How To Replace A Leaking Set Screw Tub Spout Repair Guide

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                          8 - 10 minutes

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Set Screw Tub Spout

Cover the shower drain with a plug or a piece of cloth to prevent the screw from falling in.
Make sure the water is turned off.

Cover the shower drain with a plug or a piece of cloth to prevent the screw from falling in.

Make sure the water is turned off.

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Step 2

Using an 5/32" Allen key, loosen the screw located under the spout.
You should not remove the screw. But instead, untighten the screw until it’s loose.

Using an 5/32" Allen key, loosen the screw located under the spout.

You should not remove the screw. But instead, untighten the screw until it’s loose.

Step 3

Gently pull out the spout using your hand and set it aside somewhere.
Protip: Wiggle the spout side to side to help pull it out.

Gently pull out the spout using your hand and set it aside somewhere.

Protip: Wiggle the spout side to side to help pull it out.

Step 4

Using sandpaper or a sponge, gently rub and clean the pipe.
This allows for the new set screw tub spout to easily slip on.
Once you have finished cleaning the pipe, wipe off the dust with a piece of cloth or paper towel.

Using sandpaper or a sponge, gently rub and clean the pipe.

This allows for the new set screw tub spout to easily slip on.

Once you have finished cleaning the pipe, wipe off the dust with a piece of cloth or paper towel.

Step 5

Take your new set screw tub spout and slide it in gently into the wall.
Protip: Wiggle the spout side to side to help push it back in.

Take your new set screw tub spout and slide it in gently into the wall.

Protip: Wiggle the spout side to side to help push it back in.

Step 6

Retighten the set screw using the 5/32" Allen key.

Retighten the set screw using the 5/32" Allen key.

Turn on the bath water to ensure the set screw tub spout has no leaks and is working as intended.

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