bathtubplumbingshower
I have a gap between the tub spout and the tile wall.
How would I straighten the pipe?
I’ve included two photos. One to show the spout and the other to show the copper pipe. This is a condo complex so somewhat challenging to turn off the water to the building. The shower valve has stops.
Separately, if I use caulk, which type do you recommend?
I remove galvanized pipe whenever possible. A brass nipple will be a much longer term connection, due to much lower reactivity to water caused corrosion.
However, if the plumbing elsewhere is galvanized, it may only be a symbolic gesture.
Stock fitting - Male Pipe Thread to sweat (ie, soldered copper) Solder to a section of pipe, screw in, enjoy.
Best Answer
You need to either shorten the pipe or caulk the gap; neither would require shutting the water off (just don't open the valve while working on it).
I would just caulk it, it's not that big of a gap. Use silicone caulk labeled for use in the tub/shower/bath environment.