How Do P-Traps Work? | Spec. Sense
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5 жыл бұрынHow does a P-trap work? In this episode of Spec. Sense, Vance explains how a P-trap uses water to seal the drain and keep sewer gases from leaking into your home. You'll also learn why airflow is important and why S-traps are no longer installed in homes. If your drain smells bad, then its possible that the trap seal is gone.
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@larrylewis6725 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this explanation plain and simple for us newbies. Great job!
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Larry! We're glad you found it helpful!
@outzeal Жыл бұрын
Straight, to the point and excellent presentation as compared to many other videos on various topics where 1 min part that all you are interested is buried in 10 mins of extra details.
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we're just glad that people are finding this helpful! Even on our troubleshooting videos we have a "how it works" segment as we try to help people understand the "why" behind the repairs.
@WattWireNet 5 жыл бұрын
Very well done and a great explanation that was efficient and not too wordy. Also, excellent job on graphics which were essential.
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave. Its a balance to keep the videos informative but also concise. Plumbing systems can be difficult to visualize without graphics so we thought it was worth showing it through an animation. Glad you found it useful!
@grettagrids 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply I have an N trap.. my plumber says it's acceptable but isnt it out of code??
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
@@grettagrids Thanks for watching. N-traps aren't very common, and isn't exactly mentioned anywhere in plumbing codes. If you haven't had a problem with siphoning and if the n-trap isn't too close in shape to an s-trap then you'll likely be ok. To be certain, a P-trap would still be best overall assuming that there is enough room to install one.
@cortx2761 3 жыл бұрын
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@eemage9476 4 жыл бұрын
If only all teaching were like this, thank you so much.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad you found the video helpful!
@user-zm6ps7ur1t 3 жыл бұрын
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@karenjackson2825 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, in two minutes you just solved an ongoing battle I've been having with my sink. Thank you!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Karen, we're glad the video helped you out! What was the ongoing battle that you solved?
@miket2916 3 жыл бұрын
I am interested how your issue was solved from the video; and what the ongoing battle was too. Please share Karen.
@karenjackson2825 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Didn't know about airflow, so I didn't realize a clogged vent was my problem.
@karenjackson2825 3 жыл бұрын
@@miket2916 Didn't know about airflow, so I didn't realize a clogged vent was my problem.
@miket2916 3 жыл бұрын
@@karenjackson2825 nice! That was a an easy fix then. Something you could do yourself?
@Balke0r 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you AMRE about to buy my first home so just trying to educate myself a little. Nicely edited and easy to follow video.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Balkeor! We're glad that you found the video helpful!
@arunachalamsarvan7730 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent narrative and simple wordings. No extras.. GREAT!!!!!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Arunachalam! We're glad that you found the video helpful and to the point!
@kishta1673 3 жыл бұрын
it took hours from some teachers to explain this to us and they failed and you made it with a 2.2 mins video, what a legend ♥
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're just happy to help!
@eloisebrynlee 4 жыл бұрын
It was a very good video with concise narration and diagrams. Thank you.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Rylee, we try to keep all our videos informative with good animations! Hope you will take a look at some of our other videos as well!
@wesleybates9111 3 жыл бұрын
The quality of the content of your video was great. Very impressive and useful write-up. Will be waiting for more updates. Keep posting.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wesley, we're always focused on making the best videos possible. You can find many videos on our channel. We actually just released a series on oven and stove repairs: kzfaq.info/sun/PLCo9SMjkdWBysYYCcg5xQLiVh_cW0JQvt and we're working on a series for refrigerator repairs next.
@tasnimulsarwar9189 3 жыл бұрын
This is so well explained. Thank you so much for this.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad that you found it helpful!
@malibizzy 4 жыл бұрын
Been wondering why there's a smell coming from the sink and then it's not there other times. This was informative, short and straightforward.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're glad the video was helpful to you!
