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What is a P-trap in plumbing and how does it function in a drainage system?

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Raquel Considine ∙

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∙ 1y ago
Updated: 2/19/2025

A P-trap is a curved pipe in Plumbing that traps water to prevent sewer gases from entering a building. It works by creating a water seal that blocks odors and allows waste to flow out while keeping gases from coming back in.

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Dropped watch down drain bathroom sink turned off the water removed the ptrap retrieved my watch replaced the p-trap turned the water back on. Now there is no water coming out except a drip...?

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