Denray Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I always mention that these things can go at any time and should be replaced before they do. Click to Enlarge 31.46 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I sometimes see the older "nickel-plated brass" ones in good shape but there are the thinner "chrome" traps that don't hold up so well. This sink had a big leaking crack in it, so the whole unit is crap. Click to Enlarge 33.18 KB I had a leaky brass one the other day, but it just needs a new seal at the transition. I think. I just said "repair or replace it" but I'd say it's a keeper. This 1960's house had most of its original soldered copper drain pipes intact. Click to Enlarge 41.16 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've found that you can completely eliminate uncertainty about those if you give them a good, hard squeeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plummen Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 We can use the thinner chrome plated traps for residential stuff but commercial requires 17g ,again in omaha anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericwlewis Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 has anyone seen the new "soft" traps being sold in big box stores. Supposedly you just squeeze them to clear a clog. I always point out the chrome traps and they always have at least a little corrosion on the outside of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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