I live in an 100 yr. old farm house. We bought a new tub faucet and it won't fit because of pip

The new tub faucet does work but it doesn't go all of the way on the pipe. Is there a sealant we can put behind it? With the old faucet it had an extended pipe. We tried to twist it off but it is securely on! What should I do? The tub faucet that was there is an antique!

I live in an 100 yr. old farm house. We bought a new tub faucet and it won't fit because of pipe extension?soap opera

It is difficult to be sure but I think you are talking about the spout which is more or less modern style. When you removed the old spout, a 4 inch long 1/2 inch galvanized pipe remained. You haven't been able to unscrew this pipe and the new spout has its threaded connection more near its base. If this is true, you have two options. 1. Get a spout matching the old spout. 2. Remove the galvanized pipe extension. I recomend heating it with plumber's torch. Then install a pipe extension of suitable length for the new spout.

It is very possible this is in fact not your problem. If so you should use more precise descriptive terms. Also try the local ACE hardward.

I live in an 100 yr. old farm house. We bought a new tub faucet and it won't fit because of pipe extension?city opera opera theater

hi

you must have galvanize pipes .

they area source of rust and clogging.

not to good for the heath If possible i would recommend replacing the pipes with flex or copper

been there done that
Galvanized pipe is known for rusting and "freezing" in the threads. If you cannot remove the spout pipe, measure how much space you have between the new spout and the wall (when screwed on all the way). Then rent a pipe die and handle. Cut off the amount of pipe equal to the distance between the wall and new spout. Cut new threads on the pipe and you should be good to go.