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    Apr 13, 2007, 08:19 AM
    Trap primer
    Why do I need a trap primer for a drain?
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    Apr 13, 2007, 03:04 PM
    Trap primers are mostly ued on unused floor drains that are Likely to loose the trap seal by evaperation. The trap primer meters water into the trap so that doesn't happen. Regards, Tom
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