new valve is on. What could that be? Do you have a video or videos you recommend for these issues?

Thank you.