How Do You Repair A Shower Drain Leak?
You can repair a shower drain leak yourself without the assistance of a plumber. The steps required for completing a repair of such a leak are different for “washer-type” showers and “cartridge-type” showers. While there may be different types of showers other than these two common styles, shower makers designed most showers to be either “washer-type” or “cartridge-type.” Step 1 Turn off the water, and check the faucet to make sure it is turned off. Step 2 Put something on the shower drain to cover it, such as a towel or a cloth. Step 3 Put something soft like a towel or rag on the shower floor so that if you accidently drop something, it won’t damage the floor. Step 4 Take out the shower handle. “Washer-type” faucets require that you use a screwdriver to take out the valve cap. Find a little set screw, and loosen it to remove the shower handle. Step 5 Unscrew the faucet’s “packing nut” if it is a “washer-type” faucet. The “packing nut” is located under the handle.Take out the stem by
