Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition Position a plastic bucket directly under the P-trap. Using pliers, remove the two coupling nuts that attach the trap to the sink tailpiece and to the adjacent wall fitting. Clean the interior of the trap with a straightened wire coat hanger or a large nylon bottle brush. Click to see full answer. Also know, how do you clear a clogged sink trap? First, try to clear the drain using a rubber cup-style plunger. Empty all but 1 to 2″ of water in the sink. Place the cup of the plunger over the drain opening and pump up and down rapidly several times. If the clog remains, you will now disassemble the drain trap under the sink. Additionally, what is the P trap under the sink? 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. Also, what is the difference between AP trap and an S trap? The only difference between a P-trap and an S-trap is the horizontal length of pipe on the outflow side which allows you to connect the vent. You can turn an S-trap into a P-trap by adding this pipe — it should be at least 4 inches long — and connecting a vent to it.How long does it take for AP trap to dry out? three to five months
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7pLHLnpmroaSesrSu1LOxZ5ufonuotI6hprBllKR6urvUZpqlnZGjeqK8jK2pmqhdqrulsdFmqqKmm2Q%3D