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Why do you need to flush a floor drain periodically?
Floor drain trap can dry out leaving no seal, allowing sewer gases to escape.
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.
How can you tell if you have a trap in a drain line?
If you have a floor drain, there is a trap on the bottom of that. The main line shouldn't have a trap in it. There does not need to be one on the main because each fixture should have one and that's just another place for a clog to form.
What is the difference between floor waste and floor trap?
A floor waste is an opening in the floor designed to drain excess water, typically found in areas like bathrooms or laundries, allowing water to flow freely into the drainage system. In contrast, a floor trap includes a water seal that prevents sewer gases from escaping into the building, serving as a safeguard against odors and pests. Essentially, while both are related to drainage, a floor trap incorporates a mechanism to maintain hygiene by blocking gases.
Can you use the existing shower drain for a pedestal sink and do you need a trap for the sink since there is already a trap in the floor?
No and yes. Amendment (not from a professional plumber!): If you were simply running the sink drain into the shower drain and if there was not a reduction in pipe size, I would think you would be able to do that. I think the reason you need a trap for the sink has to do with code that requires a trap be no more than 24" from the basin to the trap arm. That being said, the pedestal sink in my house does not have a trap until after it drains below the floor.
Can a registered plumber install a new gully trap on an exising drain?
Yes, most certainly.
What's the difference between a floor trap and a floor drain?
Not much other than the floor slopes into a flor drain so any water or other fluid goes directly into it while a floor sink is bigger, sometimes has a strainer in it but pipes can be ended directly above floor sinks so that the fluid from the pipe flows pirectly into it
What is the function of a gully tarpwhat is the function of a gully trap?
A gully trap is a way of removing waste water before it is returned to the sewer. The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen and bathrooms.
Why do you need to flush a floor drain periodically?
Floor drain trap can dry out leaving no seal, allowing sewer gases to escape.
Why should the trap of the floor drain be of deep seal type?
They can also require to have a self primming trap
Does a new floor drain in a residential concrete basement floor in a former dirt crawl space need a vent?
A 3" or greater sized floor drain with p-trap doesn't need a vent providing,the fixture drain or(the pipe leading horisontally to the p-trap)is, as or longer,than 18".A p-trap lesser than 3" must be vented.
What is is a p trap?
Normally a fixture trap BUT in some cases can be used as a storm or floor drain trap and it looks like the letter P
A single drain cover on a bathroom floor opens to a?
trap with a cleanout plug
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.
What are the common issues to watch out for when maintaining a bell trap floor drain?
Common issues to watch out for when maintaining a bell trap floor drain include clogs caused by debris buildup, corrosion of the trap, and leaks due to damaged seals or gaskets. Regular cleaning and inspection can help prevent these problems and ensure proper functioning of the drain.
Can you change a basement toilet line into a floor drain?
Yes... is the short answer. The toilet has a trap in itself. You would have to be able to break out the floor and put a P trap in the existing line
What is a gully trap?
Wastewater from your kitchen and bathroom is piped to a gully trap before emptying into the sewer. A gully trap is a basin in the ground with a water seal to prevent foul odours of the sewer reaching the surface. Gully traps are buried in the ground with the tops or surround raised above ground level to prevent ground water entering into the sewer.
