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"DrewM" wrote in message
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I've got a leaking shower cubicle. After running the shower for about 30
seconds, a steady stream of water starts dripping from somewhere near
the back wall.

The shower fitting itself is on a side wall, so I don't think this is a
problem with the pipes. I've resealed around the shower basin with
silicon sealant, but the drip keeps coming.

I reckon it's getting in through the grout somewhere. Plausible?

I'm a complete novice when it comes to things like this - is the best
plan to re-grout the tiles on that wall? If so, is that an easy job, and
can anyone recommend a good source of instructions?


Before you start ripping tiles off, I would make 100% sure it isn't the
waste!

You say it only takes about 30 seconds to start - try blocking the drain in
the shower with a plug or something, and see if it still leaks - if not, let
the water in the tray go, and then get the mop

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