Coralais Wall-mount bath spout with diverter, 4-7/8", NPT connection

Important installation notes at the end!I had a really old (vintage) tub spout that was leaky and I figured wasn't helping my water pressure at the shower head. Rather than trying to repair it I figured replacing it would be easier.This unit is decent, but not as solid as the vintage unit. Not even close. But, I don't think "they" make anything like that anymore. In particular, the bypass valve that you lift feels significantly cheaper. It's just so lightweight and the actual shutoff is a simple piece of plastic that blocks the flow. If you're coming from a modern spout, I don't think you'll share my experience because you're used to this feel.When I first tested it out I was disappointed because it's 100% leak proof. Some water does drip and stream from it when closed. I really expected a 100% seal, so I was considering calling the mfgr to get their opinion. In the end I decided it's acceptable for me. It's nowhere near as bad as my old spout and I THINK it's gotten a little better after some use. Perhaps the plastic bits are settling in and breaking in a little?Look at the other reviews for notes on buying the right unit for your hookup!If you determine that you need the threaded version, like I have, be aware that you may have to fabricate a 4" extension pipe. The first thing I'd suggest is to inspect your spout for a set screw to determine which design you need. Next, I recommend that you remove your existing spout to see where the threaded connector is in the spout. For this unit it's all the way at the front of the spout, meaning it's made for a tub where the plumbing sticks out of the wall 4" with threads on the end. My plumbing has those threads barely sticking out of the wall, which meant I needed a 4" extension.I spoke with a plumber at the box store and was told there is no such thing as a prefabricated extension, which surprised me. I had to fabricate an extension consisting of a female connector, some straight 1/2" copper and a male connector. It's super cheap to do this, especially since I had the copper already. $5 or so in total. I had to solder/sweat the components together. This sounds simple, but for an average homeowner, it can be a bit tricky. At first I tried without flux. I thought the acid core would flow, but it did not. I tried several times, each time it leaked or even broke free when attempting to tighten the spout. Finally I located my flux and decided to start over (I wanted to shorten the extension as well). Success on the first try. You must use flux! Another tricky part, though, was getting just the right extension length. Think about it ... you install the spout by turning it clockwise until it's both tight and aligned correctly. If it's too tight, but not aligned yet you're stuck. So you have to be careful when assembling it. There may be some trial and error. I ended up cutting it down by 1/8th inch for the second try. I had to put quite a bit of effort into the final 1/4 turn of the spout and was worried something would break (very large pipe wrench on the spout, wrapped with a towel), but in the end it was perfectly tight against the wall, aligned and leak proof. I guess 1/16th would have been the right amount to reduce it by. Be sure to use Teflon tape on the fittings.If your plumbing is correct already, this can be installed by a home owner with little experience (and a pipe wrench) in ten minutes.I do enjoy how much easier this spout is to engage. It works well.

For the same price as one of those Danco (all metal, but still) cheapo spouts, I got this one with just a short wait. I used a 4" nipple (could have used even 4 and 1/2"), put it on there, put just a little clear caulk around it, took care not to plug the nice little drain opening at the end, and voila: perfect diversion to shower, only a drip now and again. Works great. Thank you, Kohler! I am now no longer afraid that the spout will leak and water will run back into the wall. I think this is a special benefit of front diverters (the old one had the diverter at the back, and it was wobbly and leaky). Hope to use this for many years to come.

I measured this spout in all directions and could not come up with the 4 5/8 inch measurement that is listed, which is the whole reason I bought this spout. It is the same size as the cheap Walmart one that was all ready on the wall that is about 5 1/4 inches over all. So I spent $23.21 on this spout and did not accomplish what I wanted. What I wanted was the spout to be flush to the wall once installed. Instead I had to buy an extension piece and now there is a gap between the wall and the spout, which is what would have happened if I had just used the cheap Walmart spout. Even though this spout did not do what I wanted, It is well made and heavy and looks like it could take years of abuse. For that I give it 3 stars, If it was the size I thought it was going to be I would have given it 5 stars.

I purchased this spout to replace my worn KOHLER tub spot because it was no longer able to divert the water to the shower head due to mineral build up. Beware of the description because it says that the part works with either slip fitting or N.P.T. IT DOES NOT WORK FOR SLIP FITTINGS because you do not receive the slip adapter with the packaging. Fortunately I am handy when it comes to soldering copper pipe. I had to purchase additional pipe, a threaded adapter and a coupling, I solder an extension onto the pipe that projects out from the back of the tub. This did the job and now I have a fully functional shower.

About 5 years ago our Moen tub spout finish was looking a little shabby, so I replaced that spout with a lightweight gold spout off the shelf from Home Depot for about $15-20 (that was obviously made in China). Well, it started looking crummy in just a couple of years, and it is in a bathroom that only gets occasional use! I wanted to make sure I got a better product this time. This spout had more weight, better fit, and nicer finish than the cheaper one it replaced. I am confident that this spout will preform as well or better than the original Moen spout that came with the house.

HiLine home. 2008. 13 years old. This was a direct replacement. Easy peasy. Looked and worked like the old one, except new.

I purchased the chrome version, KOHLER K-15136-CP Coralais Diverter Bath Spout, Polished Chrome on 1/20/13 for the same price as it is listed at today. I can report that it is leaking bad enough to require replacing today, 12/11/14. It started leaking past the diverter and out the spout in the summer of this year. Progressively worsening to the point where as much water goes down the drain as through the shower head. I checked my Amazon order history for the specific purpose of avoiding accidentally repeating my mistake, and ordering this product again. It worked fine for about 18 months. It still looks fine appearance wise. No flaking chrome or any issues other than the fact it fails to divert water from the tub spout to the shower head at better than a 50% efficiency rate. I gave it two stars only because it lasted twice as long as a ~$10.00 generic diverter purchased at Lowes previously, and it looks better. If I was not married I would simply put a ball valve hose bib with a 1/2" female IPT on the pipe extension this diverter screws onto. Having made that statement I will admit that a new diverter spout (not this one) is much cheaper than a divorce.

Always like Kohler stuff. Nice design and easy to clean

missing parts, returned for refund

it works great with no leaking