F-32 Shower Drain...This makes the 3rd Question

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:30 pm

Sorry, I knew there was something else I needed an answer to...

My shower drain is draining painfully slow. The pump is running, but the drain appears to be clogged (I assume the pump is okay). My question is this: What can I use to unclog these pipes, if that's indeed the problem? I've not used the normal methods, i.e. Liquid Plumber, etc, because I'm not sure if the pipes, which I assume are original, could handle it.

Advice, please.

Thanks again.

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:36 pm

Have Glenda bring by one of her snakes....

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:38 pm

LSP wrote:Have Glenda bring by one of her snakes....

lol

Ya know. I feel just about retarded. I dunno why I didn't think of a snake before making the post.

Guess that's what I get for trying to sneak a net-run while in the office.

Tks. A snake it shall be. Although, I don't think Glenda's has them. lol

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:02 pm

My f 36 has a screen between filter ( screen ) and the pump near the pump . you may want to check that .

JuiceClark · Post by **JuiceClark** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:33 pm

prowlersfish wrote:My f 36 has a screen between filter ( screen ) and the pump near the pump . you may want to check that .

mine was draining slow once and I checked that little screen at the pump. It was packed full of sawdust from when I sanded the cabinet and <somebody's> nasty pubes. GROSS

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:05 pm

tks for the replies. i didn't know this, and will check this afternoon when i get to the boat.

hope it's that simple.

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:09 pm

tks guys! once again, you guys come thru!

i found the pump, and sure enough, found a small filter in the line. took it out, and the screen inside was covered with gunk thicker than michael jackson's media coverage.

took it outside, took it apart, cleaned it, stuck it back in, and wala! drain works better than it has since i've had the boat.

now, on to the next issue i can hopefully tackle myself...the placement of the transducer.

tks again guys!

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:01 am

For Future reference I have plunged mine before and loosened up the junk in it to get it flowing again.
But then again, my shower pump hasn't worked in a couple seasons. The Belge has been taking care of the job. I have a new pump but just haven't gotten around to replacing it yet.