P-trap is to prevent gasses from passing thought the pipe. For example, in a residential setting, a p-trap is installed on all residential drains in order that sewer gases do not use the pipe as a conduit and enter the home.
Which of the following is a legal and commonly used trap? bell trap S trap drum trap P trap
which of the following is a legal and commonly used trap? bell trap S trap drum trap or P trap
P trap
drum trap Decent codes will not allow a Bell trap, Drum trap, S trap The better codes allow a running or P trap
D = P trap BUT you did forget E = Running trap
Only one trap above is legal the P trap in civilized areas of the planet
Bell traps were normally used in outside catch basins for storm water piping. S traps in most model codes are outlawed because of trap seal losses because they can self siphon. Drum traps can allow dangerous sewer gases to enter a structure P traps , running traps and LA traps all are great for maintaining trap seal integrity
Two types are traps are commoningly used in civilized areas with model codes. P traps used for fixtures and Running traps used for storm or main house sewers
Steam trap? Grease trap? moisture trap (drip leg)? Running trap? "P" trap? Drum trap. 1/2 S trap? sediment trap?
building codes in the jurisdiction may require you to use a certain type of trap in certain plumbing designs.A bell trap is used in floor drains (although this particular trap is sometimes erroneously installed in a drainage system).Answers.comAnswers.comAnswers.com. So is a drum trap. S traps are much more common.A p trap is used for sinks
By cutting it out and installing either a P trap or a running trap as an S trap is notorious for losing its seal
I'm assuming you are talking about a p-trap. A p-trap is a fitting that holds water to block sewer gasses from entering the building through the fixture. Every fixture with a drain has to have one in the waste. A toilet has what you would call an "s-trap" built into it. It serves the same purpose as a p-trap.