@jimsquire-chestnuts8381 4 жыл бұрын
When the narrator appeared at the end of the video, he looked *exactly* as I expected.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Unaomnia01 3 жыл бұрын
He did not look at the end like I imagined him to look but he does have a great mustache
@tuber276 3 жыл бұрын
@@Unaomnia01 I think it was a plumbers reference to a character we all know.
@ryanshannon7703 3 жыл бұрын
Canadian?
@falfieri3167 3 жыл бұрын
@@Unaomnia01 why you gotta spoil it
@gururajaugraniugrani9323 3 жыл бұрын
Great. You explained in simple, easy and humble way. Common man can understand. Good
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Gururaja! We're glad that you found the video simple and easy to follow!
@Obet22 4 жыл бұрын
Was clearly animated, thanks!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Obet, we're glad you found the video helpful!
@stargazeronesixseven Жыл бұрын
🙏 Thank You So Much AMRE Supply for the easy to understand tutorial! 🌷🌿
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to share some good info!
@alneg6234 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Excellent illustration, this should put to rest the argument whether you need a vent or not to flush a toilet. Yes it flushes without a vent but it breaks the trap seal.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ali, we're glad that you linked the animation!
@JoseGonzalez-gn5zh 3 жыл бұрын
Excelente vídeo, la explicación muy clara y simple. Saludos
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@Eric19401 4 жыл бұрын
That bit about loss of water due to capillary action might explain what I'm experiencing with my P-trap. Thanks; I haven't heard that mentioned elsewhere.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, we're glad the video was helpful!
@josephkreifelsii6596 4 жыл бұрын
If you you water through that sink once per day, there shouldn't be a problem. Capillary is slow, and I'd imagine takes a week at least to drain the P-trap.
@OrganicDolphin 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for teaching me so effectively!
@AmreSupply 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@josephkreifelsii6596 4 жыл бұрын
I always saw the P pipes (To me I think U pipe) as problematic since its design left water sitting in the drain pipe. Never knew that water was there for a purpose.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're glad you learned something new today!
@sjlevi99 4 жыл бұрын
P traps are there for safety.
@stephensnell5707 2 жыл бұрын
@@sjlevi99 you dumbass It's not under sinks for that reason it's to hold water at all times to stop nasty smells coming into buildings especially homes
@andrewgibb8846 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation with clear information. Perfect! Thank you for sharing.
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help! If you're curious we have a whole "How it Works" playlist with many more animations like this: kzfaq.info/sun/PLCo9SMjkdWBxWwrWCmzvRMSi2kLo9bGdp
@RisetotheBottom00 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully instructive!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jake! We're so glad you found it helpful!
@ricr.4669 3 жыл бұрын
my most important knowledge of 2021. thanks!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Ric, thanks for watching!
@firerider669 3 жыл бұрын
I am an engineering student and I do not have the ability to understand verbal explanations very well. Such animation are very helpful!
@andrewcpham 3 жыл бұрын
Well presented! Thank you.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew, we're glad you found it helpful!
@Roosyer 4 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained! Thanks!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!
@Roosyer 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Absolutely! :)
@franciscosiqueiros5864 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and simple to learn. Thanks brotha
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Francisco! We're glad that you found it helpful!
@leoh1005 4 жыл бұрын
Very clear. Thanks for your great job.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad you found it easy to follow!
@c9sus4 3 жыл бұрын
thank you. I can use this clip to explain to my wife and children.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're glad you're finding these animations helpful!
@lukmantunde175 4 жыл бұрын
Precise and accurate explanation
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We're glad you found it helpful!
@gvan806 10 ай бұрын
great video, i enjoy the tutorial and the step by step animation, thank you for the information on why this is needed.
@AmreSupply 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ericynot 4 жыл бұрын
Well done video -- thanks.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric!
