This should have been simple...
Replaced PP h/c valve stems and diverter to stop slow leak in tub. Now I have a slow leak through ceiling. Used pipe joint compound on threads and ensured everything was tight. There was great rejoicing for a few days (as I also installed a whole house water filter, a clear wave and got the neutralizer working that day) and then...drip, drip drip. The drip is inconsistent -- when the kids take a bath no water, wife takes shower, sometimes water. I caulked everything thinking it could be that simple. Today I had my parrot in the shower for about 30 min and drip drip drip. I cut the ceiling (which kills me as there are swirls in the plaster I will never be able to replicate). There is wood I cannot see through, but water seems to be coming from valve area.
If a valve(s) were leaking, I would assume it would leak whether open or shut. Not 100% sure, but I'm guessing when using tub spout there is no leak, but when using shower there is. I need to wait for things to dry before I begin trying to pinpoint the problem, but could the diverter be the culprit, and if so how? Thoughts?
Thanks
Replaced PP h/c valve stems and diverter to stop slow leak in tub. Now I have a slow leak through ceiling. Used pipe joint compound on threads and ensured everything was tight. There was great rejoicing for a few days (as I also installed a whole house water filter, a clear wave and got the neutralizer working that day) and then...drip, drip drip. The drip is inconsistent -- when the kids take a bath no water, wife takes shower, sometimes water. I caulked everything thinking it could be that simple. Today I had my parrot in the shower for about 30 min and drip drip drip. I cut the ceiling (which kills me as there are swirls in the plaster I will never be able to replicate). There is wood I cannot see through, but water seems to be coming from valve area.
If a valve(s) were leaking, I would assume it would leak whether open or shut. Not 100% sure, but I'm guessing when using tub spout there is no leak, but when using shower there is. I need to wait for things to dry before I begin trying to pinpoint the problem, but could the diverter be the culprit, and if so how? Thoughts?
Thanks