What can I use instead of p-trap?

Recently I discovered the amazing HepvO Waterless Valve. It’s a new solution to this old problem. Using a flexible silicon tube inside that seals out air but allows water to flow in one direction, it performs the same task without using any water and without being large and bulky like a p-trap.

Does a shower base need a trap?

Yes, shower and tub drains require a trap in the plumbing to prevent harmful sewer gases from coming into the home.

What happens if there is no p-trap?

When p-traps aren’t properly installed, they can become damaged and leak toxic sewer smells into your home. Below are common p-trap problems you can run into: Dry p-traps occur when the trap or interceptor has lost its water seal, allowing sewer gases to build back up through the drain and into your home.

How do you tell if a drain has a trap?

1. Pour some water down the drain –> disconnect the drain –> take a flashlight and look into the drain where it enters the floor –> if the drain pipe has water in it then it likely has a trap. –
2. I think the inspector was talking about the sink itself, not having a trap.

Does kitchen sink need p-trap?

Beneath a kitchen or bathroom sink drain is a pipe with a sharp bend in it. You must have a p-trap installed under your sink if you want your home to pass inspection in many places, where the building code requires them. Even if they are not required, you should understand the practical purpose for installing a p-trap.

How far can P trap be from shower drain?

Maximum Distance According to the International Residential Code, the maximum vertical distance between the sink drain and the entrance to the p-trap is 24 inches.

Does shower water and toilet water go to the same place?

The shower and toilet are connected to the sanitary sewer system. The wastewater from both can be treated at the same facility. Gray water is waste water that doesn’t contain anything.

Why does my p-trap stink?

A dried p trap will result in a sewer odor emitting from a sink that maybe hasn’t been used in a while. A p trap is designed to use water to block the sewer gases from leaking up the drain. If a sink’s p trap dies out this can result in a drain that smells bad.

How do you fix a smelly P-trap?

To eliminate odors coming from a dry p-trap, pour half a gallon of water into the trap to restore the barrier. It will prevent the odors from seeping through the drain. Another helpful method is to add a cup of white vinegar bleach to get rid of larvae and slow down the evaporation.

Do bathtubs and showers have P-traps?

P-traps are S-shaped pipe components that keep toxic sewer gases from escaping into your residence. They are required on all plumbing fixtures, including sinks, tubs and showers. Toilets have built-in traps.

Do you have to have a P trap in a shower?

According to regulations, all shower drains are required to have P-traps. This includes all fixtures connected to a building’s main plumbing system. P-traps are curved pipes installed under showers and drains of all kinds.

What happens if a P-trap fails in a tub?

Trap Failure. A P-trap will fail in its function of blocking sewer gasses from coming up through a tub or shower’s drain if the trap does not stay full of water. Leaks in the trap or the connections on either side of the P-trap can empty enough water from the trap that it no longer effectively blocks sewer gasses.

Why do I need a trap in my shower pipe?

Shower and bathtub drain pipes must incorporate a P-trap; otherwise the health and safety of anyone in the building will be jeopardized by sewer gasses entering the building. A trap will keep water trapped in the pipe, keeping sewer gasses from coming up the drainpipes.

Can A P trap be put up a drain?

When the wind blows we can hear and feel it up the drain. Contractor says there was no room to put a standard p-trap and that this installation is legal, meets code and is accepted practice in plumbing.