Shower drain problem. How do I know when to have my septic pumped?
Both showers do not drain well. We have to use plungers with each shower. Ugh. Approved liquids to clear don’t work. We had it done less than 2 years ago. Sink drains seem fine.
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I am remodeling my shower stall. The shower floor is below the bathroom floor level and is set in concrete. All of the tile and concrete are ok, so I am going to simply tile over the existing floor. But that means my drain is about three quarters of an inch below the new floor level. I need to raise the level of the exisitng drain to the level of the new floor. There are no screw holes, only a drain about two inches in diameter. Any Ideas? Thanks, Bob...
You may need to have your drains snaked. It is a dirty job that requires a drain snake. I suppose you could go to your local hardware store and ask someone about doing it yourself. I wouldn’t put anymore drain cleaners in it, it may cause damage to your pipes, and that will be big $$$ to fix. I would recommend calling a licensed plumber in your state to take a look at your problem.
it is recommended every 2-3yrs depending on usage!
Have a professional plumber come in and check your showers. Ask about the septic tank.
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Shower and tub drains are notorious for hair. Get a coat hanger or some similar stiff bendable wire. Put a hook in it and go down in the drain and scrape up the sides and see if you pick up any hair. I bet you get a gob of it.
If you aren’t having problems with the rest of the drains I doubt it is the septic system.