Drain problems - bathroom

We were over in December/January at our property in Penthouse Block 6 and experienced problems with drainage from the bathroom.  After investigation and clearance under the building a blockage was cleared that had affected the toilet and water drainage from the bath and also on one occassion when the washing machine was used.  Water had come up through the round silver plate on the floor.

However, since the drains were cleared we have noticed that water can still come up through the plate when the plug is pulled after having a bath.  It appears that the volume of water is too much for the circular 'filter' system as it runs off to the drain under the toilet.  Having a shower with water flowing with less volume is OK and likewise the washbasin.  It seems to be a design fault or a wrongly fitted floor plate.  I have no knowledge of plumbing but it seems the area between the water run off and the top of the circular plate is too small.

Has anyone experienced a similar problem and have Polaris been able to resolve it?  Anyone with plumbing experience who may know the problem and the solution?

I have raised the issue with the site office but await a response.

NigelV

Hi Nigel

we had blocked drains, water coming back up from the sewer in our kitchen sink, when they come to fix they flooded mine and both my neighbours with rotten water! anyway the plate in the bathroom if you unscrew it there should be a rubber seal, if not its missing, you can get one from brico, put it on and tighten the cap up.

then i would suggest you get some silicone and build a rubber seal up on the metal plate let it set then screw it down, ti would prevent any leakages if step one failed.

hope this helps, if your not sure ill send my husband up to do it for you!

regards

nikki

Hi Nigel,

We are also in Block 6, number 608, but we have not yet compeleted so we dont know of any problems yet, but Its nice to finally come across a fellow neighbour.

Dve & Carol