Wall mounted tub filler lenght

4 years ago

I am installing a tub that has a 3" rim (it's a corner tub, but rectangular - basically an alcove tub with a short and long skirt that sits against two walls). It's an Americh Lana 6636 for the curious.

I'm planning to get a wall mounted waterfall spout - specifically the Isenberg Cascade. It'll be placed in the center of the long edge of the tub (it's a face to face 2 person tub). They have two models - one that protrudes 8" and one that protrudes 5 1/2".

I like the look of the shorter one better, but I'm worried about the water clearing the tub rim - is 5 1/2 far enough out to work? Would 8" stick out too far and get in the way of soaking?

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CYNTHIA JONES
Original Author

2 years ago

I actually ended up contacting Isenberg directly and asked if the 5" would work (the CFB.2250). They said absolutely no problem. So that's what I bought.

Clearance has not been a problem at all - we don't run it on a low drizzle or anything (you need a certain amount of momentum before you get the laminar flow), but we can run it less than full force without any problems. Most of the time we have it on high because the whole point is to fill a giant soaking tub.

Anyway, I'm quite happy with the Isenberg faucet. We did have to make sure to install pipes big enough to give us the flow we wanted and size the tankless water heater to handle it. We can fill the tub in about 10 minutes. We also put insulation inside the tub (it's an apron style, not freestanding) and the water stays plenty warm for as long as we need it. I have a picture somewhere, but can't find it on my computer at the moment.

Comments (11)

wdccruise
4 years ago
We can't answer this question because we don't know the distance of the tub from the wall.
CYNTHIA JONES
Original Author
4 years ago
It's flush to the wall - corner tub, mounted on two walls.
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Tub spouts, measured from the center of the outlet, generally extend to about half way between the tub wall and the center of the drain. At full force, the incoming water will shoot forward 2 or three inches.

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CYNTHIA JONES thanked HU-955941711
live_wire_oak
4 years ago
Neither one is long enough.
CYNTHIA JONES
Original Author
4 years ago
How long do you think would be enough? It seems like the 8" would be long enough- the spout would reach 5" past the inner edge of the rim, and if the water moves forward another 2 or 3 inches, it should clear the edge altogether and hit the bottom of the tub.
dani_m08
2 years ago
Cynthia - which tub spout did you purchase? I’m having this same dilemma. I was planning on using a freestanding tub filler (which I’ve already purchased) - however, the tub I originally purchased is now on a 2 1/2 month back order. I found a different bathtub - due to it‘s size, it makes the most sense to push it up against the side wall and use a wall mounted faucet instead. I am now under pressure to find a faucet ASAP. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
dani_m08
2 years ago
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! Your reply is EXTREMELY HELPFUL! My tub has a 3” rim also. Would you mind posting a photo of your bathtub? The last thing I want to check is related to how much incline you have on the wall of the bathtub next to the faucet.

One more question - I have been toying with the idea of installing a tankless water heating system. It’s a fairly big expense. Have you had any issues with it? Is it for the entire house (completely replaces a traditional water heater) OR does it only provide water for the bathroom (or maybe only the upstairs bathrooms, for example). Thanks!!
CYNTHIA JONES
Original Author
2 years ago
We added a wing on to our home and the tankless just supplies our new bathroom and the new laundry in the new wing. The rest of the house is on a normal water heater (though as part of the remodel we also replaced the old water heater with a newer more efficient model and changed out all the old galvanized pipes with wirsbo).

The tankless is a natural gas powered Nortiz water heater that's mounted externally. It's been great. It doesn't take too long for the hot water to arrive at the faucet and it really does keep going forever. We've filled the bath while running the shower- no problem.
Sometimes there's pressure dips if we run the shower and laundry at the same time. But that's it.
dani_m08
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Thanks for you quick reply! The faucet looks great! I meant to ask about water flow but now I don’t have to!

WOW - that‘s a lot of exclamation points in a row!

I really appreciate your help. I knew that the water would project forward somewhat - but it’s actually farther than I thought.

I’m in the hospital right now - and need to finalize several items. I just took a screenshot of your photo and comments - texted it over to my SO. He’s going to jump in and help with this. So very appreciative!
CYNTHIA JONES
Original Author
2 years ago
No problem! I hope you get out soon!