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 babeto
May 19, 2007, 07:39 AM
Hi I'm installing a shower on my basemant,do I need a trap on the drain
 speedball1
May 19, 2007, 07:47 AM
hi i'm installing a shower on my basemant,do i need a trap on the drain
Yes! And unless you connect to a lavatory drain line you will need to run a vent off the shower. Without a trap you're opening a direct connection between your home and the sewer.  This will allow sewer gas to enter your home.  Sewer gas is a health hazard to your family and the methane content makes it explosive.  Trap the shower!  Good luck,  Tom
 Stratmando
May 19, 2007, 02:19 PM
Trap anything connecting to drain.
 speedball1
May 19, 2007, 03:55 PM
Trap anything connecting to drain.
That's trap and VENT anything connected to a drain
 Stratmando
May 19, 2007, 06:44 PM
I stand corrected. I only said that 'cause he was talking about trap. To be more helpful, shoud have metioned vent, Thanks speedball1. I am not an authority
On plumbing, I like to provide different angle.