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To prevent dangerous waste /sewer fumes from entering a structure
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe main purpose of a P trap is oder control gases build up in sewer lines and rise the p trap forms a water barrior to keep the gases from entering the building
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Why is the p trap assembly leaking under the bathroom sink?
P-trap may be cracked, nuts are loose on p-trap, or check for leak above p-trap that may be dripping down on p-trap.
Who invented the P-trap?
Who invented the p trap
Why is it called a P trap?
Its called a P trap because if you stand the trap up and looked at it, its in the shape of the letter P
Difference between J trap and p trap?
A J trap is normally tubular and a P trap is brass and does not swivel
What 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
Why is the p trap assembly leaking under the bathroom sink?
P-trap may be cracked, nuts are loose on p-trap, or check for leak above p-trap that may be dripping down on p-trap.
Who invented the P-trap?
Who invented the p trap
Why is it called a P trap?
Its called a P trap because if you stand the trap up and looked at it, its in the shape of the letter P
What is a legal and commonly used trap - bell or S or drum or P trap?
P trap
Difference between J trap and p trap?
A J trap is normally tubular and a P trap is brass and does not swivel
What is a legal and commonly used trap bell trap S trap drum trap or P trap?
Which of the following is a legal and commonly used trap? bell trap S trap drum trap P trap
What 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
How do you replace a S trap with a P trap?
By cutting it out and installing either a P trap or a running trap as an S trap is notorious for losing its seal
How do you un clog a p trap?
Disconnect and remove p-trap from under fixture. Clean out clog in p-trap and re-install.
Can you have a p trap waste pipe on a toilet that is on the ground floor?
You CAN'T have a p-trap under the toilet! The p-trap is built into the toilet!
What kind of plumbing traps are legal?
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.
What is a silver recovery p-trap?
A precious metal trap is NOT a P trap design (nice trick question)
