leaky shower trap

[civory]

I have recently fitted a shower and can't stop the trap from oozing. Unfortunately there isn't enough clearance to unscrew the trap bottom and refit - so need an external sealant to stop the leak.

I really, really don't want to dismantle my new shower completely!

 

[Softus]

Where is it oozing from?

And how fast?

And what's the material below the trap that's stopping you removing it and making it seal properly?

 

[Paul Barker]

If you didn't build the shower tray in such a way as to be able to service shower in future out it comes.

Alternatively take a shower in egg white and let it find the leak.

You'll build it differently next time, or carry on as an endangered species.

When I get called to a leak from a shower (i.e. ALL THE TIME) if it wasn't put on stands with access possible my first question is who fitted it? and my next exhalation is, well youd better get him back hadn't you?

 

[civory]

well hindsight is a wonderful thing. The material below the trap is solid stone flags. The leak is coming from the screw fitting (removable part). The shower tray is on legs, but still lacks enough clearance to remove and replace trap.

I know where the leak is - just want some ideas to stop it, given the circumstances.

 

[Softus]

I know where the leak is

Well, we don't, despite specifically asking you to tell us!

...just want some ideas to stop it...

In that case, please help us to help you, by defining what "it" is.

 

[civory]

I repeat - The leak is coming from the screw fitting (removable part) - in other words, the part of the trap that should be removable for cleaning out, but isn't, in these less than perfect circumstances.

A suggestion as to what kind of external sealant could be used to seal up the leaking trap would be appreciated.

 

[Paul Barker]

You clean out shower traps from inside the shower by lifting out the insert.

If you are talking about the rubber washer between the trap and the tray, and you can get a hand in, unscrew it apply sealant rescrew it.

If yoiu can't do that, then you'le never get your hand round the back of it to seal it anyway, so you have to remove the tray and refit it in such a way that this scenario doesn't occur next time. If that requires further elevation make a tiled front panel with four mirror screws in it for good looks but possible removal.

 

[Softus]

I repeat - The leak is coming from the screw fitting (removable part)

FFS, repeating yourself doesn't add any clarity. Given that yer average shower trap has three screw threads, how does referring to "screw fitting" narrow it down in any way?

...in other words, the part of the trap that should be removable for cleaning out, but isn't, in these less than perfect circumstances.

If you can't remove the part that you're supposed to remove for cleaning out, I don't see how you can even take a shower.

A suggestion as to what kind of external sealant could be used to seal up the leaking trap would be appreciated.

Well, you could encase the entire trap in silicone sealant. I'd like to make a better suggestion, but still have no idea which seal is not sealing.

This kind of confusion is usually best solved by posting a photo. Any chance?

 

[Nige F]

Fernox LSX....external leak sealer