Help. I had a inspection and I was told I needed a trap under my slop sink. I have no clue what the gentleman was talking about. I would appreciate any help. Thanks:confused:
OK! Here's a slop sink, (see image) the trap is that black curvy thingy under the sink. A traps, (see image) function is to provide a water seal so sewer gas doesn't enter your home. You will also need to vent the trap either through a AAV, (see image) or a pipe through the roof. This is not a week end project for a homeowner. Get three estimates and go with the one you're most comfortable with. Good luck, Tom

Tom, can you reassemble this post, it looks like hairspray asks and answers her own question. Going to confuse us old guys.
Dunno what happened Bob but it's fixed. Tom

Yes you need a trap and a vent(every fixture must have a trap, and every trap must be vented) If you don't know what the inspector is talking about, just hire a plumber to fix your problem and bring you up to code. Good luck and please let us know how things work out. Lee.

Thanks guys. My sink is 2sided and I still have no clue. I don't have the money for a plumber I thought I could pay someone a little something I did'nt realize it would be so much work. Oh well I'll let you know what happens.

You could hire a handyman to install the trap and Double bowl drain assembly. The materials will cost him under $10.00 (PVC or ABS at Home Depot) and he should be done in 1/2 hour.

My sink is 2sided and I still have no clue Please explain. Are you saying your slop sink has two tubs? You have no clue about what? Talk to me Mom.
What's bothering you? Tom

Ok I'll try. My sink is a double sink and my washing machine hose hangs over the one and the water goes into the sink. I have had it like that for years now all of a sudden they want some type of trap under the sink maybe I can find someone to just come in and look at it I just don't want to be stupid and they take me over

Can you take a picture of the under-sink drains and post it for us ? It would be very helpful.

You should Always have trap installed...

Mom,
Like Milo sez. Look under your sink. Got one of these curvy thingys ,(see image)m under there? If not tell us where that drain pipe goes. Let's hear back from you, Tom

Could I ask a question here?

Inspection by whom?

This may be a simple handyman fix. A pic would help immensly here. Depends on if there is a vent. Adding a trap with no vent will not pass inspection. But if you don't have a vent, and your area allows aav vents, then this should still be a simple handyman fix, very low cost. Let us know. Lee.