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    Sep 30, 2007, 04:46 AM
    Washing machind p-trap?
    I am building a new house and am wondering if it is necessary to have a p-trap on the washing machine drain line.
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    Sep 30, 2007, 05:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tdk
    I am building a new house and am wondering if it is necessary to have a p-trap on the washing machine drain line.
    Yes! By law every fixture that has a drain MUST be trapped and vented. If this isn't done you have opened your home to sewer gas. Good luck, Tom
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