Apartment shower leak

[Dryser]

Moved in about 10 months ago. Assumed this was just a left over hole from a rod to hold shower supplies.
this past week it started leaking.
I don’t know ANYTHING about plumbing, any ideas ??

 

[Dryser]

Also. There’s this thing on the ceiling of the shower. got 8 screws in it. … dunno what that is either.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Odd. I am assuming there is an apartment above you and this could be some vestigial a piece of plumbing from the apartment above. That access panel may also be for access to some of the upstairs "neighbors" plumbing. I'd call the landlord and get it 'splained to your satisfaction.

 

[sawguy]

Condensate drain for A/C ?

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Condensate drain for A/C ?

That's a scary thought! By the way, the family will be starting off on a road trip to SD to visit that fine state. Is it going to be hot or cool, dry or rainy? Thanks in advance for your weather guesses!

 

[sawguy]

Gonna be hot! I don't think much rain. Enjoy South Dakota!

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Thanks sawguy! We are looking forward to it!

 

[Twowaxhack]

May be the auxiliary condensate drain from an AC.

A back up drain for the AC when the primary drain fails.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

May be the auxiliary condensate drain from an AC.

A back up drain for the AC when the primary drain fails.

If that's the case, at least it's draining into something other than the carpet or hardwood floor. In any event it's time to talk to the building "super".