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Water in my shower plug hole
Piggles12345
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Hi,
I was just cleaning my shower cubicle and I noticed that the plug hole was filled with water. Its not right up to the top of the pipe, but the surface of the water is about an inch or so down.
Is this normal? I have no idea how long it has been like that, but it doesn't smell and it hasn't overflowed when I have used the shower.....
Thank you.
I was just cleaning my shower cubicle and I noticed that the plug hole was filled with water. Its not right up to the top of the pipe, but the surface of the water is about an inch or so down.
Is this normal? I have no idea how long it has been like that, but it doesn't smell and it hasn't overflowed when I have used the shower.....
Thank you.
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Underneath your plug you have what is called a trap, this holds water and stops smells.Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene.'0
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So, perfectly normal then?'I can't deny the British influence on my accent and mannerisms, but I don't know the British national anthem, I didn't weep for Princess Diana and I always cheer when Britain loses at sport. That's how British I am' Constantine-Simms. :T
On God: 'The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike' D. B. McKown :T0 -
Yes, it's normal.Happy chappy0
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Here's a link explaining how and why you have them
http://www.diydata.com/plumbing/waste_traps/waste_traps.php
I'm really fighting not telling the old p-trap jokeMaybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene.'0 -
See http://www.ultimatehandyman.org/videos/147/how-to-unblock-a-shower-waste
...doesn't sound like it's blocked yet but might need a clean anyway. The pink screwdriver isn't necessary (we've had discussion on pink tools before ...where's heather!!)..nor the fella's toothbrush!
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Phew! Thanks for that!
I only moved in a week ago and so far my boiler has broken and my washing machine stinks of soil (Streptomyces to be precise). If my shower plug hole was blocked as well, I think I'd just cry!'I can't deny the British influence on my accent and mannerisms, but I don't know the British national anthem, I didn't weep for Princess Diana and I always cheer when Britain loses at sport. That's how British I am' Constantine-Simms. :T
On God: 'The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike' D. B. McKown :T0 -
An inch from the plughole sounds rather too high to me.
Does the water drain away immediately when you shower or does a puddle form in the shower tray?0 -
Mmmm - smelly washing machine, sounds as though the previous occupants might not have been too clean. In that case I'd be tempted to pour some soda crystals down all the plug holes as a precautionary measure.0
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An inch from the plughole sounds rather too high to me.
Does the water drain away immediately when you shower or does a puddle form in the shower tray?
sounds perfect to me
most shower tray traps have a water seal of around 65mm to prevent foul smells
if the water flows away when the shower is used and does not collect water on the base of the tray then you have no problemsHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure0 -
Piggles12345 wrote: »Phew! Thanks for that!
I only moved in a week ago and so far my boiler has broken and my washing machine stinks of soil (Streptomyces to be precise). If my shower plug hole was blocked as well, I think I'd just cry!
If you have a smelly washing machine check the waste pipe from the machine is going over the top of the base unit but under the worktop. In other words the pipe needs to have a point higher than the fixed waste pipe otherwise there is a chance of foul water going into your machine and causing bad smells.
Good Luck.The world is over 4 billion years old and yet you somehow managed to exist at the same time as David Bowie0
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