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Old 22-06-2007, 09:43 AM
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Default How to unblock a shower drain?

My shower is a pain in the arse at the mo as the drain is really slow and water builds up in shower cubicle. I guess this is due to the amount of fucking hair that collects due to my mrs washing her hair and letting everything go down the plug

I have plucked out the obvious stuff but how the hell can i do the rest? Is there anything you can pour down to unblock or what?
Old 22-06-2007, 09:54 AM
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You want one of these including the large cup.

http://www.tooled-up.com/ManProduct....-Drain-Blaster

Use it to suck the hairs / soap back up the drain into the tray.

Then use it regularly to keep the drain clear.

You can get them from B & Q or Wickes but they cost a lot more


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Says that that injects water down though? Can you use it to suck instead yeah?
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I allways thought u used them to push the blockage out of the u bend
Old 22-06-2007, 10:14 AM
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They will suck and blow, if you push the blockage down you risk blocking the pipework up lower down or even blowing the pipe work apart at a join.
I've been using the same one for years in commercial buildings.

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Excellent mate i'll go to B&Q
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mr muscle drain cleaner!

Works a treat - my sister clogs the shower too lol

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get yourself under the floor boards & undo the piping & check it out
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Originally Posted by smitsturbo
get yourself under the floor boards & undo the piping & check it out
I'm not ripping up the bathroom tiles



Alex
DOes it break down the hair or what? I wondered if something could do that. I guess thats an asda purchase so might also look there.



I tell ya i fooking hate standing in the shower when the water is up to your ankles
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