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    May 24, 2015, 12:31 PM
    Ceiling leak when shower is on
    Ceiling leaks when shower is on. Does not leak if tub water faucet is on. Appears dry when water is off.
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    May 24, 2015, 03:41 PM
    Probably leaking where the shower arm screw into the drop ell.
    Remove shower arm, coat threads with thread joint compound and screw back in.
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    May 30, 2015, 06:16 AM
    Are there any cracks in tub / shower enclosure ? Do you get wet floor outside shower after you shower ?

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