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A P trap goes thru the wall, an S trap goes thru the floor.
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∙ 15y agoA p trap is a curved, "U" or "J" shaped section of the drain pipe that holds a water seal to prevent gasses from a septic/sewer from entering the home through a fixtures water drain.
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What is p trap?
In plumbing, a trap is a U-, S-, or J-shaped pipe located below or within a plumbing fixture.
What distance from side and back wall should an s trap drain be located?
An S trap is not allowed in a plumbing system. Only a P-Trap
How do you install a p trap?
You don't as an S trap is self siphoning thus not allowed in most civilized codes
How do you replace a S trap with a P trap?
By cutting it out and installing either a P trap or a running trap as an S trap is notorious for losing its seal
What kind of plumbing traps are legal?
I'm assuming you are talking about a p-trap. A p-trap is a fitting that holds water to block sewer gasses from entering the building through the fixture. Every fixture with a drain has to have one in the waste. A toilet has what you would call an "s-trap" built into it. It serves the same purpose as a p-trap.
What is a legal and common used trap?
building codes in the jurisdiction may require you to use a certain type of trap in certain plumbing designs.A bell trap is used in floor drains (although this particular trap is sometimes erroneously installed in a drainage system).Answers.comAnswers.comAnswers.com. So is a drum trap. S traps are much more common.A p trap is used for sinks
How do you replace a p trap with an s trap?
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What is a legal and commonly used trap bell trap S trap drum trap or P trap?
Which of the following is a legal and commonly used trap? bell trap S trap drum trap P trap
What is a legal and commonly used trap bell trap S trap drum trap P trap?
which of the following is a legal and commonly used trap? bell trap S trap drum trap or P trap
What is a legal and commonly used trap - bell or S or drum or P trap?
P trap
What are the bell trap s trap drum trap p trap for?
P-trap is to prevent gasses from passing thought the pipe. For example, in a residential setting, a p-trap is installed on all residential drains in order that sewer gases do not use the pipe as a conduit and enter the home.
What is the difference between an S trap and P trap?
A P trap exits horizontal from the back of the toilet and a S trap exits vertical from the bottom of the toilet.
