The drain type that is used in showers depends on the manner of usage of the shower. The drain in a single shower stall is likely to vary from the one in a tub and shower combination. When you understand the various types, it will be easier for you to make a choice. This can help you to clean your shower drain in case of clogging. Drains that are especially designed for shower stalls generally flush with the shower floor bottom. These appear similar to metal screens of circular shapes. The shower stall drain holes are big enough to allow easy passage of soil, grass blades and debris, although preventing the entry of soap bars, toys etc into the plumbing lines. Find out how the square shower drain tends to work.
Cap
A shower drain is nothing more than a hole in the shower bottom, which allows easy flow-out of water from the tub or basin. A cap generally covers the shower drain. This is a screen that consists of a number of slots or holes to allow flowing through of water to the outside. This lets draining of water out of the basin / tub. However, it still catches a lot of debris, hair and other particles that could block the drain otherwise. In the absence of the square shower drain cap, these particles would clog the drain and impair the hygiene of your bathroom.
Plug
In most showers, there is some way to block the drain – for instance, if you want to have a bath. In earlier forms of shower drains there used to be a rubber plug. You could push this into the drain in order to prevent water from flowing out. In newer types of showers, there is generally an in-built valve consisting of a toggle. This can close or open the square shower drain.
Overflow
In case you leave the shower open even while the drain is blocked, the water will fill the tub and flow out of it ultimately. There is an overflow pipe in most showers to avoid this occurrence. The overflow pipe happens to be another pipe that makes an entry into the tub above the square shower drain although beneath the rim. In case water reach so high as to overflow, it will flow in automatically. This can prevent overfilling of your bathtub and causing the bathroom to get flooded.
Trap
Both the normal shower drain and the overflow are affixed to pipes that join under the bathtub. Then, the water flows down into a U-shaped area of pipe below the tub known as the ‘Trap’. Once water flows down to the trap and then back through it upwards, some of the water is still left behind. The water acts like a seal and avoids bubbling back of gas from sewage through the drains and preventing a bad stench. The water leaves the trap to flow out into the drain, and joins the toilet and sink lines. It finally flows downwards into the septic system or sewer.
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Cohen Square Shower Drain – Bathroom – Signature Hardware
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Containing a removable grate, the Cohen Square Shower Drain is durable and easy to clean. Designed to complement the look of new or existing decor, this …