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    pbcho Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 28, 2010, 06:01 PM
    Leaking shower
    Shower appears to be leaking as water drips down through the ceiling below. This is a bathtub/shower combo, there is no water problem when the tub is used, only the shower. I have caulked every inch of the surround and where the tub meets the tile floor outside of the tub. I am wondering if I need to open the wall to see if the actual pipes to the shower head are leaking but would like to try all possible alternatives before doing so
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    Dec 28, 2010, 06:19 PM

    Hi Pbcho...

    If this is a single handle tub/shower valve how about removing the trim plate to see if you can see anything behind the wall? Use a flashlight and run the shower... see what you find behind the wall.

    If this is a two/three handle tub/shower valve I would still recommend removing the handles/trim and run water to shower... see if you see anything at the valve diverter.

    Let me know what you think...

    Mark
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