The plumbing traps hold the water seal that keeps the sewer gas out. The P, the S, and the drum traps serve the different fixtures.
The P trap
The P trap curves under the sink and holds the water seal. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Portland, the P is the standard.
The S trap
The S trap curves twice and can siphon without the vent. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Portland, the S is the older style.
The drum trap
The drum trap holds the seal in the canister below the floor. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Portland, the drum is the old tub trap.
The bottle trap
The bottle trap fits the tight spaces with the compact curve. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Portland, the bottle is the space saver.
The seal
The trap's water seal blocks the sewer gas. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Portland, the seal is the function.
The clean
The trap's cleanout opens for the clog removal. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Portland, the cleanout is the access.
The call
Choose the right trap. Call 888-217-3585 and Portland, OR Plumbing Experts will match you with a Portland pro for the install.
Plumbing in Portland: what to know
In Portland, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Multnomah County — from Milwaukie, Vancouver and Lake Oswego to ZIP codes like 97212, 97232, 97227 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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