DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum
>
DIY Home Improvement
>
Plumbing Forum
> Shower Leaking out of elbow
Go to Page...
LinkBack
Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Display Modes
03-28-2009, 02:00 PM
Brooksc08
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1
Shower Leaking out of elbow
How would i go about fixing my shower head thats leaking out of the "elbow" that i barely have access to? I did not install this shower myself so I dont know much.
Brooksc08
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by Brooksc08
04-13-2009, 06:06 PM
Redwood
Certified Lunatic
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Olde Tyme, Connecticut
Posts: 887
Is it leaking from where the shower arm screws into the drop ear elbow in the wall?
If so unscrew the shower arm and wrap the threads with teflon tape apply a little teflon paste and thread it in until tight. It shouldn't leak.
Inspect the threads on the end of the shower arm to make sure they haven't been damaged.
Redwood
View Public Profile
Visit Redwood's homepage!
Find More Posts by Redwood
04-13-2009, 06:10 PM
Obama the Plumber
Plumber
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 4
If you hold onto the shower head, that should give you enough leverage to unthread the shower arm.
Sometimes the arm will crack, but most of the time, a bit of tape and dope, and rethreading will do.
You're a little too young to smoke aren't you?
Obama the Plumber
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by Obama the Plumber
04-13-2009, 06:20 PM
Redwood
Certified Lunatic
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Olde Tyme, Connecticut
Posts: 887
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Obama the Plumber
You're a little too young to smoke aren't you?
I have a youthful appearance...
Redwood
View Public Profile
Visit Redwood's homepage!
Find More Posts by Redwood
Message
Cancel Changes
Quick Reply
The following errors occurred with your submission
Okay
Message:
Options
Quote message in reply?
Posting Quick Reply - Please Wait
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Show Printable Version
Email this Page
Search this Thread
:
Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode
Switch to Hybrid Mode
Switch to Threaded Mode
Posting Rules
You
may not
post new threads
You
may not
post replies
You
may not
post attachments
You
may not
edit your posts
BB code
is
On
Smilies
are
On
[IMG]
code is
On
HTML code is
Off
Trackbacks
are
Off
Pingbacks
are
On
Refbacks
are
On
Forum Rules
Similar Threads
Thread
Thread Starter
DIY Home Repair Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fixing leaking shower wall
cwack
Walls and Ceilings
1
01-02-2009
09:48 AM
Leaking Shower Arm
mjc1234
Plumbing Forum
3
08-05-2008
08:12 AM
repair a pinhole leak in pvc elbow joint in attic
baas2008
Plumbing Forum
8
02-04-2008
07:48 PM
Converting tub/shower to shower only
Bluesax
Plumbing Forum
3
09-06-2007
09:45 PM
Leaking shower diverter
Gearshift
Plumbing Forum
1
04-29-2007
06:41 PM
All Sponsors:
IMPERIAL BLADES
DumpsterSpot.com
Newest Threads
Window air condition unit
Carrier AC Outside Fan Will Not Turn ON
fan wont shut off
No Water Running Into or Out of Toilet
Need some advice
genie isd 990 excelerator will not stay on
Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
Need some help
drylocking basement and removing mold on concrete
One Word Game
Flashing problem?
Lawnmower Question
Size of intake vent?
Hall Way Door - Is this load bearing?
Hallway header options where door is
Granite Installed - Possible Issue?
FOLLOW US ON
LinkBack
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacks