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Old 02-03-2004, 09:23 AM
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Shower drain

My water on my shower drain is running to slow and the water is filling up. What is the best method to clear this drain? DEBBIE.[:0]
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Old 02-03-2004, 10:30 PM
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Try using a plunger first.
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Old 02-04-2004, 07:49 AM
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quote:Originally posted by mrcaptainbob

Try using a plunger first.
IVE TRIED THE PLUNGER AND NO LUCK!!![xx(]
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Old 02-04-2004, 08:03 AM
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There are lots of products to try (Draino, et al.) just do not mix them! If it will not run at all, the plunger in conjunction with a product should clear the line. Once the drain (opens) using them, I recommend using an enzyme based product for routine maintenance.

Also, you can buy an inexpensive snake if those suggestions fail.
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Old 02-04-2004, 08:54 AM
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Your best to snake the line and forget about the draino junk. Snaking the line will clear it for quite a while, whereas draino is maybe only a day to day cure. Also, after its clean, make sure you put a "hair " filter over the drain. Hair and soap,etc are major culprits in causing clogs. Good luck. Hube
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Old 02-04-2004, 10:39 PM
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Never use drain cleaner and plunge! Splashing that stuff around is hard on the walls, glass, skin, eyes.....Like Hube say's.....go with the snake.
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Old 02-05-2004, 07:00 AM
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I can appreciate the above posts, but snakes are usually worthless for shower lines as the cheaper ones are unable to turn more than a few angles and you often can not get to the clog. Additionally there is no reason the spend loads of money on a powered snake for minimal usage. If you want to be highly frustrated and probably waste a lot of time, use a snake. Otherwise, use a drain clog remover and enzymes will do the trick permanently. Best of Luck!
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Old 02-05-2004, 08:53 PM
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Yah.....I agree with that thinkin'. That trap would be difficult to get a snake through. And by the way..is that trap accessible? Can it be removed and inspected/cleaned? Is this in a shower drain pan or a shower-in-tub? If shower/tub, take out the drain stopper and clean it.
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