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    Jun 16, 2012, 07:21 AM
    What is the difference between p-trap and u-trap
    What is the difference between p-trap and u-trap
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    Jun 16, 2012, 08:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by yaduvamshi View Post
    what is the difference between p-trap and u-trap
    A "P"trap sometimes called a "U" trap is called that because when you turn it sideways it resembles the letter "P" and if you take away the street ell it looks like the letter "U". Does that answer your question? Cheers, Tom
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