Confusing leak

[Davros]

I would hazard a guess that you neightbours water tank is behind that bit of wall just tucked behind his door, and that he has a leaking pump. Im no expert, but i've seen it before.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Is there any odour? Might help diagnose whether it's a waste pipe leakage or not. Having had an inordinate amount of trouble with leaky windows, under sink pipes and dishwashers recently I would suggest you don't leave it too long to get someone in. However, I'd make sure your landlord is informed that's what you're doing, or give him an ultimatum that if he doesn't call someone in himself by a certain time then you will. Never having rented I'm not sure on the protocols.

 

[Pubey]

No odour, if anything maybe a soapy feel but that could just be the carpet. The protocol is that the leak is outside and no visible issues inside so it's up to the conscierge who is in charge of the building. If they want me to get a plumber out then I have to go through my letting agent. They need to get in next door and see what's going on (any bodies in the bath etc)

 

[OldBlueLady]

Well, whatever it is, I'd get on with it. Once water has a route to follow, it can be a bloody nuisance.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Can't wait for tomorrow's episode.

 

[Pubey]

Can't wait for tomorrow's episode.

The patch is getting bigger!

 

[OldBlueLady]

The patch is getting bigger!

Well stop adding to it then!!!

 

[Holy Joe]

Have you tried taking a water meter reading before leaving for work and then seeing if any has been used whilst you are out. Would indicate of a fault on the supply side

 

[Pubey]

Have you tried taking a water meter reading before leaving for work and then seeing if any has been used whilst you are out. Would indicate of a fault on the supply side

Meters are locked away somewhere only the conscierge can get them. Will ask him though if he could keep an eye on it

 

[Holy Joe]

Have you tried lifting the carpet to see if any better clues underneath. Is the carpet wetter in morning than evening?

 

[Pubey]

Should be all sorted. Apparently it's a leaking dishwasher hose from next door. Apparently they sent someone around to fix it yesterday, although to my eyes it seems to have got worse... so I will keep an eye on it over the weekend. I promise to keep all of you posted too because I know you're literally on the edge of your seats.

pubes xx

 

[OldBlueLady]

You ought to get a heater on the damp patch to dry it out or it will start to smell.......

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

You ought to get a heater on the damp patch to dry it out or it will start to smell.......

Apparently the other residents in the block are saying stuff like "thank god for that damp carpet smell, its really masking the pong coming from that flat that belongs to the guy with the pubic thatch on his head"

i imagine

:raspberry:

 

[Pubey]

Apparently the other residents in the block are saying stuff like "thank god for that damp carpet smell, its really masking the pong coming from that flat that belongs to the guy with the pubic thatch on his head"

i imagine

:raspberry:

Incidentally, my other neighbours' car reg is OBL, so it's either SZ's favourite Sawyer-hater, or Osama!

 

[londonblue]

It probably would get worse before it gets better. Chances are the plumber that mended it split a fair amount of water whilst mending the leak...

 

[Pubey]

It probably would get worse before it gets better. Chances are the plumber that mended it split a fair amount of water whilst mending the leak...

nice one, i didn't consider that.