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    Dec 20, 2011, 04:08 PM
    Can a P-Trap double back on itself
    I am moving a shower in the basement and the main line split off too close too the middle of the shower to fit the trap in at a relatively straight line. Is there anything wrong with making it double back on itself
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    Dec 20, 2011, 04:11 PM
    Can you sketch us a diagram of what you are trying to do?
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    Dec 20, 2011, 04:22 PM
    Though I did oops.

    The vertical and horizontal pipes would be close to touching
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    Dec 20, 2011, 04:33 PM
    That would be just fine. You can align the trap any way it will fit.
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    Dec 20, 2011, 05:26 PM
    Works or me too.
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    Dec 20, 2011, 05:42 PM
    Here, here!

    I'll third that motion and pass the approval by banging my gavel... :)

    BANG BANG
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    Dec 20, 2011, 05:56 PM
    Thank you for all your responses
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    Dec 21, 2011, 07:58 AM
    And I'll close the case by adjourning the court. As long as your shower's vented your "P" trap will be just fine. Good luck, Tom
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