Is there any way to seal a small leak in a drain pipe from a shower
stall without having to rip out the floor of the shower? It seems
like the drain pipe would be difficult to get to without doing that.

In fact, a plumber did just that on one occasion. Slight leak-- he
ripped out the entire shower (it was a low-cost sheet metal stall).
Not saying he was competent, mind you. It seems like there should be a
better way.

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:33:40 -0500, Terry C wrote:

Is there any way to seal a small leak in a drain pipe from a shower
stall without having to rip out the floor of the shower? It seems
like the drain pipe would be difficult to get to without doing that.

In fact, a plumber did just that on one occasion. Slight leak-- he
ripped out the entire shower (it was a low-cost sheet metal stall).
Not saying he was competent, mind you. It seems like there should be a
better way.

Oh, just in case it wasn't obvious, I can't get to the underside of
the shower. This would have to be done from the top (which may be why
the previous guy ripped out the entire shower.)

On 02/25/2014 05:49 AM, Terry C wrote:
On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:33:40 -0500, Terry C wrote:

Is there any way to seal a small leak in a drain pipe from a shower
stall without having to rip out the floor of the shower? It seems
like the drain pipe would be difficult to get to without doing that.

In fact, a plumber did just that on one occasion. Slight leak-- he
ripped out the entire shower (it was a low-cost sheet metal stall).
Not saying he was competent, mind you. It seems like there should be a
better way.

Oh, just in case it wasn't obvious, I can't get to the underside of
the shower. This would have to be done from the top (which may be why
the previous guy ripped out the entire shower.)




One of those "no basement" houses?

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 7:54:24 AM UTC-5, philo* wrote:
On 02/25/2014 05:49 AM, Terry C wrote:

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:33:40 -0500, Terry C wrote:



Is there any way to seal a small leak in a drain pipe from a shower

stall without having to rip out the floor of the shower? It seems

like the drain pipe would be difficult to get to without doing that.



In fact, a plumber did just that on one occasion. Slight leak-- he

ripped out the entire shower (it was a low-cost sheet metal stall).

Not saying he was competent, mind you. It seems like there should be a

better way.



Oh, just in case it wasn't obvious, I can't get to the underside of

the shower. This would have to be done from the top (which may be why

the previous guy ripped out the entire shower.)









One of those "no basement" houses?

Some more details of the construction, where it's leaking, etc
would sure help.

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:54:24 -0600, philo* wrote:

On 02/25/2014 05:49 AM, Terry C wrote:
On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:33:40 -0500, Terry C wrote:

Is there any way to seal a small leak in a drain pipe from a shower
stall without having to rip out the floor of the shower? It seems
like the drain pipe would be difficult to get to without doing that.

In fact, a plumber did just that on one occasion. Slight leak-- he
ripped out the entire shower (it was a low-cost sheet metal stall).
Not saying he was competent, mind you. It seems like there should be a
better way.

Oh, just in case it wasn't obvious, I can't get to the underside of
the shower. This would have to be done from the top (which may be why
the previous guy ripped out the entire shower.)




One of those "no basement" houses?

Nope. Restaurant with creepy owners who absolutely will not have any
intrusions, much less have their ceiling torn up. Gotta be done from
topside, unfortunately, even if it means tearing the shower out.

There are a couple types of spray sealers (Rustoleum), but I have
little confidence and no experience with those. I doubt that would be
effective.

I thought that this must be something that's been solved occasionally,
but maybe not.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:57:58 AM UTC-5, Terry C wrote:
On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:54:24 -0600, philo* wrote:



On 02/25/2014 05:49 AM, Terry C wrote:

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:33:40 -0500, Terry C wrote:



Is there any way to seal a small leak in a drain pipe from a shower

stall without having to rip out the floor of the shower? It seems

like the drain pipe would be difficult to get to without doing that.



In fact, a plumber did just that on one occasion. Slight leak-- he

ripped out the entire shower (it was a low-cost sheet metal stall).

Not saying he was competent, mind you. It seems like there should be a

better way.



Oh, just in case it wasn't obvious, I can't get to the underside of

the shower. This would have to be done from the top (which may be why

the previous guy ripped out the entire shower.)









One of those "no basement" houses?



Nope. Restaurant with creepy owners who absolutely will not have any

intrusions, much less have their ceiling torn up. Gotta be done from

topside, unfortunately, even if it means tearing the shower out.


It sounds like you're a renter? If so, why is it your problem?
In 99% of the cases, it;s the landlords problem.
And if you have a lease that says it's your problem, I doubt that the
lease says that to correct problems in your space, you're
excluded from reasonable solutions that involde access from above.
What in writing says that it;s your problem and has to be
fixed from above?





