Slow shower drain

[backinblue]

Six years ago I cleaned the shower sump(s) for the last time. It was up there with my least favorite jobs. I purchased a Whale Gulper pump and took the hose from into the sump and connected it to the Gulper pump and the overboard discharge to the output side of the Gulper eliminating the sump entirely. I wired it to a simple on off switch. One of the best improvements I've made. No more cleaning. It pumps out soap, hair, and maybe even pebbles and it can run dry. FYI: https://www.whalepumps.com/marine/product.aspx?Category_ID=&Product_ID=10037&FriendlyID=Gulper-220

That looks like a great idea. Wonder why boats aren't built this way instead of a sump in the first place.

 

[Southern Boater]

Six years ago I cleaned the shower sump(s) for the last time. It was up there with my least favorite jobs. I purchased a Whale Gulper pump and took the hose from into the sump and connected it to the Gulper pump and the overboard discharge to the output side of the Gulper eliminating the sump entirely. I wired it to a simple on off switch. One of the best improvements I've made. No more cleaning. It pumps out soap, hair, and maybe even pebbles and it can run dry. FYI: https://www.whalepumps.com/marine/product.aspx?Category_ID=&Product_ID=10037&FriendlyID=Gulper-220

Thanks for the link, this looks like an interesting option

 

[rgano]

Six years ago I cleaned the shower sump(s) for the last time. It was up there with my least favorite jobs. I purchased a Whale Gulper pump and took the hose from into the sump and connected it to the Gulper pump and the overboard discharge to the output side of the Gulper eliminating the sump entirely. I wired it to a simple on off switch. One of the best improvements I've made. No more cleaning. It pumps out soap, hair, and maybe even pebbles and it can run dry. FYI: https://www.whalepumps.com/marine/product.aspx?Category_ID=&Product_ID=10037&FriendlyID=Gulper-220

The Gulper is an excellent solution for this "final solution," and I have found it can be used with a float switch on a sump which combines the periodic air conditioner and shower drains.

 

[FlyWright]

Not only will body wash/liquid soaps help in the shower sump and drains, it also lessens accumulated soap scum on the glass shower doors as well.
One minute with a squeegee on the vertical shower walls is also a great option to keep the space cleaner and drier.

Agreed! I've been doing that on FlyWright for 14 years and have never had mold soap scum issues...and I take daily showers when aboard.

 

[MVDarlin]

I have connected a garden hose to the shower drain and packed it with a rag to seal then applied water pressure to the drain with good results.