@michaelrs8010 3 жыл бұрын
Very clear explanations without muddying the waters (pun intended) with a bunch of jargon or unnecessary information for the basic knowledge
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael, we're glad that you found it helpful! We put a lot of effort in making our videos clear and easy to understand. For example we did one on multimeters which is a good all around video for a review of the concepts: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMWdnMqU2cfDeac.html
@stevecristian6932 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't put any p or s trap because i didn't know the smell will comeback , huge mistake , now this video made my understand the importance of them
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're glad that you found the video helpful!
@rohidare 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Like it. Nice animation !! 👌😍
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rohit! Sometimes its just easier to understand a concept when its in a flat style animation! We also do 3D animations for some videos like this one on how water heaters work: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eK6Fg6l9x8icfo0.html
@nkatekoshibambu3196 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration 👌🏽thank you
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@dennyjoseph5952 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video! One thing that I found in your video is very detailed with info and ultimate graphics. Thanks!!
@versloceanverslocean7828 8 ай бұрын
Soooooo interesting and made simple to understand ! Thank you very much
@AmreSupply 7 ай бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@gregm5408 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very good explanation.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Greg! We're glad you found it helpful!
@vincentdc8488 4 жыл бұрын
I learned from other plumbing videos the other function of the air vent of the piping system. Yes, its main function is to have a volume of air being sucked thru the piping system during the draining of water. Thus, preventing the siphoning of the water in the P-traps. One function though is to drain the accumulated condensate in the system to the drainpipe and obviously away from the vent pipe that leads to the roof. My question is, during the installation of vent pipes leading to the main vent pipe what is the proper orientation of the Y-connection, is it towards the vent to the roof or it should be towards the drainpipe to the sewer line? Thank you in advance Vance and to the team of Spec. Sense.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You are right that condensate will drain as well. For installation it recommended to reference your local building codes. Many municipalities will have specific guides such as this one that you might find helpful. It has some good diagrams and explanations that might help answer some of your questions. winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Brochures/Plumbing-Installations.pdf
@maryannwilhelm65 3 жыл бұрын
I listened to this twice because the voice is so calming. hee hee..
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maryann!
@vincentdc8488 4 жыл бұрын
I learned from other plumbing videos the other function of the air vent of the piping system. Yes, its main function is to have a volume of air being sucked thru the piping system during the draining of water. Thus, preventing the siphoning of the water in the P-traps. One function though is to drain the accumulated condensate in the system to the drainpipe and obviously away from the vent pipe that leads to the roof. My question is, what is the proper orientation of the Y-connection, is it towards the vent to the roof or it should be towards the drainpipe to the sewer line? Thank you in advance Vance and to the team of Spec. Sense.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You are right that condensate will drain as well. For installation it recommended to reference your local building codes. Many municipalities will have specific guides such as this one that you might find helpful. It has some good diagrams and explanations that might help answer some of your questions. winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Brochures/Plumbing-Installations.pdf
@pargolf3158 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very clear to understand
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@bear24908 4 жыл бұрын
Thx for video ! Very nice :)) I wonder how it works for so long.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're glad that the video helped grow your knowledge on P-Traps.
@sahenrietta 3 жыл бұрын
Started to get a smell from the bathroom sink.. plumber came for another issue.. my mom had stuffed vent pipe with cloth.. she was afraid something was gonna crawl in.. fixed the smell..and also explained the water sitting in kitchen sink..and found a leak in new ptrap that wasn't tightened properly.. thanks for the info..
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We're glad that the video helped you out!
@lleong28 Жыл бұрын
Super clear explanation. Thanks!
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome Leslie, we're glad that you found it helpful!
@CB27 9 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I had no idea (but obvious once it's been explained) that the drain system needs to take in air. Also explains why my kitchen sink gurgles when the washing machine and dishwasher (both in the kitchen) pump out. No air vent was designed into the system! The soil pipe is an open one though which probably explains why it's been working for nearly 20 odd years without too much trouble and as the kitchen sink gets used a lot, any water lost from the P-Trap gets replaced pretty often. It probably also explains why the dishwasher sometimes comes up with an error code when pumping out - the vacuum is making it harder for it to pump out (it's the last device in the system). I'm not sure how I'd introduce a vent into the system though. There's 3 outlets going into the same soil pipe. Would I need to T off after each P-Trap (or equivalent)? The kitchen's on the ground floor with a window within 4' of the soil pipe opening and another window on the floor above.
