Delta Faucet RP17454CB Tub Spout - Pull-Down Diverter, Chrome/Brass

Replaced a like device that started leaking. The hardest part was removing the old faucet. Replacement was super easy and new unit works like a charm.

I found several forums online where plumbers recommend this type of bath spout from Delta, and even this particular model of spout, for installation as a replacement. We had 15 year old builder-grade spouts with pull-up diverters that were getting so old, scaled up and sticky that it was almost impossible to move the diverter; you'd have to pull up and stick a finger into the spout and push from the bottom at the same time. It was most definitely time for a change.The Delta system involves a brass coupling that can either screw on to a threaded nipple close to the wall, or be soldered onto 1/2 inch copper pipe. Our existing spouts had 1/2" copper with a threaded coupler soldered on the end. However, the threads were too far from the wall to screw on the supplied adapter. I unsoldered the threaded coupler, cleaned up the pipe coming from the wall, slid on the Delta coupler and soldered it in place (it's a pretty substantial piece of metal, so unless you're an expert a soldering pipe I'd recommend using "tinning flux" and a MAPP gas torch to make it easier). Unlike a direct spin-on spout, the distance from the wall to the back of the Delta coupler isn't critical... anything from 1/2" to 5/4" from the wall to the back of the coupler is fine. I then cut off the extra copper pipe past the end of the adapter, put the o-ring back on with a little bit of grease to help it seal, and spun on the spout. You have a lot of adjustability, and can just spin the spout on until it contacts against the wall.After caulking around the base of the spout and letting it dry, I tried it out. The diverter pulls down easily, and seals perfectly (no leaking water out of the spout while the shower is on). When the water is turned off, the decreased pressure lets the diverter automatically pop back up, so the next time you turn the water on you don't get an unintentional shower. The spout feels pretty substantial in your hand, and although it will waterspot, the finish wipes clean easily with a rag. Time will tell how long it will last, but the plumbers forums I checked said that the pull-down diverter spouts tend to not lime up as badly, since the water isn't normally flowing through the diverter seal while filling the tub. Even if it does scale up over time, it should be much easier to remove this spout to clean or replace it (one of our old spouts I couldn't turn off with a wrench, and instead started to twist the copper pipe, so I had to cut it off with a hacksaw). Plus, many of Delta's spouts use the same adapter, so we should have lots of options if we ever want to replace the spout with a different style.Finally, Delta does make a slip-on (solderless) adapter for use with 1/2 copper pipe. I didn't buy/try them, as I wasn't convinced that our pipes would be fully round by the time I got the old spouts and threaded nipples off. But they are available, if you have copper and don't want to learn how to solder. Like the included adapter, it gives you a good range of adjustment in terms of fitting the spout to the wall without having to have it at a very precise length.

just fine

Measured my existing Delta spout and got the same 6 in size. Twisted counter clockwise and removed the old one. Interior fitting still looked perfect so took the new one out of this replacement spout…twisted clockwise and boom…I’m feeling like a plumber cause it worked perfectly! Ha! Saved several hundred dollars doing it myself. This one is awesome

Omg. I tried another brand pull down cut off tub spout. It lasted about a month before it’s o ring blew out and more water than ever was leaking. Tried sinking around with replacement prints. Nothing worked. Tried making my family leave it in it’s closed position. Not practice.Finally sucked it up and spent the extra $20 to get This from Delta. I do wish the inside was not plastic. But the body is solid metal and the part that screws onto the stub out nipple is solid brass. There is no set screw to secure it. Figure one of the kids will learn they can rotate it by hand one day. But the thing works. No water leaks and when the shower is shut off it teleases to let the water drain. Actuating it for shower is super easy. I believe I will be happy with this.

Well made and looks like it won't be affected by our hard water like our previous pull style diverter. Had a plumber install it because I couldn't get the old one off!

All metal spout is way, way superior to the cheap plastic ones. Don't scrimp! Get this nice fool-proof spout. You will not be sorry. Superior engineering in that it stops ALL the water from exiting the downspout when closed due to the water pressure itself. Then when you shut the water off, it "pops" back up. Wonderful! Should have gotten this a long time ago, instead of messing the several cheapo plastic ones. One more home maintenance problem solved, to last for a very long time!!!

I've lived in the same house for 15 years, and this is the fourth tub spout in that time. The first 3 had diverters that failed, so this time around I really wanted to make sure we replaced with a better quality spout. The main difference I can see so far is that the diverter releases immediately when you turn off the water, and the release of water is more substantial than we had before. I'm used to having to push down a top diverter to force it to release the water! This spout looks nicer, and it's metal so I'm assuming the finish won't come off of it like I've seen in the past. My husband did have a bit of trouble installing, but part of my reason for buying this spout was to have the ability to use other Delta spouts in the future if needed.

This is a well built unit and was easy to install. Works well.

No leaking, good quality!