fremont: Under the Sink
- 01/05/12 02:54 PM
What is a P-Trap? Take a look under any bathroom or kitchen sink. If the plumbing was professional installed, you'll see a u-shape pipe with a pipe 'leg' running to the back of the cabinet... It looks like the letter P laying down.
This is called a p-trap. Its design has two purposes: First, to allow the water from the sink to flow out and to keep sewer gas from coming in; it's in the U portion of the drain that water literally sits and forms a seal (water seal)...
...and Secondly, the p-trap can catch items that might go … (3 comments)
fremont: Electrical Wiring 101
- 09/29/11 03:03 PM
It was obvious to the home inspector, that whoever installed this electrical wiring, failed Electrical Wiring 101.
Sometimes you just have to shake your head and wonder what else in the house could be a potential electrical safety concern. This is a great example why home inspections benefit homebuyers. With the number of forclosures and shortsales these day, many real estate purchases are 'as-is' sales... with no warranty and in its present condition. If you're an investor with a crew that flips houses and has a licensed electrican you can call... It's probably no big deal. The typical homebuyer may … (2 comments)
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