Bathroom P Trap
In most homes there is a p trap installed under the sinks in the bathroom and kitchens.
Bathroom p trap. Meant as a replacement item or finishing touch for your new sink this bathroom p trap will get the job done. This is the easiest issue to solve just let the water run for a couple of minutes. A p trap is a plumbing fixture that has several purposes. You can adjust the p trap sliding it up and down on the pipe that leaves the sink drain.
Check your drain fitting and branch drain opening to determine what size of drain trap you will need. With your pedestal sink on the wall you can install the p trap. Solid brass construction 10 total length including wall flange 16 gauge includes 2 washers and 2 nuts 1 1 4 female slip joint connection for inlet 1 1 4 mal. The u shape of this pipe is the trap that retains enough water to prevent sewer gases from entering the bathroom.
What is a p trap. How to install a bathroom p trap using dearborn 1 1 4 p trap. How a p trap works. It traps debris that has drained from the sink and prevents it from forming a clog deep within the plumbing system and to stops sewer gases from passing into the home.
Due to rare use the stagnant water that is present at all times in the bent pipe evaporated. The other end of the p trap can slide into and out of the fitting on the wall. The item is built of solid brass for durability. 2 inch traps are commonly used on shower and tub drains.