July 6, 2015 How a P Trap in Your Sink Works

Perhaps you may have wondered why the pipe underneath your kitchen or bathroom sink has a bend in it.  The bent section is called the P Trap.

There is a reason why the pipe is this shape, and believe it or not, the main reason is for your safety!  The bend in the pipe catches water, and the water creates a barrier.  This barrier prevents dangerous sewer gases from entering your home.  Another function is that the P trap catches debris, to keep it from creating a clog in the pipe.

Now you know!

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