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Re: Traps: 38mm vs 76mm

Phil L <neverchec...@hotmail.com>

mike wrote:
> Are there any situations where it's acceptable to use a bottle trap
> with a 38mm seal on a kitchen sink or do Building Regs always require
> a 76mm seal?

> Also, what's a "half trap"?

Who says you have to use a 76mm? - there's no BCO going to look under your
sink

> http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/Traps+Waste/Appliance+Half+T...

> Isn't it either a trap or just a bit of pipe?

A half trap is just like what's in the picture - you can see that where the
trap comes back up, the pipe stops and you need to manually attach a bend to
make an entire trap.

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Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008