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    Apr 3, 2013, 12:57 PM
    Basin drain trap
    What ia the minimum distance between basin and trap(water level in trap)
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    Apr 3, 2013, 02:46 PM
    If you have a pop up it will be 4-6" or more. With no pop up, less. What is the issue? Even with a cut off tail piece, you can't go under 2-3"
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    Apr 3, 2013, 08:23 PM
    If you're asking about the water level it should be up to the thought of the far bend in the trap. This is the wall all traps wok. Regards. Tom
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