P trap
Under-sink curve
A P trap is a U-shaped pipe section beneath sinks, toilets, and other drains that holds standing water to block sewer gases from entering a building.
The name comes from its profile, which resembles the letter P when viewed from the side.
The plumber replaced the corroded P trap under the bathroom sink.
Pipe for waste water
- tailpieceConcluding addition to text
- slip jointAdjustable pivot connection
- fixtureAttached building component
- inletWater extending into land
outlet · vent · compression fitting · coupling · elbow · adapter · cleanout · pop-up
Curved drainage pipe section
- water sealLiquid blocking gas passage
- siphonLiquid transfer tube
- S-bendTwo opposing curves joined
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
air gap · waste pipe · standing water · vapor lock · refill
Block or wooden shoe
- blockageObstruction halting movement
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- snakingMoving in curves
- plungerSuction device for clogs
drain cleaner · hair · grease · sediment · buildup · debris · removal · flushing
Basin with drain
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
- kitchenFood preparation room
- lavatoryRoom for bodily relief
- laundryItems needing cleaning
shower · bathtub · floor drain · utility sink · vanity · basin · washing machine · dishwasher
Chlorinated plastic abbreviation
- ABSAnti-lock braking system
- chromeReflective metal coating
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
copper · polypropylene · corrosion-resistant · plastic · metal · tubular · seamless · durable
Concealed infrastructure stage
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- accessibilityEase of approach
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
DIY · wrench · plumber · retrofit · replacement · tightening · leak test
drainpipe
Pipe for waste water
- tailpieceConcluding addition to text
- slip jointAdjustable pivot connection
- fixtureAttached building component
inlet · outlet · vent · compression fitting · coupling · elbow · adapter · cleanout · pop-up · strainer
U-bend
Curved drainage pipe section
- water sealLiquid blocking gas passage
- siphonLiquid transfer tube
- S-bendTwo opposing curves joined
evaporation · air gap · waste pipe · standing water · vapor lock · refill
clog
Block or wooden shoe
plunger · drain cleaner · hair · grease · sediment · buildup · debris · removal · flushing · inspection
sink
Basin with drain
laundry · shower · bathtub · floor drain · utility sink · vanity · basin · washing machine · dishwasher · wet bar
PVC
Chlorinated plastic abbreviation
stainless steel · copper · polypropylene · corrosion-resistant · plastic · metal · tubular · seamless · durable · molded
rough-in
Concealed infrastructure stage
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- accessibilityEase of approach
clearance · DIY · wrench · plumber · retrofit · replacement · tightening · leak test
- plumbing partsfaucet, valve, washer, drain, gasket
- sink partssink drain, tailpiece, drain pipe, waste pipe, drain stopper