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Post by mkpaint on Oct 15, 2020 0:07:41 GMT -5
Anyone know what’s safe to pour down shower drain that’s slow?
Thanks for the help.
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Post by lynnmor on Oct 15, 2020 2:59:03 GMT -5
It depends on whether or not you have one of these miserable things: linkIf you have one it might be best to remove it for gentle cleaning, if you have a standard P trap use any name brand drain cleaner or use a Zip-It |
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Post by laknox on Oct 15, 2020 10:23:15 GMT -5
Both my wife and I have long hair, so our shower drain needs cleaning every 3-4 months. In our case, it's caused by hair that hangs up on the bars that holds the drain plug. I use a zip-it type cleaner to clean it out as drain-o stuff doesn't work. You might try something flexible and not pointed to see if you can push the plug on through, if you have one of those Hepvo valves, though it may simply be easier to remove it, IF you can access it.
I know you've been doing this for a while, but you =have= drained the grey tank, right? (D&RLH!)
Lyle
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Post by mkpaint on Oct 15, 2020 12:15:43 GMT -5
That grey tank stays open. I have no idea if I have that valve. I have a 2019 DG. I’m about to have surgery so I’ll address this after. Thank you
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Post by midlotexan on Oct 15, 2020 14:30:48 GMT -5
All the best for the surgery!
Kirt
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Post by mkpaint on Oct 15, 2020 16:09:43 GMT -5
Ty
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Post by lynnmor on Oct 15, 2020 16:41:41 GMT -5
Hope your surgery goes well. I know you don’t want to crawl around on the floor now, but do you have an access panel near the floor? With a bit of information maybe we could suggest some fixes for later.
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 15, 2020 20:57:15 GMT -5
Wife has long hair and it clogs the drain every few months. If you look at the little metal piece in the bottom of the shower it has a small disk like this: 
Use a small screw driver, I use a pocket knife, and lift it out. Under is an X that will be filled with hair, the knife again to lift it out. I read in an RV magazine not to use drain cleaners. I have no idea why as the plumbing is exactly the same used in the sticks & bricks, the only differance is the holding tank. It's a tank not a septic system that breaks down the solids, you open a valve and drain it. I see no reason to not use Draino if you wanted.
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Post by mkpaint on Oct 15, 2020 22:11:11 GMT -5
Ty for the information I’ll try removing the plate, and yes I do have an access. It’s round like what is used on a boat.
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Post by laknox on Oct 16, 2020 10:43:23 GMT -5
All the best for the surgery! Kirt What ^^he^^ said! Lyle |
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Post by mkpaint on Oct 16, 2020 15:28:01 GMT -5
I didn’t see screws. There are three holes that look like a tool may fit to unscrew.
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 16, 2020 19:13:31 GMT -5
I didn’t see screws. There are three holes that look like a tool may fit to unscrew. There are no screws the little plate will pop out with slight pressure from the screw driver or knife blade. The picture was the only one showing the disk that I could find as an example. |
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Post by mkpaint on Oct 16, 2020 20:23:14 GMT -5
Gotcha. Thank you. I’m a car guy, but not real familiar with plumbing stuff.
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Post by ronc on Oct 17, 2020 15:08:59 GMT -5
Wife has long hair and it clogs the drain every few months. If you look at the little metal piece in the bottom of the shower it has a small disk like this: View Attachment
Use a small screw driver, I use a pocket knife, and lift it out. Under is an X that will be filled with hair, the knife again to lift it out. I read in an RV magazine not to use drain cleaners. I have no idea why as the plumbing is exactly the same used in the sticks & bricks, the only differance is the holding tank. It's a tank not a septic system that breaks down the solids, you open a valve and drain it. I see no reason to not use Draino if you wanted.
I don't use DrainO, but I have used liquid plumber (which specifically says "safe for plastics"). It works like a charm. |
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 17, 2020 19:00:54 GMT -5
I don't use DrainO, but I have used liquid plumber (which specifically says "safe for plastics"). It works like a charm. The don't use was in a respected RV magazine. After reading that I was going to write back way and didn't get around to it, life intervened. |
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