@AmreSupply 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're just glad to help! In your case it would be best to contact a plumber to get more information on your system.
@fredcentric1415 Жыл бұрын
the person who wrote this script, and the one suggesting the graphics (if not the same person) should get the KZfaq REAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD. Except one does not exist, since well over 90% of youtube uploads are now about marketing rather than teaching and sharing. THANK YOU
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! We are a small team, and most videos are written and animated by 1 person. Mostly we are just happy to share some good info to the world. If you're curious we have an entire "how it works" playlist with more videos like this: kzfaq.info/sun/PLCo9SMjkdWBxWwrWCmzvRMSi2kLo9bGdp
@pavelsolovev1896 3 жыл бұрын
Всё просто и понятно! Спасибо!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@AAde-rq6lw 7 ай бұрын
Well explained, Really Helpful !!!
@AmreSupply 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, we're just happy to share some good information!
@annewei2066 2 жыл бұрын
Now I realized how important does P - Trap work ! 👍
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, we're glad you found it helpful!
@jblondon1327 3 жыл бұрын
Well explained, excellent
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We put a lot of effort into the graphics and animations as we feel it helps with concepts that are difficult to see at first. For example, here's a video we did on how water heaters work showing the inside: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eK6Fg6l9x8icfo0.html
@user-sm9hh9hz8j 3 жыл бұрын
أحسنت ، إنطلق . Well done , go ahead .
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johndouglas4528 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you John! We're glad you liked it!
@miranlyan1 3 жыл бұрын
good job that was helpful thanks
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Hamada, we're glad that you found the video helpful!
@letanphuoc4305 2 жыл бұрын
very well done. thanks for sharing
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@franzdisu5959 3 жыл бұрын
Really helpful esp for my exam for Master Plumber
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@thekashyfi 5 жыл бұрын
Guys can someone explain how the air is pulled through the outside vent when water is flushed, is it by some pressure differences?
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Kashyfi, you are right. It's because of the difference in pressure. As the water flows down the drain it displaces the air inside the pipes. The pressure inside the pipes is now lower than the atmospheric pressure outside. This causes air to be pulled in to equalize the pressure.
@jagdeepsinghmann33 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jagdeep!
@kylekelly1215 Жыл бұрын
Great content, thank you
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@hungly1115 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your excellent video
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@triciawaters7674 2 жыл бұрын
This helped alot thanks
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@Wherethegoodstuffgoes Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
We're just happy to help!
@JohnnyRingo1863 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@ryanryan6674 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Ryan!
@ClaytonWinter-f7i 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the informative tutorial with diagrams. I do have a question though. Is it normal to have about 2 inches of water left in the drain pipe before the P trap? I am installing a shower base in place of a tub and I am converting from 1 1/2 inch pvc to 2 inch pvc. I haven't glued everything together yet because when I tested the drain for any problems I find that there is the 2 inches of water in the drain pipe. The pipe from the floor drain is about 8 inches long, so the water would not be coming into the shower pan. Thanks for any help.
@AmreSupply 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're glad you found the video helpful. If the p-trap is more than 2 inches deep, then you'll have at-least 2 inches of water in there. Not sure if this is what you are describing.
@RC-hi5sj 4 жыл бұрын
great video
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard!
@ShakeyHeadLute 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos explaining how to remedy a possible P-trap issue with toilets? I suspect we have some a problem there. Thank you!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! That is one video we haven't filmed yet. If your toilet is gurgling or if there's a lot of bubbling when flushing, then its likely a venting issue. Unfortunately, a clogged or missing vent is tough to fix, since it usually requires opening a wall to examine the drain system, so is best left for professionals.
