Description
PVC DWV P-Trap
PVC DWV P-Trap provides a curved trap configuration for compatible PVC drain, waste, and vent fixture-drain systems. The P-trap creates a low point in the drainage path that retains a water seal while allowing wastewater to flow from the fixture into the adjoining DWV piping.
Designed for compatible PVC DWV applications, the P-trap is commonly incorporated into fixture-drain arrangements where a trap is required between the fixture outlet and the drainage system. Proper sizing, orientation, adjoining connection compatibility, and installation clearance should be confirmed before assembly.
Product Highlights
- PVC construction
- P-trap configuration
- Curved drainage path
- Designed for PVC DWV service
- Provides a water-seal trap configuration
- Connects compatible fixture-drain piping
- Directs fixture discharge into the DWV system
- Supports compatible drain, waste, and vent fixture-drain layouts
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | DWV P-Trap |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC |
| System Type | Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) |
| Configuration | P-Trap |
| Trap Style | Curved Fixture-Drain Trap |
| Application | Compatible PVC DWV Fixture-Drain Piping |
| Primary Function | Provide a Water-Seal Trap Configuration Between a Compatible Fixture Drain and PVC DWV Piping |
P-Trap Configuration
The P-trap configuration creates a curved drainage path between the fixture outlet and adjoining DWV piping. The low portion of the trap retains water after drainage flow passes through the fitting, creating the water seal associated with a properly installed trap assembly.
Confirm the required nominal size and complete fixture-drain arrangement before installation so the P-trap aligns correctly with the adjoining components.
Water-Seal Trap Design
The curved trap body is designed to retain a water seal within the drainage path. This trapped water provides the functional seal required from the P-trap configuration while allowing normal fixture discharge to pass into the downstream DWV piping.
Proper orientation and installation are important so the trap maintains its intended configuration within the completed drainage system.
Fixture-Drain Connection
The P-trap provides the drainage transition between a compatible fixture outlet and the downstream DWV piping. Its curved configuration allows fixture discharge to pass through the trap before continuing into the drainage system.
Verify the adjoining components, required connection sizes, fitting orientation, and available installation space before completing the assembly.
PVC DWV Applications
This P-trap is intended for compatible PVC drain, waste, and vent fixture-drain systems requiring a trapped drainage connection between a fixture and the downstream piping.
Before installation, verify the nominal size, connection requirements, P-trap orientation, adjoining drainage components, installation clearance, and compatibility with the overall PVC DWV layout.
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Confirm the trap size.
- Check available clearance.
- Verify the P-trap orientation.
- Confirm adjoining drain connections.
- Verify compatibility with the fixture layout.
Our PVC DWV fitting specialists can help review your trap size, fixture-drain connection, adjoining PVC piping, P-trap orientation, installation clearance, connection requirements, and overall drain, waste, and vent system layout before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PVC DWV P-Trap used for?
It provides a trapped drainage connection between a compatible fixture outlet and the downstream PVC drain, waste, and vent piping.
What does a P-trap do?
The curved trap configuration retains water at its low point, creating a water seal while allowing fixture discharge to flow into the drainage system.
Is this P-trap made from PVC?
Yes. This product is a PVC P-trap intended for compatible DWV fixture-drain applications.
Is this P-trap intended for DWV systems?
Yes. It is designed for compatible drain, waste, and vent fixture-drain piping arrangements.
Why is the P-trap orientation important?
Proper orientation allows the curved trap configuration to maintain its intended drainage path and water seal within the completed system.
Should installation clearance be checked?
Yes. Confirm adequate space for the P-trap and adjoining fixture-drain piping before beginning the installation.
Should the adjoining connections be verified?
Yes. Confirm the nominal sizes and connection requirements of the fixture outlet, P-trap, and downstream drainage piping before ordering.
What should I confirm before ordering?
Confirm the nominal trap size, adjoining connection requirements, P-trap orientation, fixture-drain configuration, installation clearance, and compatibility with the planned PVC DWV system.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Confirm the trap size.
- Check available clearance.
- Verify the trap orientation.
- Confirm adjoining drain connections.
- Follow applicable DWV installation requirements.
