This is likely "sewer gas" and can cause headaches, dizziness, etc. if you remain exposed to it for a prolonged period of time. This originates mostly in the drain openings of fixtures that are seldom used - such as sinks and showers of basements, guest rooms, etc.
When these fixtures do not get used regularly, the relatively small amount of water that is designed to always be present in the "trap" portion of the drain pipe eventually evaporates. This trapped water prevents the the gasses in the sewer / septic system from passing through the trap. Without it, these gasses will rise through the pipes connected to the sewer / septic system and exit into your living space via the drain opening in the floor drain, shower, tub, sink and even toilet if left unused long enough.
It is usually resolved very easily by slowly pouring about a 1/2 gallon of water down the drain. The water now isolates the drain opening from the sewer / septic system and effectively stops odors from escaping. If you find that this is happening regularly (often from floor drains in dry basements) you should slowly pour water 1/2 gallon of water into the drain, and then add 2 to 3 ounces of cooking oil. The oil is lighter than water and will sit on top of the water surface. Oil does not evaporate and blocks the water from evaporating through it. Evaporation of the water in the trap will take place from the sewer / septic side of the trap, but it occurs at a much slower rate.
After filling the traps with water or water & oil, just ventilate and you're done!
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Better to order direct from Maax to be sure of the part and get warranty. They are expensive. Model 4343 doesn't appear to be a valid product
https://www.google.com/search?q=Maax+Rainforest+shower+4343+parts
To find out more about replacement components, get in touch with MAAX directly or go to their website. You might be able to obtain the precise control panel you require from one of their authorized dealers or distributors.It will ensure you get an original one
There are 2 types of litghly cover. A twist off (1/4) turn and a some pry off. It shouldn't be required hi torque. Try twist off first counter clockwise
Generally the drains that are controlled from the
OVER-FLOW do indeed have a rod that goes down
from the face of the overflow... which lifts (opens)
the drain by lifting a hollow (typically plastic) sleeve
from in front of the outflow of the drain...
It is hollow to allow the OVERFLOW to work at all times.
The version you seem to have... WOULD have a
bellows like device that pushes on a plug lever...
More complex... but I seriously believe both may be
serviced through the OVERFLOW
(will attach a drawing below)...
OBVIOUSLY you will want to block the drain before rolling & dropping screws in, on & around the drain HOLE...
Once you see the diagram of the drain MECHANISM...
you will be able to see that jamming in a coat-hanger
was a terrible idea.
You can still most likely remove and repair the
mechanism ... (from the over-flow)
ELSE
You are looking at buying a new one and installing the entire drain from the bottom (hopefully).
Diagram of drains:
Go to Bing homepageCarnac the Magnificent
Good tips, but I haven't seen this answered yet. We just bought a house with a Maax tub. The drain is not a pop down, pop up deal. You push in a button in the overflow to raise the drain plug. But the vacuum of the drain pulls it down again. So you have to hold the plug in the entire time it takes to drain. I'm told something can be adjusted for this, but I'm not a plumber, and so far it's not obvious.
If it requires 110/220 volts and was wired to a double breaker... check to see that the do-it-yourself electrician put the breaker in a location that will give 220 volts and not 2 parallel feeds on the same side of the panel. Or else turn the double breaker off and then on to reset it.
Question edited for correct spelling of maker 'Noen' to 'Moen'.
'Fix' as in it is leaking? Or tighten it down because it is wobbly, or something completely different?
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