Ignoramus16148 wrote:

I would like to know if I could just tig them together. (like make 12
or so point welds around the perimeter) Any experiences with this? Any
idea what is the stainless steel used on showers?


I'd soak it in in CLR, or vinegar to remove the calcium deposits. Something
is reducing flow, increasing pressure inside the unit.

A bit of wire brushing, sand papering and solder as suggested first would be
a start. If stainless then silver braze.

Wes
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On 2008-03-24, Wes wrote:
Ignoramus16148 wrote:

I would like to know if I could just tig them together. (like make 12
or so point welds around the perimeter) Any experiences with this? Any
idea what is the stainless steel used on showers?


I'd soak it in in CLR, or vinegar to remove the calcium deposits. Something
is reducing flow, increasing pressure inside the unit.

Definitely a good idea.

A bit of wire brushing, sand papering and solder as suggested first would be
a start. If stainless then silver braze.

OK, I will see tonight if it is brass, potmetal or stainless.

i

The other possibility is to drill several holes through the area where
the two ends meet, tap and just put in stainless or brass machine
screws (depending on the material). I think that four 10-32 screws
should work.

i