{"id":242,"date":"2023-11-20T02:23:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T07:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/?p=242"},"modified":"2024-01-01T11:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T16:59:40","slug":"how-to-get-a-ring-out-of-the-shower-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/how-to-get-a-ring-out-of-the-shower-drain\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Get A Ring Out Of The Shower or Bathtub Drain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s a scene in many comedies, a ring somehow slips off the finger, falls and goes right down a drain. And then you experience sheer panic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it’s the drain in a sink you have the luxury of dis-assembling the pipe and P-trap under the sink. But if the ring falls down the drain in a shower or a bathtub the problem is compounded simply because you can’t get to those pipes so easily or at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can call a plumber to retrieve that wedding ring, or engagement ring or whatever other piece of jewelry may have fallen down the drain. But, if you’re desperate, you can try the following methods to get your precious ring back before you call the emergency plumber<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what can you do get your ring out of a shower or bathtub drain? There are basically 3 methods you can try to retrieve your ring from a shower or bathtub drain. One – use a wet\/dry vacuum or shop vac to suck it up. Two – Use a coat hanger or fishing line with a hook. Three – Use a strong magnet on a string.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First things first, don’t panic – it will be alright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some easy steps you can take to try to get your piece of jewelry out of the shower or bathtub drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n