@ShakeyHeadLute 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Ok-thanks for the info-appreciate it!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
@@ShakeyHeadLute You're welcome!
@logwind 2 жыл бұрын
you guys are great.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim!
@mackshinoda9969 2 жыл бұрын
Simple and direct tq
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Binnisarcollection786 4 жыл бұрын
Good explain
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sz5876 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know what the height/depth should be compared to the drain pipe in the wall
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Always check your local plumbing codes as they might differ depending on where you live. Overall P-traps can't be installed more than 24 inches below the sink. Any more than this and the velocity of water will generally create siphon and will lose the trap seal. The p-trap tailpiece generally has a maximum length of 24". You'll find that most sink cabinets are shorter than that.
@SQTierHog 6 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!
@AmreSupply 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome, just happy to share some good info!
@Zabacleaning 3 жыл бұрын
This was great
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chhayashetty274 7 күн бұрын
Useful 👍
@AmreSupply 6 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@dsmtoday 3 жыл бұрын
Old p-traps had a nice u-shaped bend. New plastic p-traps have an odd shape where the entry seems to be straightened and the exit has more of the curve in it. What does this change in shape do?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. That is a great question. There isn't too much information specifically on this. It won't significantly change the operation of it but definitely helps gives more clearance when loosening the nut to remove the trap.
@Sekey01 Жыл бұрын
Excellent 💯👍
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ricardoh3178 2 жыл бұрын
We recently had our bathroom remodeled and the guys who did it changed my P-trap to an S-trap because the space in the vanity is random. Will this cause any issues in the future? I had the standard P-trap with a roof vent so I'm assuming it'll be fine. If not, I'll have to replace the vanity with one that has a bit more room on the inside.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It is hard to say if it will create issues or not without knowing more details and seeing it. S-traps are generally not allowed in plumbing codes anymore, you could check the plumbing codes in your area to see if your sink is still up to code.
@stevennkamba4774 3 жыл бұрын
Great one thank you. But how can I get this kind of software to animate plumbing systems please.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. This animation was not made with software specifically for plumbing. It was made with Adobe After Effects which is used to animate all kinds of things.
@stevennkamba4774 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply thank you very much. I will try it. I want to advertise my business, and make an animated video of a biodigester. www.nevets-green-energy.live
@Roussey88 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnbosco8209 4 жыл бұрын
Very good I like it very much
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you John! We're glad you liked the video!
@RajeshYadav-xb1yl 4 жыл бұрын
Very very much thanks
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@allaroundme5429 3 жыл бұрын
Very clear thanks
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@thomasflynn6307 3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas!
@veo16 2 ай бұрын
I don’t understand the air vent portion. I don’t know if my apartment building has the pipes set up with a portion of the pipe going upwards. Should I still install a p trap even if the pipe only goes down?
@AmreSupply 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. The exact plumbing depends on the age of the building and the plumbing codes when that building was constructed. A p-trap is still best (and is required in new builds and renovations) but if you are unsure then it never hurts to consult a plumber / the building for more info.
@faisalalmuhawes6701 3 жыл бұрын
How does atmospheric pressure at the vent helps in maintaining the gully water by equalizing pressure?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Having the vent will help replace the air that would be displaced when the water is draining. Without letting any air in, you'd have an air lock, and it wouldn't drain properly.
@Ltpg22 2 жыл бұрын
what could be a problem, that water from sink drains very slowly? I cleaned p traps and other pipes, also the ones in the wall, so drain isnt clogged... thank you for any solutions...
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It's good that you cleaned the p-traps and the pipes. It could still be a blockage farther down in the drain pipe or a venting issue. These can be difficult to truly narrow down so it might be worth calling a plumber.
@mohankrishnasamy1456 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Mohan.
@billylowe507 3 жыл бұрын
Great job cutting through crap, very informative
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy, we're glad you found it helpful!
