Above The Floor Trap

A standpipe extends from the outlet box to the trap below.

Above the floor trap.

In many jurisdictions that height is 36 to 42 inches. They must always be installed so that there is easy access to the cover for removal and cleaning. Our drawings above show an alcove style with a front skirt. Americast above floor rough in bathtub with left drain a durable cost efficient alternative to cast iron.

The top of the standpipe must extend above the overflow level. However vanity that i got has lower drawer which has top at about the same height. So i wonder if it s really the case. Plumbing traps are necessary beneath shower drains because they retain a little bit of water that acts as a plug to prevent sewer gasses from backing up into the room.

The princeton americast above floor rough in bathtub from american standard is lighter easier and more economical to install than a conventional tub. Building codes specify how high this pipe must rise above the finished floor. When a tub is designed for an above floor drain connection there is space under the tub to run the drain pipes above the floor. Grease traps can be located above ground below ground inside the kitchen or outside the building.

Typically these traps lie beneath the floor but if you re installing shower on a cement slab such as in a basement the trap is above the cement slab. It is recommended to clean the grease trap when a grease level of 2 3 is obtained. A much smaller cut out in the slab or floor is needed just for the down pipe pictured below. I was told that the only way to install p trap would be to cut back of the drawer.

This make installation on a slab much easier. The best time to replace your p trap is when you re renovating your bathroom. Make sure you cut an even 12 by 12 square piece and that you only cut the portion that runs over the floor boards. To begin start by cutting the subfloor around the drain with an electric saw.

If the sink has a pop up drain the tailpipe will need. There is also about 4 clearance behind drawer. The lack of a p trap exposes the area to sewer fumes and the lack of venting will cause the drain to run sluggishly and overflow. This is because the p trap under a shower isn t accessible.