Need help re: Clawfoot Tub faucet.
#1
02-06-18, 10:05 AM
Need help re: Clawfoot Tub faucet.
My daughter has a clawfoot tub and the faucet (pictured) is fed by supply lines the go through the horizontal lip of the tub.
The divertor no longer works, so I started looking for a replacement faucet, but it appears most if not all of these units are designed for through-the-tub-wall installations.
Is it possible to repair the divertor? I've never had one fail... Also cannot find manufacturer's name on the faucet.
Ideas or sources?
The divertor no longer works, so I started looking for a replacement faucet, but it appears most if not all of these units are designed for through-the-tub-wall installations.
Is it possible to repair the divertor? I've never had one fail... Also cannot find manufacturer's name on the faucet.
Ideas or sources?
#2
02-06-18, 11:26 AM
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You're not looking hard enough. They are available. Here are three examples.
Do a GOOGLE search on Claw Tub Deck Mount Faucet . Also go to FAUCET.COM
E-Bay list lots along with parts.
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Bras...ucet+tub+mount
https://www.amazon.com/Water-Creatio...ucet+tub+mount
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Bras...ucet+tub+mount
Do a GOOGLE search on Claw Tub Deck Mount Faucet . Also go to FAUCET.COM
E-Bay list lots along with parts.
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Bras...ucet+tub+mount
https://www.amazon.com/Water-Creatio...ucet+tub+mount
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Bras...ucet+tub+mount
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02-06-18, 12:15 PM
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Just a tip. When you do find a faucet like Norm posted, the large nuts that connect the faucet to the risers have a flat washer inside (garden hose washer).
Just snug them up and maybe a quarter turn with a wrench and check for leaks.
The faucet nuts or supply lines do not need torqued down and will leak if over tight.
Your faucet appears to be about a 7" to 8" spread and there are many faucets available where the spread is adjustable.
Measure the center line between the hot and cold valves and that will help you in knowing the new faucet will fit.
Just snug them up and maybe a quarter turn with a wrench and check for leaks.
The faucet nuts or supply lines do not need torqued down and will leak if over tight.
Your faucet appears to be about a 7" to 8" spread and there are many faucets available where the spread is adjustable.
Measure the center line between the hot and cold valves and that will help you in knowing the new faucet will fit.
#4
02-06-18, 12:18 PM
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Through the lip faucets are commonly available. I installed in my claw foot 10 years ago. I just checked the Kohler website and most of what they carry for claw foot tubs goes through the top horizontal flange.
Most faucets can be repaired. Finding out what brand faucet is a good first step. Barring that I would remove the diverter and take it to a plumbing store, not a big box home center. The people at the plumbing store may find what you need.
Most faucets can be repaired. Finding out what brand faucet is a good first step. Barring that I would remove the diverter and take it to a plumbing store, not a big box home center. The people at the plumbing store may find what you need.
