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    May 19, 2007, 07:39 AM
    Trap on basemant shower
    Hi I'm installing a shower on my basemant,do I need a trap on the drain
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    May 19, 2007, 07:47 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by babeto
    hi i'm installing a shower on my basemant,do i need a trap on the drain
    Yes! And unless you connect to a lavatory drain line you will need to run a vent off the shower. Without a trap you're opening a direct connection between your home and the sewer. This will allow sewer gas to enter your home. Sewer gas is a health hazard to your family and the methane content makes it explosive. Trap the shower! Good luck, Tom
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    May 19, 2007, 02:19 PM
    Trap anything connecting to drain.
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    May 19, 2007, 03:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando
    Trap anything connecting to drain.
    That's trap and VENT anything connected to a drain
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    May 19, 2007, 06:44 PM
    I stand corrected. I only said that 'cause he was talking about trap. To be more helpful, shoud have metioned vent, Thanks speedball1. I am not an authority
    On plumbing, I like to provide different angle.
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