WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A P TRAP AND AN S TRAP?

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[@cahg3871]

The most thorough explanation of the function of water basin drains and the different type of traps I have ever seen.Thank you.👍

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[@RayBalconis-py2zz]

That was GREAT! Exactly everything I wanted to know. I had known that S-traps weren't ideal but I never knew why, and I didn't know all of that additional info on proper P-trap installation. Thank you.

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[@jamesc5363]

Well explained with good details. Thank you!

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[@declan979]

Great video, I now know a lot about traps. Also this guy looks like he would give the best hugs!

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He does. Thanks.

[@tonytijuana4132]

Pretty good information, thank you for sharing your knowlwdge

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[@delta7087]

When you buy these kits are they just screw together or do you have to use any kind of glues or anything? I always feel like I’m gonna have leaking water when working with plumbing. Thanks in advance.

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They screw together. They come with seals for the joints as well.

[@pollyannaaustin755]

I never knew why that shape is used. Thank you for explaining it!!

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Now you know 😁

[@paulegan1296]

That was so informative, and exactly what I needed to know in regard to the p-trap under my shower stall.

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[@tyrondajames1253]

You explained it the best! Best video

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[@solesourceproperties8681]

Great and well explained.

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[@chrischristofilakes6716]

Solid explanation. I already knew P-Traps were better, and some of the why. Thanks for helping me solidify my understanding. I only watched until 6 minutes, but I didn’t hear you mention “vacuum break vent valves” which are allowed in some areas.

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Good point.

[@zaks4430]

Thank you . could you please make a video to show us how to add extra toilet ?

[@odeanfearon4279]

Good explanation 💯

[@Sonia1863ad]

Great info! I’m a housing code inspector in DC and flexible pipes are not code compliant. Check your jurisdiction as different regulations can prevail.

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Thanks for the tip.

[@kailashbedi3404]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

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[@Freight_Train]

My sink drains have the air admittance valves. I wasn't sure what it really did until now. Good info. Thanks! (So far, no alligators...)

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So far. Lol.

[@JMK888.]

Great explanation. Thank you

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[@DennisMaina-rw5jp]

Very informative sir

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[@djdonbentley2141]

hoping you can help me friend. our house is the usual old 130 yr old type . my double kitchen sinks been problematic , the drain piping goes directly down into the floor , heading into the basement below and does not first curve off into the wall . any advice on what I could do to make a more balanced draining and venting. I've tried many different kits , and overall the whole thing is just a mess. Thank you for your time . Don.

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Look into having a sanitary T installed. Does it vent to the ceiling?

[@fordjoursamuel9994]

Thanks 😊

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[@ekkwok]

Really good, thank you.

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[@jeffreywolf5235]

I'm working on this house where these things have not been touched since probably the sixties everything in here is way before my time. There is no p-trap under the kitchen sink. It's a dual think it goes into one pipe that goes down into the tub. In the sub area there's this weird-looking contraption about 7 ft away and all this drainpipe is one and a half inch copper. Just to give you an idea how old this shit is. Everything I'm touching is disintegrating in my hands I don't know what to do should I try to put a p-trap in but I know I can't go through the roof or even into the wall with the air vent? It looks like an AAV is going to be my thank you for your tips and very well put out in English video

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[@jeffreywolf5235]

@@Caliber8Tools what would you recommend to tie into the copper pipe I'm going to have to cut in the basement and make it over into the ABS PVC schedule 40 drain that I'm going to use going from there over to the drain in the floor. I haven't done this type of work in a long time and the last time I did it we used to use ferncos(damn dyslexia) but I don't know if that was still used today the little rubber hose on both ends that has hose clamps to keep from leaking or is there another way?

[@AndrewDay_Aston-Martin-DBS5126]

I have a P-trap on my basin but it does not have a waste arm extension! After the trap it immediately heads down into the floor. Does this make it as bad as a S-trap? The dumb-ass who did our bathroom extension stupidly blocked off the vent to the loft and its now inaccessible, so for 10 years the basin has gurgled every time and we put up with it. Recently I fitted a 'SA10V McALPINE 32mm Anti-Vac Basin Sink Waste U Bend P Trap' and that solved the gurgling, but now 6 weeks later the waste-pipe is blocked after the trap. It could be a coincidence or is there a connection possibly?

[@Caliber8Tools]

Maybe not. The blockage could be normal debris build up like hair etc.

[@paulburch2278]

very good explanation! If at all possible - avoid the foreman or flex trap... I have seen those folds fail many times, and they really tend to hold the same grease/gunk/hair that is in the belly of the trap

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Thanks for the great tips.

[@davebrown5782]

Very good 👍

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[@paulg3316]

I “believe” flexible traps are not allowed by code. I’m sure you know this but it may be informative to mention this. Also, if you have a bathroom fixture that is rarely used you can slowly add water to the trap; shut off the water; then add a tablespoon or 2 of olive oil or any cooking oil. The oil will sit on top of the water in the trap and reduce/slow down evaporation.

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Ah, interesting tip. Thanks.

[@sizeten4451]

That's good 👍

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[@joesmith942]

I think this might have been a pretty good video, but I'm not sure. Just ended up thinking about alligators in my toliet.

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That’s a valid thought.

[@Ljblossom]

The drain from the basement is directly under the sink so there is no other way to do my sink drain than with an s trap.

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Ahh.

[@justindewitt5765]

I would be pretty concerned if I had an alligator come out of my toilet considering I'm in California and not Florida

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Watch the movie lol.

[@ONI1013.]

Well considering S Traps are now illegal in most if not all states, P traps it is.

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Is what it is right. Glad it helped.

[@eriksaavedrahidalgo]

Alligator 😂😂😂😂😂 ok .

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Lol.

[@leegavin1121]

GOOD

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