Non use of shower and bathtub

[musiclvr56]

I live in a five year old townhouse where the developers couldn't have done anything cheaper and couldn't have used worse workers. A resident had to have her incorrectly installed 4 piece knock down shower completely replaced-there were gaps in the seam - took five years to have this slow leak happen-frightens me!

The shower and bathtub in my house hasn't been used for FIVE years-I sponge bathe which I will continue to do for several reasons. I don't know if there will be any problems now. As far as turning it on every month or two, I don't think it will matter at this point and please don't laugh at me, but I am afraid to turn it on. My plumber is having an operation and won't be available for six weeks. I appreciate your input. Thank you!



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[havasu]

We have multiple bathrooms, but one is a bathroom with a shower/tub combination, which has only been used 3 times in 10 years. The only thing I noticed was my cartridge became harder and harder to turn, until I replaced the cartridge. Now, the valve works fine, and I suspect it will last a few more years. I would agree that just exercising the valve left to right, depending on which valve you have, without activating the water, will surely help.

 

[musiclvr56]

We have multiple bathrooms, but one is a bathroom with a shower/tub combination, which has only been used 3 times in 10 years. The only thing I noticed was my cartridge became harder and harder to turn, until I replaced the cartridge. Now, the valve works fine, and I suspect it will last a few more years. I would agree that just exercising the valve left to right, depending on which valve you have, without activating the water, will surely help.

 

[musiclvr56]

"The only thing I noticed was my cartridge became harder and harder to turn, until I replaced the cartridge. Now, the valve works fine, and I suspect it will last a few more years. I would agree that just exercising the valve left to right, depending on which valve you have, without activating the water, will surely help." Embarrassed to tell you I'm not sure what you are talking about cartridge, valve. "

 

[sarg]

Might be a good idea to pour water into the drains occasionally to keep the p-traps full. It's what keeps the sewer gas from entering ........... the water in the drain will evaporate.

 

[musiclvr56]

Might be a good idea to pour water into the drains occasionally to keep the p-traps full. It's what keeps the sewer gas from entering ........... the water in the drain will evaporate.
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[musiclvr56]

I assume you know I am talking about the shower, not the toilet?

 

[havasu]

Showers also have p traps and will allow gasses inside unless you keep the trap wet.