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Inky black water/residue from shower waste.
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After noticing an unpleasant smell from the shower waste I used the plunger to attempt to clear any blockage. When I did so the water coming from the waste was inky black and when I rinsed this away I could see what looked like small black gravel left in the trap. On attempting to scoop this out most of it disintegrated causing the water to go black again. I worked on this for about half an hour with the same result each time and no doubt it will continue as often as I attempt to plunge.
Does anyone have any idea what is likely to have caused this and what needs to be done to rectify it?
Many thanks.
Does anyone have any idea what is likely to have caused this and what needs to be done to rectify it?
Many thanks.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Dissolve a box of washing soda in a bucket of hot water and pour it down the drain and then avoid using the shower for a day. This is a mild alkali and should shift some of the gunge. Caustic soda is much more effective but should be used with extreme caution and protective goggles and rubber gloves. The safest way to use caustic soda is to use a ready made solution and trickle it down the drain or use pellets by pouring about a cupful down the drain followed by cold water. Do NOT use hot water as a lot of heat is generated when caustic soda dissolves in water and use of hot water could result in a blowback of boiling caustic soda solution which could blind you and / or take your skin off.
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