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That or a U bend. Its a balance between stopping the odors of the foul drain coming back up the disposal whilst maintaining a good macerator outflow. The disposal manufacturer instructions will normally name the preferred device. I chose to use a wide bottle trap. A bit more expensive but the maintenance is so easy.

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Q: Do you need a P trap in a garbage disposal?
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Do you need an air vent installed for the dishwasher and garbage disposal and if so can it be installed another way if needed?

Your kitchen sink should already be vented if there is a p-trap draining to the wall. if it is an s-trap it is not vented and not to present code requirements. The dishwasher drain goes into the side of the disposal and the disposal should drain to the trap. A separate vent is not required for the disposal or dishwasher as the trap for the sink is what requires a vent.


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Why would kitchen sink water back up into the dishwasher after you use the garbage disposal?

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Why on a double-bowl sink does the water shoot up and out of the other side when the garbage disposal is turned on if the pipes are all clear under the sink?

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Why is the p trap assembly leaking under the bathroom sink?

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Who invented the P-trap?

Who invented the p trap


Why is it called a P trap?

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