The Ultimate Guide to Clearing a Blocked Submarine Drain

There are many types of floor drains, and if you choose a submarine-type floor drain and encounter a clogging issue, what should you do to unclog it?

How to unclog a submarine-type floor drain

When this type of floor drain becomes clogged, regardless of what has fallen inside, it generally gets stuck at the elbow. You can use a hook that can reach deep inside to try and fish out the foreign object. Alternatively, you can take a piece of wood with a diameter that fits into the drainpipe, insert it, and then add some water. By repeatedly pushing it up and down, the pressure from the wood will help push the obstruction through the pipe.

If this does not work, and if the interior walls of the pipe have accumulated a lot of grime, you can use a solution of white vinegar and baking soda. Pour this mixture down the drain and allow it to react. Afterward, increase the water flow to help flush it through, which can also help to clear the blockage.

What is a submarine-type floor drain?

1. This type of floor drain may be T-shaped, an automatic sealing type, or could be U-shaped or V-shaped. Its material is usually stainless steel, which offers better corrosion resistance.

2. It also provides better odor prevention because it operates on magnetic gravity, achieving a balance effect, with automatic opening and closing for a sealed operation.

3. When water flows into the floor drain, as long as a certain amount is reached, the weight of the water will open the sealing gasket. Once the water has been drained, magnetic force will automatically close it, preventing sewage odors or pests from crawling back up the drain.

4. The internal core of this type of floor drain can be easily disassembled for cleaning at any time.

What types of floor drains are there?

Some are spring-type, which open and close based on the weight of the water, enabling automatic drainage. There are also silicone-type drains that need to be opened by water pushing the silicone from the bottom, which can also automatically open and close while providing good odor prevention.

In summary：there are many types of floor drains available for household use, and the submarine-type floor drain is a good option due to its excellent odor and drainage performance. However, it is important to avoid clogging in the drainage pipes.