Shower/tub drain strainer

Discussion in 'Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog' started by ideaman4u, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. ideaman4u

    ideaman4u New Member

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    I have a theory I would like to bounce off the forum members and hopefully Terry. Sometime ago, a friend suggested I install a strainer in my shower to minimize the hair going down the drain and hopefully reduce the the occasional need to snake the drain line. Well, I did so a number of months ago and since this time, I have had MORE occasions :( to snake the drain!

    I am wondering if the reduction in drain water flow created by the strainer is actually CONTRIBUTING :confused: to more blockages/slowdowns and is thus defeating my intentions. Any thoughts on this?
    ideaman4u, Jan 17, 2009
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  3. jimbo

    jimbo Plumber

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    Is the strainer you use actually catching any hair?
    jimbo, Jan 17, 2009
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