How Do You Install A New Trap For A Bathroom Sink?
To install a new trap, called a P-trap, for a bathroom sink, you must first remove the old P-trap. The P-trap is a piece of drain pipe shaped like a “P.” The shape of a P-trap prevents sewer gases and fumes from going against the outward flow of drain water and entering the bathroom. A P-trap is located beneath a sink, like a bathroom sink, or any drain that holds water. Bathroom traps can be replaced with a new PVC or chrome P-trap. Local building code may specify the type of plumbing assemblies required. Most new construction uses PVC pipes, which have the advantage or resisting corrosion and longevity. Turn the collar nut counter-clockwise until loose at the connection between the sink tail piece and the P-trap. Turn the collar nut counter-clockwise until loose at the wall collar to P-trap horizontal extension tube. Place a small bucket under the trap to catch any water in the pipes. Remove the loosened P-trap and extension when it drops down. Look at the placement of the rubber was
