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Sioux Chief 972-36 SmartSpout Slip-Fit Diverter Tub Spout, Chrome
The Sioux Chief 972-36 SmartSpout Slip-Fit Diverter Tub Spout, Chrome is a rough-in trim spout built to install directly onto a 1/2" copper stub out for tub-and-shower valve applications. The slip-fit design seats secure, clean, and tight to the finished wall, eliminating the need to caulk around the spout body. With an overall length of 5-1/4" and a built-in diverter that redirects water flow from the tub spout up to a showerhead, the 972-36 installs quickly with a #2 Phillips driver for a straightforward trim-out on copper supply lines. It is finished in chrome, one of three finish options offered across the SmartSpout line, and ships complete with a free DySeal pipe collar for a finished look at the wall penetration.
Key Features
- Trade Size: Installs directly onto a 1/2" copper stub out for a clean transition from rough-in to trim-out.
- Slip-Fit Installation: Slip-fit design seats secure, clean, and tight to the finished wall, eliminating the need to caulk.
- Integrated Diverter: Built-in diverter redirects water flow from the tub spout up to a showerhead.
- DySeal Pipe Collar Included: A free DySeal pipe collar ships with every SmartSpout to cover the wall penetration at the stub out for a finished appearance.
- Copper Extension Compatible: An optional copper extension is available; its reduced end fits inside Type M or Type L copper for stub outs that need additional reach.
- Overall Length: 5-1/4" overall length, sized for standard tub-and-shower rough-in depths.
- Chrome Finish: Finished in chrome, one of three finish options offered across the SmartSpout line.
- Simple Installation: Installs with a #2 Phillips driver, with no soldering, threading, or caulking required.
Technical Specifications
- Overall Length: 5-1/4"
- Finish: Chrome
- Stub-Out Connection: 1/2" copper
- Diverter: Integrated tub-to-shower diverter
- Included Hardware: Free DySeal pipe collar
- Country of Origin: China
- Packaging: 18 EA per case
Typical Applications
- Tub and Shower Valve Trim-Out
- Residential and Commercial Bathroom Rough-In
- Copper Stub-Out Spout Replacement
- New Construction and Remodel Plumbing
- Contractor and Service-Plumber Trim Kits
Why Sioux Chief?
Sioux Chief engineers the SmartSpout for a tight, caulk-free fit against the finished wall, backing the 972-36 with a free DySeal pipe collar and an optional copper extension for stub outs that need extra reach. The slip-fit design and #2 Phillips driver installation make it a straightforward trim-out spout for plumbers working on 1/2" copper tub and shower supply lines, and the chrome finish gives the trim-out a clean, consistent look at the wall.
Manufacturer Resources
Sioux Chief Product Catalog
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Tub Spout
- Connection Type:
- Slip-Fit
- Product Finish:
- Chrome
- Configuration:
- Diverter
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Rough-In and Supports
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings and Valves
- Product Size:
- 1/2"
Sioux Chief 972-36 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Sioux Chief 972-36 tub spout fit a 1/2 inch copper stub out?
Yes. The 972-36 SmartSpout is built to slip directly onto a 1/2 inch copper stub out, which is why it is listed as a slip-fit connection rather than threaded. No soldering or threading is needed at the spout, and no adapter is required if your rough-in is standard 1/2 inch copper.
2) My stub out is too short to reach past the finished wall. Can I still use this SmartSpout?
Yes, with the optional copper extension Sioux Chief offers for the SmartSpout. Its reduced end fits inside Type M or Type L copper, so you can add reach to a stub out that comes up short behind the tile. The extension is a separate item and does not ship with the 972-36.
3) Does this tub spout have a diverter for a showerhead, or is it a plain spout?
The 972-36 has an integrated diverter. Pull the diverter and flow is redirected from the spout up to the showerhead, so it suits a tub-and-shower valve trim-out rather than a tub-only installation. If the bath has no shower riser, order a non-diverter spout configuration instead.
4) Will this slip-fit spout work on a galvanized or threaded 1/2 inch nipple?
No. The 972-36 is a slip-fit spout made to go over a 1/2 inch copper stub out, not a threaded nipple. For threaded iron or galvanized rough-in you need a threaded-connection tub spout. Standard 1/2 inch IPS threaded nipples and copper stub outs are not interchangeable at the spout.
5) Do I need to caulk around the spout at the wall?
No. The slip-fit SmartSpout body seats tight against the finished wall, so caulking around the spout is not part of the install. A DySeal pipe collar is included to cover the wall penetration at the stub out, which also handles the cosmetic gap most plumbers would otherwise caulk.
6) How far does the Sioux Chief 972-36 stick out from the wall, and will it clear the tub rim?
Overall length is 5-1/4 inches, sized for standard tub-and-shower rough-in depths. How much of that projects past the tile depends on how far your stub out extends, so measure from the finished wall face before you commit. On a drop-in or alcove tub with a wide deck, check that 5-1/4 inches puts the stream inside the tub.
7) What tools do I need to install this SmartSpout?
A #2 Phillips driver is all the 972-36 calls for. There is no soldering, threading, or caulking involved, which is why it works well as a service-truck trim spout where you are swapping a spout on an existing copper stub out.
8) Can I order Sioux Chief SmartSpout tub spouts in a finish other than chrome to match my fixtures?
The 972-36 is the chrome version. Chrome is one of three finishes offered across the SmartSpout line, so if the bath trim is brushed nickel or another finish, look for the matching SmartSpout model number rather than ordering the 972-36.
9) I manage apartments and replace tub spouts constantly. How does the 972-36 come packed?
SmartSpout 972-36 ships 18 each per case, which suits a property manager or maintenance shop standardizing on one chrome diverter spout across units. Since it slips onto a 1/2 inch copper stub out with a Phillips driver, a tech can do a swap without a torch in the unit.
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Does the Sioux Chief 972-36 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sioux Chief 972-36 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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