729zoom
New Member
Hi, we remodeled our bathroom and recently installed the new plumbing fixtures and found the tub spout was leaking at the wall when we pulled the diverter up for the shower. After troubleshooting with Delta, uninstalling the adapter and spout, o-ring, etc. the leak persists. Now we are told that the issue is due to backflow because the shower control valve is only 6.5" above the tub spout and it was supposed to be no less than 8". The tile is new and the thought of tearing any of it out to redo the rough plumbing is killing me. Are there any workarounds or things that can be done to mitigate the leak? I am thinking that even if it were to leak a little when taking a shower (leaks down through the weep hole at the back of the spout down the front of the wall) as long as it never goes behind the wall I am ok? Any advice is much appreciated.
