What is AP trap kit?
What is AP trap kit?
P trap used to keep sewer gases from coming up sink drain.
Can I use silicone sealant instead of plumbers putty?
Both plumber’s putty and silicone are sealing compounds designed to provide a water tight fit for pop up drains, sink strainers, undersides of fittings, showers and drains. Plumber’s putty is more traditional while silicone caulking is a more modern product, but either one (in most cases) can get the job done.
Why does my P trap smell?
A p trap is designed to use water to block the sewer gases from leaking up the drain. If a sink’s p trap dies out this can result in a drain that smells bad. To alleviate this problem pour water down the drain to restore the water barrier in the p trap.
Does a kitchen sink need AP Trap?
Beneath a kitchen or bathroom sink drain is a pipe with a sharp bend in it. You must have a p-trap installed under your sink if you want your home to pass inspection in many places, where the building code requires them.
How do you repair a bathroom faucet?
Compression Faucets. Most leaky compression faucets need new seat washers. Pry off the decorative cap on the handle, remove the handle screw, pull off the handle and use a crescent wrench to unscrew the packing nut. After unscrewing the stem, remove and replace the seat washer held in place by a brass screw.
How do you drain a sink?
Slide a rubber gasket over the drain threads on the underside of the sink and push it all the way up until it contacts the sink bottom. Push on a plastic washer as a barrier between the rubber gasket and the connecting nut.
What are the parts of a bathroom sink?
The basin is the part of the sink that holds the water when the water is turned on. Most bathroom sink basins are porcelain on steel or vitreous china. Bathroom sink basins also can be made out of resin, glass, metal and stone.
What is a sink P trap?
In most homes, there is a P-trap installed under the sinks in the bathroom and kitchens. A P-trap is a plumbing fixture that has several purposes. It traps debris that has drained from the sink and prevents it from forming a clog deep within the plumbing system, and to stops sewer gases from passing into the home.
