Leak from brand new bathroom!

sg0102

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Hope these images work. This the waste unit in the shower, both in and how it looks today when removed.

So, in answer to you misterbaxter, yes I could easily I thought...

andyhop

That type of trap screws in, by removing the cup and chrome cover you won't have disturbed anything

These types of traps are crap, they have a multifit compression style joint that needs access to tighten after the tray has been laid. Better with a wirliquin brand that's a solvent fitting and can be fitted from above then 2 screws hold the trap to the tray

sg0102

Thanks andy. It was straight from Victoria plum - based on what you say do you think it could it still be the cause? Or is it just a general complaint that they aren't great?

MisterBaxter

sg0102 wrote: »

Thanks andy. It was straight from Victoria plum - based on what you say do you think it could it still be the cause? Or is it just a general complaint that they aren't great?

I've got something very similar on mine picked up from screwfix and not had any issues with it but if the trap itself was a little loose then removing the top could have shifted it enough to cause a leak or it could be where the waste pipe goes in to the outlet. I have ready access to mine so if there was a problem then I would be able to repair it. Ideally if you have a completely inaccessible waste you want something doesn't require maintenance access. I can't see why it wouldn't be a simple repair once you have access to the trap. Changing the trap now will require access under the tray.

I still think the trap is the most likely cause but you can't rule out poorly sealed tray edges.

andyhop

The problem witht his type of trap is you can't get a good grip to tighten. I would always silicone both sides of the rubber too .

Its either tray up or cut access from under

sg0102

Which would you do?

MisterBaxter

sg0102 wrote: »

Which would you do?

Access from under by forming some sort of hatch in the ceiling would probably be less disruptive overall. I would be concerned about damage the to the floor tiles and wall tiles. Whatever you do you are going to have to do some work to the ceiling to deal with the damp patch so cutting an access would also allow the area to dry out a bit.

Unfortunately if it turns out not to be the trap then you will end up doing more investigation to find out the actual source.

sg0102

Thanks. The advice is really appreciated.

And. Any view on how I should play it with the plumber? Should he cover this or me? Or half way?

MisterBaxter

The bathroom was only installed 3 months ago and you cleaned the trap exactly how it was designed to be cleaned (assuming this is the probelm) so I would say it was a defect in the installation, if the leak is from pipework or sealing then I would say that is also a defect.

If the plumber is honest then he should pick up the issues for you. It's when things do go wrong that you find out just how honest a builder is.

Hope it gets sorted.

sg0102

Thanks - he is coming over this morning.

I shall let you know how it goes!