Plumbing: Caulked Shower Surround

[gcdonner]

I was visiting with a new acquaintance in Kentucky a few years back and needed to use the restroom. I discovered you didn't have to worry about flushing, since everything was immediately flushed away by the stream running under the seating.

[RZehr]

I hope their bathtub and shower was up stream.

I just had some work inspected today on some plumbing I had done and it didn’t pass. Few things to correct. I’m guessing that part of Kentucky doesn’t have many building codes or inspections?

[gcdonner]

I hope their bathtub and shower was up stream.

I just had some work inspected today on some plumbing I had done and it didn’t pass. Few things to correct. I’m guessing that part of Kentucky doesn’t have many building codes or inspections?

I dare say they had NO codes or inspections. Their washing facilities were normally washing in the creek, though they went out and bought a child's wading pool just for my family to use while we were there. Their water source was directly off the mountain..freezing cold spring water. Great drinking, but hard to bathe in...
I wondered about other people down stream from them. They were the first outhouse on the stream.

[temporal1]

2025

2016:

Thought of MD's plumbing threads, got some good help there, still appreciative.

This project was caulking an acrylic shower surround. White.
Definitely not a professional job, but, i think it will work.

i used silicone caulk, it seems to be holding ok.
(i googled, some have problems getting it to stick.)

^^My earlier plumbing projects are holding up well. Thanks to all.
i’m amazed my gas WATER HEATER has held up, but .. it won’t last forever.

i saw this recommendation, it looks great to me!
i’m hoping others here will advise.

Water heater HOSE BIB
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The hose bib on a water heater is a small spigot or faucet located near the bottom of the tank.
It is primarily used to drain the tank for maintenance, flush out sediment, or during replacement. Additionally, high temperatures from the water heater can cause the hose bib to degrade over time, necessitating its replacement before it breaks.

He likes BRADFORD-WHITE brand water heaters.

[temporal1]

2026 / Done.

The last one lasted 5 years.

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