Should I use metal or plastic P trap?

In theory PVC should be more resistant to chemicals and rust while metal is more resistant to heat. But most drain cleaners don’t contain lye any more and nobody in their right mind dumps 500F fluid into a sink.

Why do plastic P-traps leak?

The compression nuts holding a sink trap to the tailpiece and waste arm are designed to be hand tightened, and when you do it properly, the trap is watertight. When a P-trap leak occurs, it’s usually because the nuts aren’t tight enough, the pipes are misaligned or a P-trap washer isn’t seated correctly.

Are flexible P-traps bad?

P-traps take on and maintain the shape of a letter p to keep sewer gases out of your house. When you use a flexible p trap, you’re more likely to get the shape wrong, and you’re more likely to accidentally misshape it when you bump the pipe. Or when you bump it, the force might cause it to spring a leak.

Do bottle P-traps work?

P-traps are highly effective and are easy to flush and clean, and they usually meet building codes.

Can you use a plastic P trap with metal pipes?

P-traps can be plastic or metal. The plastic ones are corrosion resistant and easier to install, so are more commonly used. It isn’t an issue if the two components are made of dissimilar materials, because the flange that seals the trap opening is always plastic. So don’t be intimidated.

How do you fix a smelly p-trap?

To eliminate odors coming from a dry p-trap, pour half a gallon of water into the trap to restore the barrier. It will prevent the odors from seeping through the drain. Another helpful method is to add a cup of white vinegar bleach to get rid of larvae and slow down the evaporation.

Are flexible drain pipes bad?

Problems with flexible drain pipe The major problem with them is that they collect the dirt and grime that’s supposed to flow down the drain. Making matters worse, since they slow down the flow of water, gunk can easily collect further down the pipe, especially if they pipe already isn’t 100\% clear.

Does simple drain work?

Simple Drain can be used in new construction applications as well as DIY replacement work. “Simple drain resists biofilm unlike traditional trap assemblies, thus reducing the probability of infectious bacteria build up in or before the trap,” said Todd Grayson, inventor and Partner at Crushproof Tubing.

Are P traps better than bottle traps?

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 takes up less radial space under a waste outlet and is ideal for pedestal mounted basins where space is usually very limited. They can however be deeper that the ‘P’ and ‘S’ traps.

Is a bottle trap better than AP trap?

A P flows better, a bottle uses less space. Both work, personally I would fit a P.