slow drain

[Jarhead1]

My shower drain is slow and i can't see how to get the cover out.
Any suggerstions???

[GaryKD]

Hi Jarhead1,
You and me both. I have not been able to get the drain grate off/out. I have a plunger now that I use to clear the drain. On occasion I use the following procedure:

1. fill the grey tank to 3/4
2. pour in the prescribed amount of Liquid Draino
3. wait the prescribed amount of time
4. follow the Draino instructions to flush out the Liquid Draino from the drain.
5. fill the grey tank until full
6. empty the grey tank
7. put a couple of gallons of water in the grey tank
8. use normally

While all three females deny letting hair down the drain, the only time I need to use the Draino procedure is when all three are traveling in the coach. Most of the time I use the plunger.

If the macerator ever gets clogged with hair, that's when I will need to do something, but I do not know what.

[Route 66]

Since the grate is not (easily) removable, I too use a plunger and that does the job.

["007"]

I know its a waste of water but most gray tanks will backup into shower so anything in trap will hit the grate, if its hair you can than hook the hair out with a wire hook.
Some plumbers drain products will eat up the hair but it sure smells.
I have to many woman traveling with me and have had some slow drains.
I also have a air vent plate on face of shower near floor that the trap can be access if need be.

[justimagination]

I'm not sure how your Shower is equipped, but our Fleetwood has a small plate @ the very bottom of the Shower Base below the Glass door. It is attached with four small screws, giving access to the drain connection once removed. JMHO, give it a try,
David G.

[Magic]

My shower was slowing down and I noticed that there's a square slot in the center of the drain. I used a large screwdriver and wiggle the drain cover back and forth. Some without alot of effort it came out. I was amazed at what was under it. after 10 minutes of cleaning, the drain was flowing again. Dave

[soricobob]

Try a wire hanger, and leave the end you put in the drain with a small hook on the end. This will catch any hair which is blocking the drain. It also will flex in the drain and follow the curve.

[DandS]

I had some blockage from construction debris. Used a small shop vac to suck out the drain line - worked great!