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Why is my shower leaking?
The shower on the first floor is leaking slightly,
causing water to drip into the kitchen below, through a crack in the plaster. I'm wondering what the likely cause of the leak is; I assume it is somewhere in the drainage from the shower, since the shower itself has a single base (plastic or ceramic) which does not seem to be damaged in any way. I've asked the plumber who installed the shower to have a look, but I'm wondering meanwhile (he is on holiday) if it is likely that I can solve the problem in some simple way. |
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Why is my shower leaking?
"Timothy Murphy" wrote in message . .. The shower on the first floor is leaking slightly, causing water to drip into the kitchen below, through a crack in the plaster. I'm wondering what the likely cause of the leak is; I assume it is somewhere in the drainage from the shower, since the shower itself has a single base (plastic or ceramic) which does not seem to be damaged in any way. I've asked the plumber who installed the shower to have a look, but I'm wondering meanwhile (he is on holiday) if it is likely that I can solve the problem in some simple way. Run the shower directly into the drain for a few minuets to prove that. With mine it is hairline cracks in the wall tile grouting. -- Graham. %Profound_observation% |
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Why is my shower leaking?
Timothy Murphy wrote:
The shower on the first floor is leaking slightly, causing water to drip into the kitchen below, through a crack in the plaster. I'm wondering what the likely cause of the leak is; I assume it is somewhere in the drainage from the shower, since the shower itself has a single base (plastic or ceramic) which does not seem to be damaged in any way. Is the silicone seal between the tray & the wall OK? That would be my first thought, second would be the waste. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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Why is my shower leaking?
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... Timothy Murphy wrote: The shower on the first floor is leaking slightly, causing water to drip into the kitchen below, through a crack in the plaster. I'm wondering what the likely cause of the leak is; I assume it is somewhere in the drainage from the shower, since the shower itself has a single base (plastic or ceramic) which does not seem to be damaged in any way. Is the silicone seal between the tray & the wall OK? That would be my first thought, second would be the waste. Depends whther the leak is constant or just when /soon after the shower has been used If constant it could also be a leak on the feed pipes Tony -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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Why is my shower leaking?
TMC wrote:
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message ... Timothy Murphy wrote: The shower on the first floor is leaking slightly, causing water to drip into the kitchen below, through a crack in the plaster. I'm wondering what the likely cause of the leak is; I assume it is somewhere in the drainage from the shower, since the shower itself has a single base (plastic or ceramic) which does not seem to be damaged in any way. Is the silicone seal between the tray & the wall OK? That would be my first thought, second would be the waste. Depends whther the leak is constant or just when /soon after the shower has been used If constant it could also be a leak on the feed pipes That was my third thought :-) -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
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Why is my shower leaking?
TMC wrote:
The shower on the first floor is leaking slightly, causing water to drip into the kitchen below, through a crack in the plaster. I'm wondering what the likely cause of the leak is; I assume it is somewhere in the drainage from the shower, since the shower itself has a single base (plastic or ceramic) which does not seem to be damaged in any way. Is the silicone seal between the tray & the wall OK? That would be my first thought, second would be the waste. Depends whther the leak is constant or just when /soon after the shower has been used If constant it could also be a leak on the feed pipes No, I should have said the leak only occurs after a shower is taken. But thanks for the suggestion. |
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Why is my shower leaking?
Graham. wrote:
The shower on the first floor is leaking slightly, causing water to drip into the kitchen below, through a crack in the plaster. I'm wondering what the likely cause of the leak is; I assume it is somewhere in the drainage from the shower, since the shower itself has a single base (plastic or ceramic) which does not seem to be damaged in any way. Run the shower directly into the drain for a few minuets to prove that. With mine it is hairline cracks in the wall tile grouting. Thanks for the suggestion - I should have tried that. Hopefully it is hairline cracks in the grouting, as you suggest. Luca the plumber promises to come tomorrow. He installed the shower, so maybe will feel he has to mend it for nothing ... |
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