Leaky outdoor shower November 11, 2010, 07:08:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 118184The outdoor shower on my 2001 mb is leaking from hole in the mixing chamber when the water is turned on. I believe the hole is a vent to allow the fixture to drain to prevent any freeze damage, I would assume that there is to be a check valve there to close the vent when water pressure is applied. I haven"t really got into it yet but I thought I'd check with the group for any suggestions before I go any further.As always thanks for everyone;s assistanceJim
Leaky outdoor shower Reply #1 – November 12, 2010, 08:33:35 am Yahoo Message Number: 118186I noticed the same thing on my indoor shower faucet (I have rarely used the outdoor faucet). I called the mothership and asked about the leak. I was told that the pinhole leak is exactly as you said - to drain the line. There is no check valve. It is my understanding that the indoor and outdoor setups are the same, so I would not expect there to be a check valve outside. Ken F in NM
Leaky outdoor shower Reply #2 – November 12, 2010, 11:18:23 am Yahoo Message Number: 118189QuoteI called the mothership and asked about the leak. I was told that the pinhole leak is exactly as you said - to drain the line. There is no check valve. It is my understanding that the indoor and outdoor setups are the same, so I would not expect there to be a check valve outside. I don't buy it. Without a check valve, why wouldn't it come out all the time that the hose is under pressure, with the faucet valves on?Steve
Leaky outdoor shower Reply #3 – November 13, 2010, 09:08:26 am Yahoo Message Number: 118208"> I called the mothership and asked about the Quote > leak. I was told that the pinhole leak is exactly as you said - to > drain the line. There is no check valve. It is my understanding that > the indoor and outdoor setups are the same, so I would not expect > there to be a check valve outside. I don't buy it. Without a check valve, why wouldn't it come out all the time that the hose is under pressure, with the faucet valves on?Steve"Mine does. Ken F in NM[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Leaky outdoor shower Reply #4 – November 13, 2010, 12:42:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 118221QuoteMine does. Ken F in NM Then you have a problem - it shouldn't.Steve
Leaky outdoor shower Reply #5 – November 13, 2010, 04:09:17 pm Yahoo Message Number: 118227After a little more investigation I found a little black flapper valve. It did not appear bad it may have just got misaligned. It got it out and put back the way I thought it should go and it worked, no spray from the vent hole and I could her is draw air
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