Easi Plumb 40mm ( 1 1/2" ) Washing Machine Trap (Stand Pipe Type) | EP112WM for Plumbing EP112WM

Description

Washing Machine Trap 1 1/2" Universal fitting Hand tightenable Easy to install PVC material Easi Plumb 40mm ( 1 1/2" ) Washing Machine Trap (Stand Pipe Type) | EP112WM In plumbing, a trap is a device shaped with a bending pipe path to retain fluid to prevent sewer gases from entering buildings while allowing waste materials to pass through. In oil refineries, traps are used to prevent hydrocarbons and other dangerous gases and chemical fumes from escaping through drains. Because of its shape, the trap retains some water after the fixture's use. This water creates an air seal that prevents sewer gas from passing from the drain pipes back into the building. Essentially all plumbing fixtures including sinks, bathtubs, and showers must be equipped with either an internal or external trap. Toilets almost always have an internal trap. Features It traps debris that has drained from the machine and prevents it from clogging the plumbing system. This easy to install trap features a swivel nut to connect it directly onto the threaded waste tail. This universal fitting has compression waste joints that can be hand tightened.