How to eliminate the breakdown of the shower cabin

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Contents

  • 1 How to repair the shower hose
  • 2 How to repair the shower tray
  • 3 How to fix the faucet in the shower
  • 4 Repairing the siphon in the shower
  • 5 How to replace the cartridge in the shower
  • 6 How to replace the glass in the shower
  • 7 Other types of shower repair

The main causes of the showerthe cabin may be improperly assembled or assembled, as well as a long service life. Even very high-quality and expensive products are susceptible to all kinds of breakdowns and this is natural. However, the repair of shower cabins with their own hands can be made quite simply, if you understand how to fix a number of frequent malfunctions.

How to repair the shower hose

Most often, a hose bursts in the shower cubicle. Before you repair the shower hose, you should go to the store and buy a new one, since the simplest solution is to replace it with a new one. To do this, proceed as follows:

  • Unscrew the watering can;
  • Using special keys, unscrew the nut from the mixer;
  • Screw the new hose onto the mixer using rubber gaskets;
  • Install the new hose to the watering can, using a nut.
Installing the hose clamp on the shower hose

You can repair the shower hose with a clamp.

Buying a new hose is best to go to the store with the old one. This will help to buy a product with a similar thread on the nuts.

If, for some reason, it is impossible to make a replacement, you need to find out how to fix the shower hose. To do this, you can choose the appropriate element for the size and diameter of the PVC hose and insert it into the leaky area or install a yoke.

How to repair the shower tray

Due to improper installation, which results from improper adjustment of the legs in the pallet base frame or due to inaccurate operation, a crack may form in it. If it is not possible to replace it with a new one, you need to know how to repair the shower tray.

If cracks of length not exceeding 35 cm or holes of sizes no more than 100х100 mm are found, an excellent solution to the problem is to pour liquid acrylic. To do this, you need to purchase a repair kit for acrylic baths, which includes liquid acrylic, hardener and abrasive laces. To carry out repairs, you should:

  • Extend the fracture by several millimeters with the help of a grinder;
  • Clean the repair area on the pallet from dirt, degrease;
  • Prepare a mixture of liquid acrylic and hardener, according to the instructions;
  • Pour mixture into hole or crack;
  • Remove excess mix by using a rubber spatula;
  • Cover with adhesive tape and leave until completely dry;
  • Remove the adhesive tape and polish the repaired place.

Having eliminated a hole or a crack, it is necessary to find out and get rid of the causes of their occurrence. To do this, you can strengthen the pallet, laying under it a brick pillow and filling it with a mounting foam with a small expansion ratio.

Brick shower pillow

A brick cushion will protect the pallet from cracks.

How to fix the faucet in the shower

The faucet in the shower has a more complex device than in other plumbing fixtures. Causes of breakdowns can be various factors, which makes this phenomenon frequent. Therefore, for normal operation, you need to know how to repair the shower in the event of a faucet breakage.

Often, many people are faced with such a problem as a weak shower flow from the shower, this can be caused by the obstruction of the aerator. To eliminate it, it is necessary: ​​

  • Remove aerator;
  • Rinse it under a stream of water or purge;
  • Set to its place.
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If leakage occurs, it is necessary to replace the sealing rings or rubber gaskets. For this it follows:

  • Remove the nut holding the spout and remove it;
  • Unscrew the bushing inside the spout together with the nut, using a hexagon;
  • Remove the bush from the nut;
  • Replace sealing rings that have become unusable with new ones;
  • Assemble the mixer back in the reverse order.

For complex malfunctions that are difficult or impossible to eliminate, it is recommended that the mixer in the shower is completely replaced for normal operation.

When troubleshooting a mixer, it is not recommended to use a gas or a wrench. All work can be done by hand.

Repair of the siphon in the shower

A broken siphon leads to an unpleasant odor in the shower cubicle. In order to repair the siphon in the shower, you must remove the pallet screen, unscrew the top of the siphon and replace it with a new one.

Replacement of the sewage siphon is a very laborious process. During this type of work, you will need rubber gaskets and special tools. It may also be necessary to eliminate bending blockage. To do this, disassemble and clean the siphon.

How to replace the cartridge in the shower cabin

If you follow the instructions, then replacing the cartridge in the shower is not difficult. To begin with, it is necessary to turn off the water from the common riser and raise the mixer lever to the highest position. After this, it is necessary to remove the cap with a blue and red mark, using a thin screwdriver. After loosening the screw under it, you can remove the mixer lever.

Shower cartridge

So it looks like the cartridge for the shower

Next, you need to carefully unscrew the chrome plated decorative cap and the nut that fixes the cartridge, using the adjustable wrench. After cleaning the cartridge seat, install a new one. After this, it is necessary to perform all listed processes in the reverse order.

How to replace the glass in the shower cabin

Replacing the glass in the shower - the process is very simple, if it is the doors, side and front windows. Replacement of the rear walls involves dismantling the top of the shower enclosure completely, which complicates the process.

All windows are installed using rubber seals. In order to remove the broken glass, it is necessary to remove one booth stand, take out the seal and remove the glass fragments. Install the new glass and do the same processes in reverse order.

In order to eliminate the possibility of a subsequent breakage of the glasses, it is recommended to protect them with a shockproof film. This method is suitable for ordinary non-hardened glass.

Other types of shower repair

In the shower cubicles, various malfunctions can occur. Many of them are associated with leaks in pipelines and connections that are hidden behind the shower panel. These types of faults are easier to prevent than to eliminate. The panel is connected to the rear walls of the cabin, and for complete access to communications, complete dismantling is necessary. The exception is the shower box, which is not attached to the wall, and repairs, so it is easier. To troubleshoot problems associated with it, you can simply move it away.

In addition, there may be minor breakages such as wear of rollers and door handles. In this case, before fixing the shower, you do not have to study complicated instructions, since the repair is simple.

Shower rollers

This is how the rollers of the shower door look.

As a result of aggressive action of various agents or mechanical damage, corrosion marks on metal parts may appear. To eliminate them, you must:

  • Scratch off the damaged area;
  • In case of deep damage apply the autoloader and re-sand;
  • Degrease the surface;
  • Blow out the paint from the can.

When the cabin is leaking, it is necessary to seal the equipment. Before this, remove the old sealant and rinse the frame with a soap solution. Dry, degrease and apply new sealant.

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