Fish Smell Using Shower Head Only

[turnip100]

Hi, sorry I don't really belong on the DIY forum since I'm just a student living in a relatively new apartment near campus.

But I wanted to get some feedback from capable ppl before seeing if this is a big deal or not: for the past week or two, every time I use the shower in my bathroom, there's a faint fishy smell that goes away (I think, or maybe I just get used to it) after a few minutes.

This does not occur when using anything else (sinks, etc.)...in fact, it doesn't even occur when I turn on the shower. Only after I turn on the shower HEAD does it appear.

Any possible reasons that wouldn't require me to call in people to fix it?

note: relatively new apartment built for students

Thanks a lot!

 

[seco services]

what type of shower is it electric etc ?

 

[Bahco]

If it is electric I would not use it until it has been checked by a spark as the supply cable might be overheating hence the smell.

 

[joinerjohn]

Stop your girlfriend using the shower head.

 

[Technotim]

Be careful you could get salmon-ella from that

 

[twgas]

use the shower more often, once a week is not enough, even for a student.

 

[turnip100]

what type of shower is it electric etc ?

haha thanks -- and how would i know which type it is? call the apt? or is there a way to find out myself? are most electric?

also, i shower once a day it shouldnt be something stuck IN the showerhead making that smell right?

 

[turnip100]

oh also, if it is electric and is a cable problem, is it just a fire hazard then? would whatever is releasing that chemical smell (vapors) be a health hazard (outside starting a fire? lol)

 

[turnip100]

first and last bump

thx

 

[PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN]

Stop your girlfriend using the shower head.

beat me too it

 

[mbga9pgf]

first and last bump

thx

You need to get the electrics checked out by a Pro PRONTO

http://www.thathomesite.com/forums/load/disaster/msg0511092410993.html

 

[longdogs]

normally a strong smell of 'fish' is a burning cable.

 

[adlplumbing]

Stop your girlfriend using the shower head.

i was wondering if anyone was going to say it
but check eletircs fourm about it being burning cables

 

[Taylortwocities]

And as you (in the colonies) are using 110volts, the current will be twice as large as the voltages that we use in the mother country.

As you all mostly live in wooden cabins it would be best if you get it checked out before you have a very large barbeque on your hands.

 

[viewer]

If your shower head is turned on by a lever on the bath tap, then it is not an electric shower - so no problem there. It could be electrical as a light fitting is often the culprit. Hot outlets (electrical) often cause this problem, so you do need to check. Turning on the shower moves the air about so causing a short period when the odour is noticeable. HTH