Replacing P Trap Under Kitchen Sink
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Replacing p trap under kitchen sink. This video includes the p trap center joints and arms w dishwasher attachment. This week i am replacing the p trap under my bathroom sink. This makes a p trap the number one location of clogs in the sewer system.
The drain trapsometimes called the p trap due to its distinctive shapeis the curved section of pipe that you see immediately under the sink. Be sure to check so you get the right size replacement at your. I hope the things i learned can help you with your diy project under the kitchen sink.
Just one stay at home mom. The other end of the. When replacing a p trap you should use the same type of trap you remove.
If the p trap becomes only slightly clogged then you experience slow drainage in the. If youve ever had to clear a clog from a sink drain youre likely already familiar with the drain trap assembly that forms the transition from the sink to the homes branch drain system. You can adjust the p trap sliding it up and down on the pipe that leaves the sink drain.
The u shape of this pipe is the trap that retains enough water to prevent sewer gases from entering the bathroom. Unfortunately the traps water trapping ability extends to hair grease debris and soap scum. Traps are made from abs black pvc white or brass either chrome plated or natural colored.