Message from discussion Traps: 38mm vs 76mm

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From: "Phil L" <neverchec...@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Traps: 38mm vs 76mm
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Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:09:30 GMT
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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+Trap+76mm+Seal+40mm/d20/sd2907/p52069
>
> 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.

-- 
Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008