OT: need home plumbing advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 12-13-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

try a 6x jr. about twenty feet down with 40# mono,backed with 65#spectra. U should hook up with something....

I like 40lb mono, going to 80 lb spectra. It makes for a better knot connection...

SDlocal1 · 12-14-2010, 06:53 AM

I suggest also to start with removing the shower valve plate and checking for water first. If it's wet it's in the upper plumbing, if not it's in the lower pluming. It's a simple check.

Handymansd · 12-14-2010, 07:19 AM

These leaks can usually be relatively simple to locate when done properly. Although there are some that can be a real nightmare, it is unlikely, but even an odd roof leak from the other side of the house can be the culprit sometimes. Water has a funny way of finding its way down sometimes. Most of the things people have mentioned here are easy simple things that any plumber should have looked at (not that all plumbers have their chit together), but there are a number of other things that should probably be inspected. Also a big concern after finding this leak is making sure to get these areas properly dried out to ensure that you are not harboring those nasty mold guys.

A moisture gauge, camera, knowledge of how plumbing works, a little experience in leak detection, and a bit of luck, Hmmm.... that sounds like most kayak fisherman

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I sent you a pm with my contact information.

old_rookie · 12-14-2010, 08:54 AM

Thanks for all the replies.

Yeah, taking that plate off is an easy check. I'll be doing that next. There isn't a shower-pan - its all tile. They dug into the concrete a bit, replaced some of the drain, re-constructed the 'pan' area with concrete. We have had the drain back-up and fill the shower with 1/2" or so once, didn't have a leak that time. So I'm thinking there isn't a problem down there.

When the remodel was done, the upper part of the plumbing was replaced, they extended it up higher since I'm 6'2 - not sure about what was replaced going up to the valve - I took pics during the work, maybe I can 'see' into the wall as to what was done.

Riskey Water · 12-14-2010, 02:32 PM

I repaired a shower pan this summer for some people that had thier shower redone the previous year by someone else .I was told that it had leaked since the remodel .So I do the work requested and there was still water leaking from under the floor tile to the carpet.It turned out that the guy DID NOT REPLACE the WAX RING so with every flush water would go under the floor tile instead and to the carpet .finding the true leak can be tricky ,good luck

12-14-2010, 07:19 AM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	These leaks can usually be relatively simple to locate when done properly. Although there are some that can be a real nightmare, it is unlikely, but even an odd roof leak from the other side of the house can be the culprit sometimes. Water has a funny way of finding its way down sometimes. Most of the things people have mentioned here are easy simple things that any plumber should have looked at (not that all plumbers have their chit together), but there are a number of other things that should probably be inspected. Also a big concern after finding this leak is making sure to get these areas properly dried out to ensure that you are not harboring those nasty mold guys. A moisture gauge, camera, knowledge of how plumbing works, a little experience in leak detection, and a bit of luck, Hmmm.... that sounds like most kayak fisherman . I sent you a pm with my contact information. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

12-14-2010, 06:53 AM	#2
SDlocal1 Junior Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 6	I suggest also to start with removing the shower valve plate and checking for water first. If it's wet it's in the upper plumbing, if not it's in the lower pluming. It's a simple check.

12-14-2010, 08:54 AM	#4
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Thanks for all the replies. Yeah, taking that plate off is an easy check. I'll be doing that next. There isn't a shower-pan - its all tile. They dug into the concrete a bit, replaced some of the drain, re-constructed the 'pan' area with concrete. We have had the drain back-up and fill the shower with 1/2" or so once, didn't have a leak that time. So I'm thinking there isn't a problem down there. When the remodel was done, the upper part of the plumbing was replaced, they extended it up higher since I'm 6'2 - not sure about what was replaced going up to the valve - I took pics during the work, maybe I can 'see' into the wall as to what was done.

12-14-2010, 02:32 PM	#5
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	I repaired a shower pan this summer for some people that had thier shower redone the previous year by someone else .I was told that it had leaked since the remodel .So I do the work requested and there was still water leaking from under the floor tile to the carpet.It turned out that the guy DID NOT REPLACE the WAX RING so with every flush water would go under the floor tile instead and to the carpet .finding the true leak can be tricky ,good luck