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The upstairs shower has developed a leak from somewhere. We very rarely use it (just our daughter) and so have no idea how long it's been going on for, but there's a considerably amount of black mould that's built up caused by the constant dripping
The back plate doesn't seem to be attached to the wall and i can get a screwdriver behind it, however it seems to be fixed in place by the 2 sticky out things (very technical!)
I've managed to get the main covers off, but can't find any other method to get the next bits off, to then remove the backplate and see where the leak is coming from.
It's weird as it's threaded on the inside, which suggests it screws onto something, but i've tried my best with no success, unsure if it's just 14 years (estimate) worth of silicone and water that's caused it to corrode. I'm reluctant to attack with WD40 because i imagine there's a decent bit of rubber/plastic
UPDATE - Shower front plate is off. Thank you mole grips!
I've now located the source of the drip. It's coming from the point where the protruding pipe comes out of the larger fitting. I can't see an obvious bit which may need tightening to restrict it, now anywhere that could have a washer needing to be replaced.
For reference, the top valve (where the leak is coming from) is the one which controls whether it's the shower head or the bath tap.
The upstairs shower has developed a leak from somewhere. We very rarely use it (just our daughter) and so have no idea how long it's been going on for, but there's a considerably amount of black mould that's built up caused by the constant dripping
The back plate doesn't seem to be attached to the wall and i can get a screwdriver behind it, however it seems to be fixed in place by the 2 sticky out things (very technical!)
I've managed to get the main covers off, but can't find any other method to get the next bits off, to then remove the backplate and see where the leak is coming from.
It's weird as it's threaded on the inside, which suggests it screws onto something, but i've tried my best with no success, unsure if it's just 14 years (estimate) worth of silicone and water that's caused it to corrode. I'm reluctant to attack with WD40 because i imagine there's a decent bit of rubber/plastic
UPDATE - Shower front plate is off. Thank you mole grips!
I've now located the source of the drip. It's coming from the point where the protruding pipe comes out of the larger fitting. I can't see an obvious bit which may need tightening to restrict it, now anywhere that could have a washer needing to be replaced.
For reference, the top valve (where the leak is coming from) is the one which controls whether it's the shower head or the bath tap.
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