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You just replace it. How depends on what type of pipe. Metal pipe, the trap is usually held on with nuts that connect the trap to the sink and the main pipe. On PVC or plastic, it may be glued in place. Rarely is all the drain glued. The piece going up to the sink should have a slip joint right above the trap with a nut. There should be enough of this tube in the trap to allow you to cut the trap out and glue in another one. Cut the trap off the drain line as close to the trap as possible. The drain should be straight at this point. Glue a new one in and reconnect to the sink. The trap will drop down 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch, but there should still be enough pipe to connect. If there is not, an extension is available. Without seeing it, there is no way to give more specific directions.
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How do you replace a sink drain?
Depends on the mateiral you already have (PVC) Galvanized nippe and brass P trap or rough brass connectiong to the trap and then of course what size of drain basin, KS, Slop Sink
What is the difference of a gully trap drain from a floor drain?
The difference between a gully trap drain and a floor drain is placement. A floor drain is in a floor, a gully trap drain goes on an external wall.
If the vent is below the drain is this an s trap if the drain turns up before the fixture with space between trap?
An S trap would go through the floor. A P trap goes through the wall. As long as the drain is below the bottom of the sink, it should drain. Distance between the bottom of the sink, the trap and the drain does not matter, it just changes how much water stay in the drain. Normally it is just in the trap, but it can be above the trap if circumstances cause the trap to be lower than usual.
Is a 2 drain pipe and trap to big for a washing machine drain?
no, in fact most plumbing codes require a 2" drain/trap for washing maching drain.
Is the shower drain has a ubend or straight pipe?
Shower drain goes into a trap under shower. Continue piping from trap to drain line.
How do you replace a p trap with an s trap?
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P trap in a water closet?
The trap is in the toilet. There shouldn't be one in the drain itself.
Can you change a shower drain to a vanity drain?
Yes, but dont forget the pea trap.
What is another word for water trap in streets?
One word for a water trap in a street is a drain.
Dose a positive pressure drain need a trap?
A trap on a positive drain is used to avoid the 'contaminated' air in a HVAC system from traveling through the condensate line and entering into areas where it is unwanted. The trap becomes necessary when one condensate line is used for multiple units, especially if it is tied to other negative pressure drain traps. The negative pressure drain traps may not drain properly if they have to overcome the positive non- trapped pressure of another unit. It allows the condensate to drain more evenly, as well. Without a trap, the positive pressure from the unit can blow air through the drain with the water and cause 'spitting.' A trap on a positive pressure system may not always be necessary, but it is good practice to trap every drain and trap it properly. There are guidelines for both positive and negative pressure traps. Always follow the manufacturers recommendations.
Does a toilet waste pipe require a trap?
The trap is built into the toilet itself, you shouldn't put one in the drain.
What is the proper way to run a condensate drain with a trap Does it need a vent?
The condensate drain on the a-coil should have a trap and the trap should be vented for proper operation . The vent should rise above the top edge of the drain pan in the unit. Their should be a capped clean out before the vent.
