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    Quote Originally Posted by Bangyai View Post
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    Get a drain hole cover of the water trap type. This stops all bad smells escaping from the drain. Available it plastic or metal . Might need a plumber to put it in for you though. Not a big job but he will have the tools.

    Already have drains fitted. Not sure if it the water trap version though.
    How can I tell by just looking ?
    Unscrew the drain cover and remove it. On the underside of the drain cover there should be something that looks like an inverted but shalow plastic saucer.

    In the floor part of the drain there should be another plastic saucer pointing upwards. This saucer holds about half an inch of water and when you replace the cover the saucer on its underside sits in the water of the bottom saucer creating an S trap like you see in a toilet or under the sink. The smell can't get past the water.

    Obviously, it helps to keep everything clean by using a little bleach from time to time and getting out any hair etc that might be in there.
    Okay I definitely do not have this.
    Summat else I will look into. In the pursuit of an odor free drain.
    Available at HomePro?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thetyim View Post
    ^ ^
    I find those things need cleaning out every three months

    Also the screw that holds the top saucer sometimes breaks and the thing stops working
    The top comes off with a flick of a pointy finger. Pull hair off it. Look down only see a pipe. No inverted saucer type water trap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate
    No inverted saucer type water trap.
    That's just a straight drain then with no trap.
    Try clearing it with chemicals
    If that don't work then have a look at fitted an extractor fan with air blowing INTO the bathroom
    That will make sure that air only goes down the drain and smells don't come up

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    Block the pipe outlet and fill with water. Then get caustic soda and pour into the water. Leave over night and flush through the next morning. If no caustic soda get a pressure washer, push it into the waste pipe as far as possible, seal around gun with a cloth and switch on. Move the gun around as best possible to dislodge debris stuck to sides of the pipe. Katcher actually do an attachment for the specific purpose of drain cleaning.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate View Post
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    Get a drain hole cover of the water trap type. This stops all bad smells escaping from the drain. Available it plastic or metal . Might need a plumber to put it in for you though. Not a big job but he will have the tools.

    Already have drains fitted. Not sure if it the water trap version though.
    How can I tell by just looking ?
    Unscrew the drain cover and remove it. On the underside of the drain cover there should be something that looks like an inverted but shalow plastic saucer.

    In the floor part of the drain there should be another plastic saucer pointing upwards. This saucer holds about half an inch of water and when you replace the cover the saucer on its underside sits in the water of the bottom saucer creating an S trap like you see in a toilet or under the sink. The smell can't get past the water.

    Obviously, it helps to keep everything clean by using a little bleach from time to time and getting out any hair etc that might be in there.
    Okay I definitely do not have this.
    Summat else I will look into. In the pursuit of an odor free drain.
    Available at HomePro?
    Yes...many types. The picture posted is just to give you a general idea. Some makers don't use plastic sauces prefering metal instead. The important thing to look for when you are buying is that they use the principle of water to form a barrier from smells coming up from the drain. Fitting them will probably involve knocking out the surrounding ceramic tile and possibly a bit of cement. It is very important to get this fitted properly if its going in an upstairs bathroom as if it is badly fitted and leaks you can expect a blotch to appear on the ceiling below. Still, as I said , no big deal for any competant plumber and not expensive either.

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    There are various solutions here mate

    Sewage smell in shower...

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    After cleaning it put some moth balls over the drain, works like a charm.

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    I can't remember if you live in an appartment/condo or a house but as the shower should feed into a grey water sump check with the other building occupants if they are also having problems.

    Maybe the sump/ pit is blocked or sometimes the building engineers feed the shower water in with the sewerage and that becomes blocked or full. The shit fills up past the venting pipe and the smell can only come up through the drain.

    If the shower water is still draining away quickly (meaning the drain filter is not blocked) I would suggest a full tank could be your problem and good luck with it.
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    try tsicar's TWO-STEP remedy:

    1) don't let the thais use your bathroom.
    2) tell the maid that if she takes a dump in your shower ever again, she is fired!

    easy!


    i am willing to bet that you only have a farang style flush toilet, and the fukkers are squatting over the shower drain instead of having to suffer the humility of having to take a civilised dump on a proper toilet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tsicar
    squatting over the shower drain
    I've stayed at guesthouse in Penang in the past with signs telling people not to shit in the shower, amazing how the other half live

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    Had a similar problem a few years ago
    Caused during the monsoon season
    Ground was saturated and the outlet of the septic tank was below the water table for the garden
    A couple of bags of caustic ( soda fee ??)was a temporary cure but had to wait till the rains stopped before things got back to normal .

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    Well the maid came back with "Mr Muscle" from the supermarket. Bottle was yellow and shaped like a U bend you get under a sink. Since everything was written in Thai. I was left at the mercy of the Maid pouring this liquid down the drain in the shower.
    Anyhooter in the morning the smell was not there. But when taking a shower water drains painfully slow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate
    every time I step in shower I see nothing but a mass of black hair on the drain.
    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate
    Look down only see a pipe. No inverted saucer type water trap.
    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate
    But when taking a shower water drains painfully slow
    oh OK

    so, as the water does drain slowly, get it cleared by a plumber

    get him to fit a proper trap at the same time

    make the maid clean the shower properly!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate
    Well the maid came back with "Mr Muscle" from the supermarket. Bottle was yellow and shaped like a U bend you get under a sink. Since everything was written in Thai. I was left at the mercy of the Maid pouring this liquid down the drain in the shower. Anyhooter in the morning the smell was not there. But when taking a shower water drains painfully slow
    That don't make any sense at all. After putting chemical down, now the water is draining slower

    I reckon you got loads of hair down there. Thai girls moult like mad

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    ^ You're correct in your observation.
    The plumber is in today to give it his best shot.
    He told maid "Farang always make drains smelly"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate View Post
    As the title states. I have a drain that really stinks.
    Thus I am looking for useful advice and or tips to eliminate the god awful smell and thereafter keep it stink free.
    Stop shitting in the drain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indian Jones View Post
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    As the title states. I have a drain that really stinks.
    Thus I am looking for useful advice and or tips to eliminate the god awful smell and thereafter keep it stink free.
    Stop shitting in the drain.
    Thanks very useful tip. I'll make the GF & the Maid take on your shitty tip.

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    Have you tried pouring a cup of ordinary ammonia bleach down the culprit drain and letting it set overnight?

    That's done the trick for me a time or two. Most larger grocery stores have it.

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    Well the plumber been and gone.
    Observation from my early morning refreshing shower.

    No smell.
    Water draining away in a timely fashion.

    So for day one. I am happy.

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    Baking soda and vinegar cleans and deodorize

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    Quote Originally Posted by Travelmate
    Well the plumber been and gone.
    Well what was his solution ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by superman View Post
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    Well the plumber been and gone.
    Well what was his solution ?
    It seems he did fuck all!
    This morning smell is back and it drains real slow this time as well. Water was up to my ankles whilst taking a shower.
    Extremely annoyed now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by phomsanuk View Post
    Baking soda and vinegar cleans and deodorize
    Well since asking and employing the services of Thais. It looks like I will have to do it myself. In order to get the job done properly!

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