A Guide to Recovering a Stainless Steel Drain Core from the Sewer

There are many types of floor drains, and to ensure smooth drainage, it is necessary to install a floor drain above the drainage pipe. The floor drain has an internal core, and if you accidentally drop the internal core into the drain, what should you do?

What to do if the stainless steel floor drain core falls into the drain

1. If the core accidentally falls into the drain, use a hook made from a metal wire or a slightly hard clothes hanger, bent into a hook shape, to reach into the drain and fish the core out.

2. If you do not handle this in a timely manner, it can easily lead to a blockage in the drain. If you cannot resolve it yourself, you can call a professional to come in and remove the pipe to retrieve the core.

3. The fact that the stainless steel floor drain core easily fell down indicates a design flaw. Typically, the core is designed to be downward, and under normal circumstances, it should not fall out. This problem usually arises from purchasing inferior products.

What are the functions of a floor drain?

1. In bathrooms or kitchens, floor drains are installed to ensure smooth drainage and to prevent clogging, especially in shower bathrooms where water flows downwards. During bathing, hair and other small debris can wash down with the water and easily cause blockages. A floor drain serves as a filter, preventing hair from entering the drain.

2. Floor drains also serve an anti-odor function as they effectively prevent the smell from the sewer from spreading. Many floor drains available on the market today have this anti-odor feature, with one type being water-sealed, which requires water to function properly.

How to choose a floor drain?

1. When selecting a floor drain, it is important to consider its application. Some are for draining water when showering, while others are for washing machine drainage. For the latter, it should have a round hole in the middle to allow the drainage pipe to connect, and the top cover should be rotatable.

2. Floor drains are available in various materials, with the best being made of full copper, which has a longer lifespan. Some are made of stainless steel, which is less likely to rust.

In summary：if the internal core of a stainless steel floor drain falls into the drain, don’t panic. You can try to fish it out with a hook. If that doesn't work, consider other methods to remove the core. If it cannot be retrieved, the only solution may be to cut the drainage pipe to extract it.