Shower drain question

[gerryd72]

Hi,

First time poster and pretty handless at DIY. My shower is constantly blocked and I've attempted to use One Stop Drain unblocker. This has been pretty good in the past for normal sinks and toilets. Usually works within minutes. However, when I use it with my shower drain the drain unblock fluid just sits in the bottom of the drain, see pic, and doesn't actually make it to the drain pipe. I'm not even sure how the drain works as there's no visible drain hole. I assume the hole is covered by the drain cap.

My question is, how do I remove the drain cap in the picture? Do I just unscrew it? If I do unscrew it will I be able to see the drain pipe to put my One Stop Drain unblock fluid down it? I'm fed up standing in a pool of water. The drain never used to be like this.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Remember, I'm a total novice!

 

[Ermintrude]

Hook a coat hanger down the pipe and Hook out the foul smelling hair rat

 

[Hanns21]

Are you might want to try one of these. I wouldnt be un screwing anything as you would cause a leak.
AIR GUN BLASTER DRAIN CLEANER,SINK TOILET SHOWER UNBLOCKER,AIR PUMP PLUNGER
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£9.45

 

[Paulus]

:iagree: These have always worked for me. If you unscrew the trap you will be faced with re-sealing it and depending on your access under the shower tray may prove impossible without major work.

 

[gerryd72]

I've ordered one. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[lame plumber]

dont go too mad as you can blow off push fit wastes and flexi hoses can give. regularly catching the hair rat stops the problem in the first place

 

[gerryd72]

dont go too mad as you can blow off push fit wastes and flexi hoses can give. regularly catching the hair rat stops the problem in the first place

I'll try not to. I probably should try and get a hair cover for the drain.