Drum traps are common in older buildings and homes. Generally they are not allowed in modern plumbing except in special cases.
What is the point of a drum trap?
Drum traps were designed to capture debris and prevent sewer gas from entering the home. In theory, homeowner would regularly open the trap and clean it to avoid clogging; however, this rarely happened in practice. Try to clean the drum trap now, and you may find that the cover has corroded and can't be easily removed.9 Aug 2019
Is a drum trap necessary?
As I've mentioned in previous posts, you need plumbing traps to prevent sewer gas from entering your home. Drum traps were commonly used at bathtubs and occasionally at laundry sinks at older Minnesota homes. I've seen a few drum traps at kitchen sinks too, but never at a bathroom sink.30 Jul 2019
Why is an S-trap illegal?
The “S” trap is prohibited under the Uniform Plumbing Code throughout the United States. This is because the “S” trap will siphon or suck water out from the trap which will end up releasing methane (sewer) gases into the home. So, it is a code violation and if you are doing remodeling, you will have to replace it.14 Aug 2020
Where is a drum trap located?
Most drum traps have a removable cover, but drum traps are usually located right below the floor, making the lid extremely difficult to access without cutting out the floor.18 Apr 2013
What is a drum trap?
A drum trap is an older component that was once commonly used in plumbing systems. Essentially, drum traps are devices that help to prevent larger and heavier items from entering the drain and lodging in the plumbing itself. When installed, the access cap is the only portion of the trap that is likely to be visible.
What is a drum trap drain?
Drum traps do the same thing, but instead of just having a dip in the pipe to create a self-scouring P-trap, a drum trap consists of an enlarged 'vessel' that holds a large volume of water. Drum traps were commonly used at bathtubs and occasionally at laundry sinks at older Minnesota homes.30 Jul 2019
What is a trap used for?
In plumbing, a trap is a U-shaped portion of pipe designed to trap liquid or gas to prevent unwanted flow; most notably sewer gases from entering buildings while allowing waste materials to pass through.
How do you unclog a drum trap?
Put on rubber gloves and remove the debris in the drum trap with your hands. Wrap plumber's tape around the threads on the drum trap's cap. Replace the drum trap's cover and run the tub's hot water for another two minutes to flush out any leftover clog debris.
Can you snake through a drum trap?
It's extremely unlikely that you'll ever get a snake to go through a drum trap. They are supposed to be installed with accessible tops. If you can't get access to the top, your best course is to replace it with a p-trap.
How do you clean an old drum trap?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb8wMyYj5-o
What kind of trap do you use for a bathtub?
p-trap
Do you need a trap on a bathtub drain?
Yes, you should always install a P-Trap as part of the plumbing of a bathtub or any other wastewater drain system. Failure to include a P-Trap could result in foul smells, harmful gases, and small animals entering through your tub's drain.11 Jul 2020