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    Feb 13, 2006, 11:00 AM
    J pipe for showers
    Is there a special j pipe for a shower drain? Or do you just use 90 to make the j pipe and if so what are the specs so no sewer gas leaks...

    Whoa! Not so fast there Markee. That "j pipe" is called a trap. And before I even answer I want to know a little more about this project. New installation or are you replacing a existing shower? What size is the drain pipe the trap would connect to? What kind of a shower? Tile? Plastic or fiberglass shower enclosurer? How far along are you on this? What "specs" are you asking for?
    I'll wait on your answer, Tom
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    Feb 13, 2006, 11:15 AM
    J pipe for showers

    Is there a special j pipe for a shower drain? Or do you just use 90 to make the j pipe and if so what are the specs so no sewer gas leaks...

    Whoa! Not so fast there Markee. That "j pipe" is called a trap. And before I even answer I want to know a little more about this project. New installation or are you replacing a existing shower? What size is the drain pipe the trap would connect to? What kind of a shower? Tile? Plastic or fiberglass shower enclosurer? How far along are you on this? What "specs" are you asking for?
    I'll wait on your answer, Tom
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    Feb 13, 2006, 12:31 PM
    Plastic shower new install 2 inch pipe will be inclosed spec on the length of the trap from bottom of the pan,is more distance better
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    Feb 13, 2006, 01:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MARKEE
    plastic shower new install 2 inch pipe will be inclosed spec on the length of the trap from bottom of the pan,is more distance better
    The distance, (length of the trap raiser or shower stubup) between the drain and the trap can be any length. One is not better then the other. Regards, Tom
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    Feb 13, 2006, 01:30 PM
    Now do you just use 90s to make the trap?
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    Feb 13, 2006, 01:57 PM
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    now do you just use 90s to make the trap?
    No, You purchase the trap ready made. Tom

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