Inspecting a Bottle Trap During a Home Inspection

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Inspecting a Bottle Trap During a Home Inspection

Bottle Trap

Bottle traps, also known as partition traps, are a type of plumbing trap that utilizes an internal partition to separate the house side from the sewer side. They resemble a small bottle, with an internal pipe designed to allow water to flow while retaining enough to form a seal that prevents sewer gases from escaping.

Step 1: Open the newsletter.
Step 2: Scroll to the bottle trap.
Step 3: Click it.

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Should be “How to Identify a Bottle Trap.” You can’t inspect one without disassembly.

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