There is water pouring from behind the actual shower on the wall when we turn the shower on. When we take the shower head off, it stops leaking - we have replaced the hose and checked that the shower head isn't blocked. Any ideas?
2007-01-01 10:30:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If this water is coming from a small piece of plastic tube at the bottom of the shower housing then you have burst the OPD ( overpressure relief device).
This is a very small diaphram or hard rubber ball inside a plastic attachment.
Its very simple to replace and you need to contact the manufacturer and buy a replacement or two.
Its a five minute job if you have the tools.
2007-01-01 19:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by robert22061954 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you removed the shower head, did you clean the screen of debris? Not all models have a screen, so look there first. If there is a blockage in the head, water pressure will build up, and if you didn't put any Teflon tape, or pipe joint compound, then water can spray out the back of the head, and it seems like there is a leak in the wall. Try these first, and if you still can't find the problem, call a professional. The longer you wait, the worse the situation will get, and mildew and mold can be the result. Not to mention how the water will ruin floors, walls, etc. Good luck to you, and Happy new year!
2007-01-01 10:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the leak stops when you take the head off, then pressure is building and causing the leak. The two possible places to leak are; 1 the head & neck, use teflon on both threads and tighten the neck in the wall then the head. 2 the actual diverter ( where you switch over from tub to shower) probably just have to tighten the packing nut or put teflon on the stem then tighten. good luck
2007-01-01 11:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sal B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a filter on the end of the shower hose that is fitted on the shower end. unscrew this and see if the filter is blocked. It is a small plastic on, so watch you don't lose it. Other fault could be a leaking joint in the shower itself. Remove the front cover and see if you can see a leak with the shower switched on.
2007-01-01 11:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try wrapping a few layers of plumbers tape around the thread of the shower attachment. Sounds like the water is leaking from here under the normal pressure of the shower use.
2007-01-01 10:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really could just be your period. since you are trying to conceive you are becoming more in tune with your body and every symptom is making you feel pregnant in return making you hvae pregnancy like symptoms. Dont give up hope. there very well may be a baby in the making!! If not have sex 11-14 days from the day you started your period. That is when you ovulate. (that theory worked twice for me, pregnant the very first try second pregnancy) good luck and best wishes.
2016-05-23 04:09:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful..water and electricity do not mix.Suggest you switch it off from the mains and call a qualified plumber to check it out..
2007-01-01 10:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by Red 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes call for a plumber
2007-01-01 10:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by dundee dom 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call a plumber!!
2007-01-01 10:32:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do as RED says.
2007-01-01 10:36:11 · answer #10 · answered by Max 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