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Yes. It prevents sewer gases from entering by way of the water trapped at the elbow. Gases need an upflow which is eliminated by the P-Trap. It's not a pee trap, it's a p-trap. Yes you do need a p-trap. The p-trap holds some water in the trap to hold back the sewage gas from coming up through the sink. IN ADDITION: A P-trap can be used to unblock or unclog small blockages either in the drain pipe exiting the trap or the trap itself, because it holds water, by covering the plug, it works the same way as a plunger does and by squeezing it continuously it forms a suction drawing or pushing blockages, freeing them and pushing them further down the line until it is clear. It is useful to know when a plunger is not at hand.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoIts good practice to fit a "U" trap under a sink unit or a "bottle trap". The latter is quick to install but can take up more room that a small "U" trap. However, a "bottle trap" is more accessible if there are clogs as the base unscrews quicky without effecting the pipe work.
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∙ 14y agoNo if it empties as an indirect waste in a properly vented and trapped fixture
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∙ 14y agoIt forms an air lock keeping out sewer gasses.
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∙ 9y agoYes, one trap for both sides or if on a single sink. The disposal does not seal out sewer gas which is what a trap does.
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Do you need an air vent installed for the dishwasher and garbage disposal and if so can it be installed another way if needed?
Your kitchen sink should already be vented if there is a p-trap draining to the wall. if it is an s-trap it is not vented and not to present code requirements. The dishwasher drain goes into the side of the disposal and the disposal should drain to the trap. A separate vent is not required for the disposal or dishwasher as the trap for the sink is what requires a vent.
Do you need and under sink air vent for a garbage disposal?
If there is no vent off the kitchen sink you would need to install an in-line vent.
Does a kosher kitchen need two garbage cans?
Yes, a true kosher kitchen does have two garbage cans. It is important that meat and dairy products do not come in contact with each other even in the disposal state.
Can I have an air conditioner in the kitchen?
Yes, an air conditioner can be installed in the kitchen. The only issure with a kitchen air conditioner would be the amount of time it would need to run in order to compensate for the heat produced by the stove top or the oven.
Garbage Disposal?
form_title= Garbage Disposal form_header= Rid your home of unwanted food with a disposal. Do you need to replace an existing disposal?*= () Yes () No Do you need to repair an existing disposal?*= () Yes () No Do you have a septic tank?*= () Yes () No
Garbage Disposal Reviews?
form_title=Garbage Disposal Reviews form_header=Getting rid of food without letting it sit and spoil is an essential everyday thing. Make sure you get the best fit for your home! Will you need your garbage disposal installed?*= () Yes () No How many sinks will you need garbage disposals for?*= {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, More than 5} Would you only like to see brand name products?*= () Yes () No
Can you take the kitchen cabinets?
You need to get final payment for the cabinets before they enter the home. then bill for the installation the day of instillation and collect the check before you leave if possible No, once installed they become part of the house, you can not remove the kitchen cabinets or any other cabinets that have been installed without the consent of the home owner in writing. if you are a good contractor why would you have to take the kitchen cabinets out of the house anyway. But if you have to you can take the doors.
How do you know what power of disposal to get?
Depending on how much stuff you would typically run through your disposal would be whatever power garbage disposal you need to get.
Do you need a special garbage disposal for a porcelain sink?
No, you do not need a special garbage disposal for a porcelain sink. However, generally speaking, installing a garbage disposal under porcelain can definitely damage the porcelain texture.
Do you need an air gap if you have no garbage disposal?
No, you don't.
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Plastic Kitchen Storage?
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