I have a small leak coming from my shower. It is behind the one handle that controls temp. I took off the handle and all the caulk around it, and it looks like there might be a small crack in the plastic. Can I just put epoxy or something else on it? I don’t want to take the ceramic tile off to replace it.

-Jan

Jan, if there is a crack in a part of the fixture, especially in a part that’s plastic, you should replace at least that part. Repairing the part might work, but plastics can be difficult to repair and the potential damage the leak may cause if it reopens may not be worth it. The epoxy we use is only for lining pipes, but there are other epoxies and compounds that can be used in plastic repairs. I would contact the store where you bought it, or the manufacturer, to see if a replacement part is available.

-Brian

Sometimes after the water has been run once for a bath, if the water is ran again shortly after it comes out with a yellow tint. Does this indicate there is something wrond with my pipes or maybe my hot water heater?

-Jay

Jay, When the flow of water coming into your bathtub is shut off, it becomes stagnant and comes into contact with tuberculation in the pipes. Tuberculation is the buildup of deposit (scale or rust for example) in a pipe -possibly from corrosion. It can cause water discoloration and even low water pressure if builds up too much. Having someone clean out the pipe will take care of the discoloration and epoxy lining it will prevent it from happening in the future.

-Brian