zokvus6
09-02-04, 04:19 PM
I need to fix a leaking shower drain. It has a fiberglass type base. I took the drain cover off and there was a rotting rubber gasket between the drain pipe and the drain flange. I removed it, obtained a black rubber coupling type round thing at H.D., rammed that in between the pipe and the flange with a mallet and then cut off about an inch excess. What I am thinking now is to seal it with silicon caulk, as well at the joint between the drain flange and the shower base itself. There is a gap of about 1/8" between the two. Is there any other thing that should be done to seal this so it won't leak?? What sealant would work best, and how long will this type of repair last? I have some epoxy putty on hand if that would be better to use.
The shower drain is visible but inaccessible from below, as it's drain trap is sitting in a notch in the joist right beside a heater duct and there is an electrical wire near there too.
I know these leaks are VERY common, and this may just be a "patch" but doing a full rip out type repair is NOT in the budget as my job was offshored! Thanks in advance for any help!
(Upcoming projects after this: replace shower door,replace bathtub faucet,
fix leaking utility tub drain, replace another lavatory faucet) WHEW!
The shower drain is visible but inaccessible from below, as it's drain trap is sitting in a notch in the joist right beside a heater duct and there is an electrical wire near there too.
I know these leaks are VERY common, and this may just be a "patch" but doing a full rip out type repair is NOT in the budget as my job was offshored! Thanks in advance for any help!
(Upcoming projects after this: replace shower door,replace bathtub faucet,
fix leaking utility tub drain, replace another lavatory faucet) WHEW!