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To prevent highly carcinogenic and flammable fumes from entering the structure through the fixture
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What is a resealing p trap?
resealing a P trap is by simply adding water to the trap. If you have a P trap that is not being used for a long time then the trap will go dry. A quick fix for traps that don't get used very much is to pour a little vegi oil after you pour some water and that will extend the time of your trap going dry.
P trap in a water closet?
The trap is in the toilet. There shouldn't be one in the drain itself.
When you can use p trap and s trap in plumbing?
A P trap goes thru the wall, an S trap goes thru the floor.
Should you be able to see water about one inch below the sink drain hole?
There SHOULD be water in the "P-Trap" below the sink. The trap keeps sewer gas from entering the house. It's called a "P-Trap" because of the shape, it's shaped like the letter "P" on it's side. If the water drains from the trap, it's the right level.
Does a shower need a trap and how and where is the trap located?
Yes, a shower needs a p-trap. If there is no p-trap installed then the sewer gasses have a clear path into your home. Any drain in your home needs a p-trap so there is standing water to block the gasses from floating through your drain and I to your house.Improved answerA trap does NOT have to be always "P" trap There are running traps J traps , LA traps depending on the application .. Showers and bath tub normally have a P trap main sewers and storm drains can have a running trap
How does a P trap protect health and your family's health and safety?
Water in the bottom of the P trap prevents sewer gasses and vermin (bugs) from entering the building.
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 do toilets in Mexico smell like the sewer?
Code there doesn't always require a 'P' trap to hold water and thus block sewer gases from backing into the house.
Is pee trap to catch water not let smell back out?
A p-trap is designed to hold water and form a seal so the toxic sewer gases cannot enter the house, named for its P shape
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
