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    Bill T13 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 28, 2016, 04:01 AM
    Shower won't drain until plunger used
    Shower tray always fills with water and then drains OK once a plunger is used
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    talaniman Posts: 54,325, Reputation: 10855
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    Jan 28, 2016, 05:34 AM
    You have a clog in your drain line probably a lot of hair in your P trap, or further down the line. Here are some videos that may help,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGDYaKPAKNI

    When you get to the stupid bikini experiment... you have gone too far?
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    Jan 28, 2016, 08:51 AM
    As said above: you have blocked drain. You will have to snake it. Remove strainer ( drain cover ), insert cable and go full length of the snake. Do it several times. Flush with lots of hot water.

    Hope that helps

    Milo
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