View Full Version : For stubbing a basement toilet, do I need a p-trap?
 
 bentsco
Apr 20, 2010, 12:24 PM
My basement was not stubbed.  I want to put in a full bathroom with sink, shower, toilet and proper venting.  I know the shower and the sink will need p-trap and each will need to have vent, since they are each more than 5 feet from main and each other. I am not sure that the toilet needs a p-trap, since the toilet has a trap built in.  Is this correct?  If I do install a p-trap for the toilet, will it still drain correctly, or will it create a back pressure between the toilet trap and the underground trap?  I do not want to mess this up and have major re-work later!  Thanks.
 hkstroud
Apr 20, 2010, 03:35 PM
You do not install traps in the line for a toilet.  The trap is built into the toilet itself.  Everything else gets a trap regardless of distance.  It is the venting that must be with in specified distances.  Tom will give you the diagram and distances I'm sure.
 ballengerb1
Apr 20, 2010, 03:37 PM
Correct, we have several plumbers here and maybe you would like to submit your plumbing design so they can take a peek. They can help you determine pipe sizing and slope since you probably have little experience with plumbing.
 speedball1
Apr 20, 2010, 04:14 PM
Them experts are correct.  Toilet bowls have the traps built in.
We rough in our bathrooms like this. (see image)  More questions?  I'm as close as a click.   Tom