straps: A Primer on "S" Traps
- 06/04/12 07:53 PM
A common plumbing defect found in many older houses is an "S" trap. An "S" trap is named so because it looks like an "S" on its side - it basically consists of a normal trap, and then another trap installed right up against it in an upside-down fashion, as shown below. These traps are prohibited by the Minnesota State Plumbing Code, but that doesn't mean you can't buy them at any home improvement store.
The most common places you'll find "S" traps are at plumbing fixtures that aren't vented, such as an illegal basement bathroom sink, a DIY basement bar … (20 comments)
A common plumbing defect found in many older houses is an "S" trap. An "S" trap is named so because it looks like an "S" on its side - it basically consists of a normal trap, and then another trap installed right up against it in an upside-down fashion, as shown below. These traps are prohibited by the Minnesota State Plumbing Code, but that doesn't mean you can't buy them at any home improvement store.
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