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Trap Primer

Gary_7
Gary_7 Member Posts: 25
in THE MAIN WALL
MiFab M2-500 with a PPP DU2.

Gary

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  • Gary_7
    Gary_7 Member Posts: 25
    Trap Primer

    Im going to install a trap primer with a distribution unit for 2 floor drains. The manufacturer states that the DU to the trap must be at least 1/2" copper only. I want to use pex for its ease of installation. Anyone have any thoughts? Should I avoid using pex? Why? I don't see the difference or the benefit of copper.

    Thanks
    Gary
  • John Starcher_4
    John Starcher_4 Member Posts: 794
    What brand....

    ...trap primer is it? I've never heard of such a requirement.

    I always use 1/2" pvc, especially when it will be buried in the concrete.

    Starch
  • Big Ed
    Big Ed Member Posts: 1,117
    pex

    Depends on the town.Drop a dime to the local plumbing department....But since the manufacture stated copper I would dought the town would stick their necks out.

    Any emergancy drain that is connected to the waste line needs a primer.The trap will dry up with lack of use...
  • shawn_10
    shawn_10 Member Posts: 28


    Here is a devicethat is approved in ma.Check with your local codes this is a great invention.http://www.trapguard.com/
  • Constantin
    Constantin Member Posts: 3,796
    Agree... Have 3 and they work well

    ... much better solution than a trap primer, IMO. Found the product at ISH and confirmed with local inspector that it's approved.

    Just wish I had found it before we poured the basement slab, we would have had floor drains then... oh well.
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