When attaching the reducer and the P-trap, spread a high-quality glue on the inside of them, and then attach them firmly.
Make sure you get the P-trap in the right location. Reattach the square subfloor piece and then measure the distance the from the P-trap to the subfloor. Again, make sure you use plenty of glue and attach it firmly. Once all the piping is connected, you can then reattach your shower drain.
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The steps to installing a shower drain trap are as follows:. Use an electric saw to cut the subfloor around the drain of your bathroom. Use a prybar to open up the floor under the square cutout. Connect the P-trap to the horizontal section of the drain pipe using a connector and glue.
Make sure the other end of the P-trap faces upwards and is directly under the shower drain. Put back the square subfloor cutout into the floor then measure the distance between the subfloor and the P-trap.
Cut a pipe with this length and with the same diameter as the end of the P-trap. Reattach the shower drain and the drain cover. Vent pipes are pipes connected to the sewer line in the home where gases from the sewer escape to the air rather than entering the home. Vent pipes work hand in hand with P-traps to keep sewer gases away from the house.
The P-traps in toilets, sinks and shower drains prevent the gases from getting back into the house while the vent pipes allow the gases to escape to the air outdoors. This also balances the air pressure within the pipes. Some of the common shower drain P-trap problems include the following:. Solid items, calcium build up and others may cause clogs in the shower drain.
You should unclog the drain with a plunger or by pouring in it a cup of baking soda followed by 2 cups of white vinegar. Rinse with hot water afterwards. Enzyme-based drain cleaners can also be used to unclog the shower drain. Prevent clogs in the shower drain by installing a drain cover which keeps out larger objects and dirt from entering and clogging the drain. A P-trap is only good when it has water in it. Project Page Menu. P Trap containing water and indicating incoming and outgoing water All waste gives off gas and when you flush the toilet or drain the sink or bath, the water disappears out of your house to connect somewhere outside with the main drainage.
Bottle or pedestal waste trap S bend waste trap Shower waste trap Gulley waste trap Toilet U bend indicating water level Shallow bath or shower waste trap With bottle, pedestal and shower traps, the trap element in the equation is not obvious, but inside the work is done in the same way.
Inside of a bottle waste trap Different traps are produced for different situations. Back to the Top. Find a Reliable Local Tradesman. Don't fancy doing this project yourself? We work with the industries best to ensure that we recommend only reliable and trustworthy tradesmen. Let DIY Doctor help you find a tradesman. More Help. Give us Some Feedback! Footer DIY Doctor. Follow us on Twitter. The main point of a trap is to provide a water seal in a 'U' bend or other arrangement.
The important aspect of any water traps is the depth of seal see right. Current regulations specify that where waste pipes discharge into a single stack as is the current 'new build' requirement , the depth of water seal must be at least 75mm 3 inches. Where a bath or basin is being replaced in an older property where the existing waste pipes feed into an open hopper or drain gully, this arrangement may be retained and the depth of water seal may be only 50mm 2 inches.
The 'P' trap - normally these have a screw joint half way along so that:. One disadvantage of the 'P' trap is that it requires a fair amount of room around the waste outlet. The 'S' trap - normally these have a screw joint half way along so that:. Like the 'P' trap, a disadvantage of the 'S' trap is that it requires a fair amount of room around the waste outlet. The 'Bottle' trap - normally the bottom unscrews to allow the clearing of blockages etc.
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