What to do if the shower is leaking: typical problems and

How does a shower cabin work and what can fail in it? In this article, we will explore the most frequent cab malfunctions, ways to eliminate them and, in some cases, prevent breakdowns.

So let's get started.

Fault list

First, let us list the problems that the owner of the booth can face:

• Built-in mixer leak. He ceases to block the water and regulate its pressure.
• Malfunction of the shower mode switch: water is supplied only to one group of nozzles or, on the contrary, to all at once, regardless of the position of the handle.
• Shower room blockage: water accumulates in the shower tray.
• Flow release or siphon.
• Leak one of the compounds of the fence.

To clarify: with the appearance of water on the floor, it is sometimes quite difficult to determine where it comes from - from under the outlet or from one of the fencing joints. A simple experiment will help to clarify the diagnosis: the release will flow even when water is poured only into the pan.

Mixer

A typical built-in faucet uses two separate handles, each of which drives the plates of a ceramic cartridge, to adjust the head, the temperature of the water and to switch the shower modes. It is these cartridges that, in general, are the main weak point of the mixer: the chips of the plates themselves and the failure of their holders are the cause of the absolute majority of faults.

The method of repair in this case is one - the replacement of the corresponding cartridge.

Instructions for doing it yourself do not differ in complexity:

1. Shut off the water on the liner cold-water and hot water supply.
2. We find on the handle a plastic cap and remove it.
3. Unscrew the fastening screw hidden under the plug. He may have a hex head or a flat screwdriver.
4. Remove the handle.
5. We unscrew the decorative nut under it - strictly by hand, so as not to deform it and not damage the chrome finish.
6. Turn off the brass nut, which presses the cartridge to the mixer body.
7. We take out the faulty cartridge and replace it with a new one.

1. Putting the mixer in the reverse order.

Useful: as a rule, cartridge breakdowns are caused by an attempt to force the wedged sand or scale plates. The installation of coarse filters at the entrance to an apartment or house ensures that there is no suspended matter in the water; the price of the simplest filter is no more than 150 rubles.

Blockages

What should I do if the shower stall gets clogged and water does not leave the tray?

The reasons for the blockage in this case may be only two.

• Settled on the walls of the siphon and the knee, connecting it with sewage fat. It is abundant in soaps and most shampoos; when using moderately warm water, it tends to accumulate in the waste system.
• Hair will also inevitably be collected on the release grating, gradually reducing its clearance.

What can be done if the water goes bad from the shower?

Chemical cleaning

Both hair and fat are effectively dissolved by countless alkaline preparations designed specifically for cleaning the sewage system.

The algorithm of actions, in general, all manufacturers describe on the package:

1. The drug is poured into the issue in the amount of 200-500 milliliters.
2. After 2-4 hours, the sewage system is washed with water.

Mechanical cleaning

Problems with the shower can be solved with the help of a simple tool - plumbing cable. It is fed into the exhaust grille with continuous rotation; a hook at the end of the cable pulls the hair and hair of domestic animals on itself, which are removed from it after extraction. Fat plug is passed through them, after which the remaining fat is washed out with plenty of the most hot water.

Release and siphon leakage

What could be the reason if the shower is leaking in the area of ​​release?

An important point: before going for a new strapping, do not be lazy to measure the distance between the bottom of the pallet and the floor. The height of the siphon must be somewhat less than this distance - otherwise it simply cannot be installed without dismantling the pallet.

Leakage at the fence connections

If, with a shower jet directed at the booth walls, there are connections between the transparent enclosure and the main wall or between the enclosure and the pallet - obviously, there are gaps in them. The encapsulation of the shower enclosure is made with sanitary silicone sealant.

As in any business, there are several nuances:

• It is better to use a clear sealant.. Unlike white, it does not darken with prolonged contact with water.
• Buying a sealant is the case when it is better to overpay for a brand.. Cheap compositions of little-known manufacturers are characterized by poor adhesion to problematic surfaces (to put it simply, they do not adhere well to smooth plastic).
• The seams of a long-running booth should be pre-washed with an alkaline or acid detergent to remove limescale deposits. Then they are washed with water and dried for at least 24 hours.

Conclusion

As you can see, all the problems that a shower can create to its owner are completely solvable. Troubleshooting does not require special skills and extensive experience in repairing plumbing.

As usual, additional information can be found in the attached video in this article. Successes!