There are a couple types of spray sealers (Rustoleum), but I have

little confidence and no experience with those. I doubt that would be

effective.



Spraying it where?



I thought that this must be something that's been solved occasionally,

but maybe not.

Without more specifics, how can you expect us to solve it?

On 2/25/2014 10:57 AM, Terry C wrote:
Nope. Restaurant with creepy owners who absolutely will not have any
intrusions, much less have their ceiling torn up. Gotta be done from
topside, unfortunately, even if it means tearing the shower out.

There are a couple types of spray sealers (Rustoleum), but I have
little confidence and no experience with those. I doubt that would be
effective.

I thought that this must be something that's been solved occasionally,
but maybe not.

If they don't want intrusions, then let the shower
drip until they do.

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Terry,

If you had 2 leaks in this drain pipe then it's time to take a serious
look at your pipes. Make plans to shower elsewhere for awhile. I don't think
you are looking at something quick or cheap. Who owns the pipes?

Dave M.

Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 2/25/2014 10:57 AM, Terry C wrote:
Nope. Restaurant with creepy owners who absolutely will not have any
intrusions, much less have their ceiling torn up. Gotta be done from
topside, unfortunately, even if it means tearing the shower out.

There are a couple types of spray sealers (Rustoleum), but I have
little confidence and no experience with those. I doubt that would be
effective.

I thought that this must be something that's been solved occasionally,
but maybe not.

If they don't want intrusions, then let the shower
drip until they do.

Hi,
+1

On 02/25/2014 10:35 AM, wrote:



Nope. Restaurant with creepy owners who absolutely will not have any

intrusions, much less have their ceiling torn up. Gotta be done from

topside, unfortunately, even if it means tearing the shower out.


It sounds like you're a renter? If so, why is it your problem?
In 99% of the cases, it;s the landlords problem.
And if you have a lease that says it's your problem, I doubt that the
lease says that to correct problems in your space, you're
excluded from reasonable solutions that involde access from above.
What in writing says that it;s your problem and has to be
fixed from above?


X


That's quite correct. I'd let them know that if it does not get fixed,
all that's going to happen is that the restaurant is going to flood. If
they don't fix it , it's not your problem.

As a renter, you are only responsible for damage that you've caused, not
for normal maintenance.

" wrote:
On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:57:58 AM UTC-5, Terry C wrote:
On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:54:24 -0600, philo wrote:
On 02/25/2014 05:49 AM, Terry C wrote:
On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:33:40 -0500, Terry C wrote:
Is there any way to seal a small leak in a drain pipe from a shower
stall without having to rip out the floor of the shower? It seems
like the drain pipe would be difficult to get to without doing that.
In fact, a plumber did just that on one occasion. Slight leak-- he
ripped out the entire shower (it was a low-cost sheet metal stall).
Not saying he was competent, mind you. It seems like there should be a
better way.

Oh, just in case it wasn't obvious, I can't get to the underside of
the shower. This would have to be done from the top (which may be why
the previous guy ripped out the entire shower.)


One of those "no basement" houses?

Nope. Restaurant with creepy owners who absolutely will not have any
intrusions, much less have their ceiling torn up. Gotta be done from
topside, unfortunately, even if it means tearing the shower out.

It sounds like you're a renter? If so, why is it your problem?
In 99% of the cases, it;s the landlords problem.
And if you have a lease that says it's your problem, I doubt that the
lease says that to correct problems in your space, you're
excluded from reasonable solutions that involde access from above.
What in writing says that it;s your problem and has to be
fixed from above?


Could be he owns a condo above a restaurant. Hard to say unless he is a bit
more forthcoming with details.

Don't 'cha just hate it when you have to drag details out of people?



There are a couple types of spray sealers (Rustoleum), but I have
little confidence and no experience with those. I doubt that would be
effective.

Spraying it where?


You spray it right down the drain! RustOleum makes a spray with "leak
seeking radar" - LeakDar © - which seeks out and seals leaks in any pipe.
The only problem is that it sometimes considers that big round hole in the
middle of the pipe to be a leak and seals that also. RustOleum also sells a
special flexible bit - FlexiDrainReopenerBit © - so you can drill out the
pipe once the LeakDar © seals it shut.

Hmmm...should I add a smiley or not?



I thought that this must be something that's been solved occasionally,
but maybe not.

Without more specifics, how can you expect us to solve it?

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I would consider letting things dry out, and then coating the inside of the pipe with silicone rubber smeared all around the pipe, using a rag on the end of a stick if necessary to get down deep into the pipe. Once the silicone is partly set up, I would run something down the pipe to smooth out the silicone rubber so it doesn't snag every little hair that comes down the drain.