@pdfunn7850 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@alexdobrogost9503 2 жыл бұрын
great vid
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@alexdobrogost9503 2 жыл бұрын
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@JOEZEP54 3 жыл бұрын
First time visiting. Great job on graphics. I am interested in program you use to make this video if you do not mind sharing. Stay safe, Joe Z
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! These graphics are created using Adobe Illustrator for the shapes and objects, then animated inside of Adobe After Effects. If you are interested in learning more here's a good place to start: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9qma7Sh2b2ykps.html
@JOEZEP54 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply You're welcome & thank you for this information.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
@@JOEZEP54 We're happy to point you in the right direction. Cheers!
@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss 3 жыл бұрын
In my early years, i used to shout in those ' vent pipes' totally clueless they are connected to sewage.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We all did silly things when we were in our early years!
@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Indeed. And i forgot to say Thanks for making this video. This is something one should definitely have some knowledge about as an adult.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
@@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss Thanks we're glad you found it helpful! There are lots of principles that are good to a good understand of as an adult. Electricity is one of those areas where people have a lot of misunderstandings. Fortunately we made a series on Multimeters and Electricity Basics, you might find it interesting: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMWdnMqU2cfDeac.html
@mohammadalimahfuz6978 3 жыл бұрын
love it
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Texasgal2024 4 жыл бұрын
Where is the vent to the outside?? I have the problem now (sewer odor) in my kitchen sink and master bedroom sink?
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, thank you for watching. The plumbing vent stack is normally on the roof to ensure that odors are vented away from any windows. In most homes a single vent is shared by several fixtures.
@lexuses3942 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply I took a close look and my “vent” is closed off. Looks like it goes to the roof and down , it is the original drain pipe. But a previous owner blocked that old pipe off and just put it going down..I do have a pe trap. But am I at any harm with no vent? Also it always drained fine..then started overflowing almost like no air is in there. I removed the traps out of curiosity and both sinks drained like new. But I saw this video and put them back lol I’m just curious if no venting is bad? Is a single wide older trailer. It’s nice to own but man it never ends
@robermp81 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Roberto!
@misssparkle8317 Ай бұрын
Is there a way to test if there is a blockage in the vent? I.e. can you maybe pour water down the vent to see if it comes out somewhere else?
@AmreSupply Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Other than listening and seeing other cues (like water draining slowly, or a smell of sewage) To determine if the vent stack is blocked and where the blockage is, one will need to access the vent stack from above and use a snake or scope to inspect it. This is best handled by professionals.
@goedeck1 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great explanation.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
@cunnos Жыл бұрын
I've used every cleaner solution and even scrubbed the p trap pipes, no luck getting rid of the horrible smell that comes through the sink drain when water is turned on. Does this mean I have no ventilation or something blocking it?
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. If the smell persists when the water is not on, then it likely means that trap seal is being sucked out, so there is an issue with the venting. These sorts of problems can be difficult to narrow down and are often best handled by a plumber. If the smell only occurs when running or draining water, then it could be a buildup of material in the supply pipes. If it only happens when running hot water then that can help you narrow down. If the problem only happens at this faucet, then it's likely just bacteria growth in the drain itself. In this case installing a new drain and p-trap would fix this.
@cunnos Жыл бұрын
After using vinegar and also then trying bleach down the p trap and overflow, nothing is working. Within seconds of turning the water on, the foul smell comes up through the drain. After speaking with a plumber, they said the smell shouldn't be from air/sewage as water in p trap should block that, therefore they told me to clean overflow and drain areas. Still nothing. Starting to think this is an air vent issue coming from roof?
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
@@cunnos It is good that you have eliminated other potential causes, which does leave the vent stack as a potential. The vent stack should be fully sealed and vent outside. In some cases this can become blocked which could create issues. There is more information here. Hope this helps: inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Plumbing_Vent_Codes_Problems.php