Pro tip: Do NOT use a propane torch or hair dryer directly on PVC—you’ll melt the pipe. This cable is the only safe solution for a frozen interior shower trap." By: NomadMike Date: Feb 2025
By: ColdInTheNorth Date: Jan 2026
"Saved my pipes. When the shower drain froze last week (single-digit temps outside), I bought a 12-foot (the kind for metal or PVC). I snaked the last 3 feet into the drain via the shower floor, wrapped the rest around the exposed pipe in the crawlspace, and plugged it in. Two hours later: The water slowly gurgled down. No burst pipes. shower drain frozen