Weird shower drain - how to unblock?

[asp1888]

Hi, shower hasn't been draining properly recently, not blocked but slow to drain.

Can anyone please explain to me what's going on in the drain? There is some sort of pipe/cylinder running crossways directly under the waste. Not what I expected to see (but am DIY novice).

Not sure best way to clear blockage, any help appreciated, thanks.

p.s. shower tray is a Mira non-slip acrylic one if that's relevant.

 

[Plumb Loco]

I think you’ll find that it is part of the integral trap within the fitting. Some fittings are called ‘turbo’ or ‘fast flow’ and they have a internal trap. I have a similar idea on mine and when the flow gets restricted by hair etc I place a sink plunger over the outlet (while I am having a shower) this fills up the tray and then just give the plunger a go. This clears any build up in the fitting and the and the water in the tray washes it all away.

 

[asp1888]

I think you’ll find that it is part of the integral trap within the fitting. Some fittings are called ‘turbo’ or ‘fast flow’ and they have a internal trap. I have a similar idea on mine and when the flow gets restricted by hair etc I place a sink plunger over the outlet (while I am having a shower) this fills up the tray and then just give the plunger a go. This clears any build up in the fitting and the and the water in the tray washes it all away.

Thanks for the help, will give that a go, cheers

 

[kozak1968]

You cant take it apart to clean. Don't undo the 2 screws as this sandwiches the trap to the tray. A big plunger is the best option.

 

[asp1888]

You cant take it apart to clean. Don't undo the 2 screws as this sandwiches the trap to the tray. A big plunger is the best option.

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I already took the screws out to have a look. Noticed some old silicon sealant around the rim where the top bit slots in. Do I have a problem now???

 

[kozak1968]

You wont know until the ceiling downstairs gets stained. If its on the ground floor it might smell mouldy after a while.