It’s hard to unclog a shower drain with a plunger, but it can’t hurt to try. If that fails, you’ll need to call a plumber with a snake who’ll get down into a trap, or use a garden hose. Here’s how to do that:
* Connect the hose to an outdoor faucet or a threaded indoor tap.
* Jam the hose as deep into the drain as you can and stuff the remaining opening with rags.
* Turn the water on in hard, quick bursts. The shock will most likely be enough to loosen the clog and clear the drain. Don’t leave a hose in the drain- the resulting drop in water pressure can force sewage into the water supply.
Sun, Oct 11, 2009
Plumbing Info