Showerhead leaking

[bikeit]

I just bought a Grohe Relaxa shower head model 28178 from ebay, but when the shower head is connected to the shower hose water is coming out where the two parts meet, there is a plastic piece which pushes inside the head with a rubber o ring could this need replaced.
look at picture and link please

http://www.mygrohe.de/m/22_27472/pa...type=exp&product=28178000&selector=1991-05-01

 

[seco services]

Have you made sure it's fully inserted into the shower head properly ?

 

[bikeit]

Yea i have it fully inserted, i might try some plumbers tape around the rubber o ring to see if it makes any difference,

 

[seco services]

Yea i have it fully inserted, i might try some plumbers tape around the rubber o ring to see if it makes any difference,

You could try that, but may make it to tight to insert fully.
Check the o ring is not damaged or split.

 

[bikeit]

Tried the tape, a few wraps, and hey presto no leaking, so would this suggest that the o ring is passed its best?

 

[seco services]

Would suspect the o ring first if not the seating of the o ring.

Is this head new ?

 

[bikeit]

seco services what do you mean the seating of the o ring, i bought it on ebay it was advertised a being six months old with very little use. it does look like new to be honest.

 

[seco services]

The seating where the o ring sits against in the shower.