Drain From Shower Tray Blocked

[sandyRoe]

I think there's a shallow u-bend and there doesn't seem any way to get a wire into it to try and clear it.
Any thoughts?

[Cloverjo]

Pour down some boiling water, add half a packet of soda crystals. Leave for half an hour then add another kettleful ok boiling water.

If that doesn't clear it try Tesco's sink and drain unblocker.

[SparklyKid]

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/mr-muscle-sink---plughole-unblocker-500ml?dclid=CJ7CheaRs90CFYqzUQodrXYI5g&langId=44&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz93cBRCrARIsAEFbWsiV4ByDXWcBaO21p4aVcc2jfTnholAopFD6S1b2Jn01V8-ELEIWBHwaAv6AEALw_wcB&storeId=10151&krypto=kAbSn3xoMbKUKbCXpOy%2BbRVglQLBXYwu03B7ifvgdL4%2FBx3PEcWk0CDDtiHVcDiS4wwaLhGMi3jI1f8Oqg9v9uh6uywLxsUOkJSJz2CFNZuvWbWHkI8CppU5x4%2FN3ujzYf4XOZsVqBhj0pJ9nmwX9IQvb9Oy7%2FF0guzOVQrV%2BiB7rDUlFf%2BMlR%2BbraHaSEhQEiyU072WnnalFVP6idjh9IOIwrtWFzFKqsTanZnb2SyDOJ%2BKFkQgPmlTEXSuBIlBWXnlPfj5S7SZqaYHmLlt1g%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fmr-muscle-sink---plughole-unblocker-500ml



Or similar, much safer than shoving a wire down

[sandyRoe]

Thanks Cloverjo, I'll try the first and if it doesn't work, the second.

[sandyRoe]

Hopefully one of the three should do the trick.

[SlackAlice]

No idea how big your shower drain is. Tried a 'Sink' plunger?

[SparklyKid]

Never use a plunger if the trap is not in sight, ie, under a sink. The pressure applied could undo a push fit joint out of sight, plunger, bad idea.

[SparklyKid]

Should say a plunger is okay if you can see the trap, like under a sink. Not a good idea for a bath where the trap is inaccessible.

[sandyRoe]

The trap seems very close to the floor of the shower tray and the pipe is under a tiled floor. I've used a plunger a few times but it doesn't fully clear the pipe, just helps it drain away slowly.
It's very annoying. A quick shower now is just that, in and out before the water in the tray overflows.

[SparklyKid]

A liquid drain unblocker is the best way. Anything fierce like caustic soda could damage the seals on the joints . Use the proper stuff. Plenty in B and M etc

[ethandron]

Mr Muscle drain unblocker, gloopy stuff comes in a bright orange bottle. Tip half the bottle down and leave overnight before running warm water down the drain. If it still hasn’t completely cleared, tip the other half of the bottle down and repeat.
I’ve just done ours and it works well. If you do it regularly, before any drain gets blocked, it will keep it clear, I always have a couple of bottles of it in.

[theshedman]

I unblocked ours through the pipe where it goes into the hopper outside. We have a small screw to open on it just where it changes direction to go into the hopper. Just open it and put a hose pipe in for couple of seconds and it does the trick.

[SparklyKid]

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/mr-muscle-sink---plughole-unblocker-500ml?dclid=CJ7CheaRs90CFYqzUQodrXYI5g&langId=44&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz93cBRCrARIsAEFbWsiV4ByDXWcBaO21p4aVcc2jfTnholAopFD6S1b2Jn01V8-ELEIWBHwaAv6AEALw_wcB&storeId=10151&krypto=kAbSn3xoMbKUKbCXpOy%2BbRVglQLBXYwu03B7ifvgdL4%2FBx3PEcWk0CDDtiHVcDiS4wwaLhGMi3jI1f8Oqg9v9uh6uywLxsUOkJSJz2CFNZuvWbWHkI8CppU5x4%2FN3ujzYf4XOZsVqBhj0pJ9nmwX9IQvb9Oy7%2FF0guzOVQrV%2BiB7rDUlFf%2BMlR%2BbraHaSEhQEiyU072WnnalFVP6idjh9IOIwrtWFzFKqsTanZnb2SyDOJ%2BKFkQgPmlTEXSuBIlBWXnlPfj5S7SZqaYHmLlt1g%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fmr-muscle-sink---plughole-unblocker-500ml




Wonderful, if you have an outside hopper and a small screw.lol.

[theshedman]

Lol

[SparklyKid]

Whoops, forgot about the earlier copy.

[The Builder]

It will depend on how recent your tray is, Sandy. Modern ones have an insert that is removable for cleaning. You simply prise it out and you should be able to see right into the trap. Then it's easy to clean.

[sandyRoe]

Job done. Lifted off the silvered plastic cover and used the lugs on the next section to unscrew it. Loads of matted hair and gunk now in the bin and free flowing water.

[anneasquith]

It's they wimmin with the long hair Sandy using your shower . :-)

[sandyRoe]

If it is they must be sneaking in when I'm out.
Should i change the locks? :-))

[sandyRoe]

The doorlocks, not tresses. :-)

[anneasquith]

No and no :-)