What is a sink trap adapter?

What is a sink trap adapter?

A trap adapter is the fitting that joins the pipe to the tubing at the trap arm side of the p-trap. A slip joint is comprised of a male thread, a slip joint washer and a slip joint nut. Historically when a brass trap adapter had no slip joint the tubular trap was soldered into the trap arm side of the adapter.

What is a trap adapter used for?

Trap To Drain Flexible Adapters These trap to drain adapters are so flexible they can be used for bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, laundry trays, bar sinks, bathtubs or utility sinks to quickly connect to drain pipes. And you won’t have to wait for any glue to dry.

How do you attach P-trap to a wall?

Slip one of the P-trap’s sealing gasket and compression nuts onto the sink basin’s drain outlet pipe. Then, slide the P-trap itself onto the same pipe, attaching it by tightening the compression nut by hand. If you’ve attached the trap to the sink correctly, the waste arm will be at the bottom.

What size P-trap do I need for bathroom sink?

1-1/4 inch
Traps come in 1-1/4 inch (standard bathroom sink) or 1-1/2 inch (standard kitchen sink) inside diameter sizes. Be sure to check so you get the right size replacement at your local store. In this guide we’ll show you how to replace a P-trap in a few easy steps.

Can a P-trap be higher than the drain pipe?

6 Answers. You attach the p-trap directly to the drainage and manuever the p-traps exits into you existing drain. It is not ideal to have the p-trap below the the exit drain because water gravity has to force the water out instead of it flowing downwards naturally.

What is the name of the fitting that connects the P-trap to the drain?

The drain is connected to your P-trap and plumbing connection hidden within the walls. Tailpiece: Often referred to as the drain tailpiece, this is the section of piping that connects to the drain fitting. It carries water away from the sink.