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Post by geo on Nov 28, 2016 19:23:23 GMT
You may have looked. I assume the shower has a wastewater pump that pumps it up from floor level out of the boat. I hope you have an access to that pump and have you looked there. Had several leak.
Also do you have one of these boxes under the floor which collects all the waste waster and the pump automatically pumps it out of the boat. They seem to leak quite frequently.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2016 22:59:54 GMT
I've found the " Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure" is pretty good at fixing leaks so if you have a suspect joint in the wet room that stuff might save you taking the floor up. Another possibility is condensation , I fitted a computer fan in the bathroom mushroom slaved to the light, that kept things drier. I also fitted a liner on all the mushroom vents to stop moist air getting between the cieling and insulation.
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Post by tonyqj on Nov 28, 2016 23:18:32 GMT
I've found the " Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure" is pretty good at fixing leaks so if you have a suspect joint in the wet room that stuff might save you taking the floor up. Another possibility is condensation , I fitted a computer fan in the bathroom mushroom slaved to the light, that kept things drier. I also fitted a liner on all the mushroom vents to stop moist air getting between the cieling and insulation. Top Cat Yep, I'd go along with all that. I've even used CTCCC to cure an irritating little drip from a vent in the conservatory at home.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 8:48:25 GMT
Did you do the wet room yourself> Was a barrier/membrane put down before the tiles? Let's hope it's not leaking through and turns out to be a simple fix.
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Post by bodger on Nov 29, 2016 9:19:46 GMT
if the wetroom floor and floor/wall joints are not sealing properly it should not be too difficult to install another layer of waterproof material.
when I built a wetroom I used soft lino type material (cushionflor) in one piece over the whole floor and 6" up the walls (carefully cut darts in the corners and radiused fillets formed with solid backing material at the floor/wall junction) all stuck down and sealed with plenty of good old fashioned evostik. The only complication in your case would be removing and refitting the upper flange of the waste fitting.
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Nov 29, 2016 9:48:50 GMT
Post by mischief on Nov 29, 2016 9:48:50 GMT
Thanks everyone, some good advice here that I will be following before trying to rip up the floor. I bought the boat with the wet room fitted and it has a lovely floor that goes up the sides by several inches and looks in perfect condition. I have put paper underneath all visible pipes and they are all remaining dry so I am rather afraid that the problem is under the floor in the boat. The reason we are suspecting the wet room is that there was no problem until the shower started to be used.
I will let you know when we pinpoint the problem
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Post by lollygagger on Nov 29, 2016 10:08:48 GMT
Thanks everyone, some good advice here that I will be following before trying to rip up the floor. I bought the boat with the wet room fitted and it has a lovely floor that goes up the sides by several inches and looks in perfect condition. I have put paper underneath all visible pipes and they are all remaining dry so I am rather afraid that the problem is under the floor in the boat. The reason we are suspecting the wet room is that there was no problem until the shower started to be used. I will let you know when we pinpoint the problem Don't discount condensation though, I'm due to bale out and have no leaks. From May until now I haven't had to do it, it's only in the last month or so that it's been cold and damp enough. I have an oldish boat with slab polystyrene insulation, I guess spray foam done well would prevent it.
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Nov 29, 2016 10:24:07 GMT
Post by mischief on Nov 29, 2016 10:24:07 GMT
Thanks everyone, some good advice here that I will be following before trying to rip up the floor. I bought the boat with the wet room fitted and it has a lovely floor that goes up the sides by several inches and looks in perfect condition. I have put paper underneath all visible pipes and they are all remaining dry so I am rather afraid that the problem is under the floor in the boat. The reason we are suspecting the wet room is that there was no problem until the shower started to be used. I will let you know when we pinpoint the problem Don't discount condensation though, I'm due to bale out and have no leaks. From May until now I haven't had to do it, it's only in the last month or so that it's been cold and damp enough. I have an oldish boat with slab polystyrene insulation, I guess spray foam done well would prevent it. I have to admit that condensation wasn't something I was even considering. It seems to be an awful lot of water for condensation though, Is it possible to fill the bottom of a 42 foot narrowboat to the point of a very noticeable lean just from condensation?
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Nov 29, 2016 10:25:58 GMT
Post by JohnV on Nov 29, 2016 10:25:58 GMT
A noticeable lean ...... Bloody Hell Mischief, that is a serious amount of water.
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Post by lollygagger on Nov 29, 2016 10:37:25 GMT
Cripes! Is it coming through the floor? I'm on the case today, I'll see how deep mine is - there are several inches at the back where it gathers I'm sure...I put the hatch back without doing anything the other day, I don't like to rush into these things.
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Nov 29, 2016 10:42:13 GMT
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Post by lollygagger on Nov 29, 2016 10:42:13 GMT
A random Google answer from Bolton council produces some numbers to think about.Per 24 hours: 2 people at home can produce = 3 pints Washing dishes = 2 pints A bath or shower = 2 pints Bottled gas heater (8 hours use) = 4 pints Drying clothes indoors = 9 pints Cooking and use of a kettle = 6 pints
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Nov 29, 2016 10:45:52 GMT
Post by mischief on Nov 29, 2016 10:45:52 GMT
A random Google answer from Bolton council produces some numbers to think about.Per 24 hours: 2 people at home can produce = 3 pints Washing dishes = 2 pints A bath or shower = 2 pints Bottled gas heater (8 hours use) = 4 pints Drying clothes indoors = 9 pints Cooking and use of a kettle = 6 pints New rule for next door, no breathing, washing, cleaning or hot drinks to see if it helps! That is a scary amount of water.
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Nov 29, 2016 10:48:02 GMT
Post by mischief on Nov 29, 2016 10:48:02 GMT
Cripes! Is it coming through the floor? I'm on the case today, I'll see how deep mine is - there are several inches at the back where it gathers I'm sure...I put the hatch back without doing anything the other day, I don't like to rush into these things. The floors seem dry, the only thing that makes sense to me is that something somewhere is definitely leaking - I just can't find it! So we are back to the 'it only started when someone moved in and went for daily showers' fact that I hope isn't a red herring. This is something that is seriously worrying me to be honest, to be fair though the boat has always leaned a bit as all the ballast appears to be at the back. Another job that needs resolving.
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Nov 29, 2016 10:50:16 GMT
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Post by lollygagger on Nov 29, 2016 10:50:16 GMT
A random Google answer from Bolton council produces some numbers to think about.Per 24 hours: 2 people at home can produce = 3 pints Washing dishes = 2 pints A bath or shower = 2 pints Bottled gas heater (8 hours use) = 4 pints Drying clothes indoors = 9 pints Cooking and use of a kettle = 6 pints New rule for next door, no breathing, washing, cleaning or hot drinks to see if it helps! That is a scary amount of water. I know how you ladies are for washing clothes and your hair. I'm a single smelly bloke, I would guess fom experience you and yours probably do 10x as much showering and clothes washing as me, there are two of you and only one of me, but I still have a considerable amount to bale out.
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Nov 29, 2016 10:51:43 GMT
Post by JohnV on Nov 29, 2016 10:51:43 GMT
A random Google answer from Bolton council produces some numbers to think about.Per 24 hours: 2 people at home can produce = 3 pints Washing dishes = 2 pints A bath or shower = 2 pints Bottled gas heater (8 hours use) = 4 pints Drying clothes indoors = 9 pints Cooking and use of a kettle = 6 pints They might have been produced by Bolton council but "Cooking and use of a kettle = 6 pints" sorry but that's 2 kettles full of water lost a day ...... that's more than I use a day
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