| What is a drain trap? It is a particular fitting located | | | | are removing it. If there is a cleanout plug on the |
| under the drain of toilets and sinks. The drain trap | | | | bottom of the trap, use the wrench to remove this |
| provides an important seal, which prevents the leak | | | | section. Otherwise, just unscrew the slip nuts and |
| of harmful gases from your drains. Thus, these drain | | | | move them to a safe place. |
| traps must be kept in mint conditions to work | | | | Once the old trap is removed from your system, it is |
| properly, though they do deteriorate over time. You | | | | time to insert the new one in place. Your newly |
| can notice the signs of the trap wearing out if it | | | | purchased drain trap will come with helpful |
| becomes worn, damaged or clogged. When such a | | | | instructions, which will help a lot in your installation. |
| situation occurs, you can always replace the drain | | | | You should make sure the slip nuts, the washer, and |
| traps with a new one. | | | | all other connections are securely fastened. If not, |
| You will need the following tools to replace the drain | | | | you can apply some tape around the pipe fittings to |
| trap: wrench, screwdriver, replacement trap, and | | | | prevent leaks. |
| tape. Some of these supplies can be found along with | | | | After securing these fittings, you should turn the |
| the purchase of a new drain trap, in the form of a | | | | water back on to ensure there are no leakages |
| 'kit'. These basic starter kits are useful for most | | | | anywhere. Fill the trap with water so you can make |
| installation projects and can be found in your local | | | | sure it is an effective barrier against sewage gases. |
| plumbing hardware store. Be careful when handling | | | | It is better to do a test trial before a real problem |
| the pieces though, because these pieces are delicate | | | | occurs, because by then it may be too late already. |
| and fragile. Some products that come along with the | | | | Your drain traps should be routinely maintained for |
| kit include the drain trap itself, the tail piece, the drain | | | | the sake of your health and safety. Make sure you |
| extension, and various smaller components. | | | | examine this trap for an ongoing basis so there are |
| Before the repair starts, remember to turn off your | | | | no sewage gas leaks. There might be the case that |
| home water supply. Otherwise, the water will travel | | | | the seepage or leakage is not detected right away, |
| through the pipe that you are replacing, creating a | | | | so the routine check-up is very important. If in doubt, |
| hectic flooding mess. | | | | you should call your local plumber for further details. |
| The existing trap can be carefully removed using the | | | | Such preventative measures will keep your pipes |
| wrench. Now, make sure you have a bucket | | | | clean, safe, and free of odour. No matter the costs |
| positioned underneath the trap, because some water | | | | or explanations, remember that a damaged drain trap |
| will be flowing out. Keep the old trap upright as you | | | | should be immediately replaced! |