The plumbing traps hold the water seal that keeps the sewer gas out. The P, the S, and the drum traps serve the different fixtures.
The P trap
The P trap curves under the sink and holds the water seal. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Elyria, the P is the standard.
The S trap
The S trap curves twice and can siphon without the vent. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Elyria, the S is the older style.
The drum trap
The drum trap holds the seal in the canister below the floor. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Elyria, the drum is the old tub trap.
The bottle trap
The bottle trap fits the tight spaces with the compact curve. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Elyria, the bottle is the space saver.
The seal
The trap's water seal blocks the sewer gas. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Elyria, the seal is the function.
The clean
The trap's cleanout opens for the clog removal. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Elyria, the cleanout is the access.
The call
Choose the right trap. Call 888-217-3585 and Elyria Home Plumbing Co will match you with an Elyria pro for the install.
Plumbing in Elyria: what to know
In Elyria, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lorain County — from North Ridgeville, Lorain and Amherst to ZIP codes like 44035, 44055, 44039 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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