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    Jan 3, 2007, 07:12 AM
    Shower Drain Leak
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    Speedball,

    I have a similar problem... I have a fiberglass shower base in my house, about 6 yrs old. I find now that water is leaking below to the 1st floor when the shower is used. I haven't been able to try too many investigation tricks but plan on clogging the drain and filling up the tub to see if it's the plumbing.

    Anything else I should try? Would hate to have to rip up the base and put in a new one.

    Also want to mention I'm a new homeowner so trying to become more familiar with everything.

    Thanks!
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    Jan 3, 2007, 04:17 PM
    My bet's on the seal of the drain lip. (see image) If you still have a leak when you close off the drain and put a inch or so of water in the base then the first thing I would do is open up the ceiling, loosen the large retaining nut and running a small rope of plumbers putty under the drain lip. Now tighten the nut up, remove the excess putty that squeezed out and test again. Bet the leak's gone now. Good luck, Tom
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