S Trap or just a sloppy P Trap

#1

Good Evening Gentlemen
Quick question and your thoughts. Is this considered an S Trap or is it just a DIY (with unapproved flex pipe) P Trap. The Discharge pipe is still above the Weir, but its shape has me wondering. Thanks for your input as always
Matt

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#2

It is wrong and needs correction by a qualified plumber. :smile:

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#3

A slightly longer tail pipe and some correct fitting and it could be remedied. :smile:

#4

Thank you Larry, you are always spot on, can you to elaborate a little bit of your knowledge on whys and hows?
Thank You Sir
M

#5

All I see is FOAMMMMMMMMM

#6

lol…for sure, the wall was dry even after 30 minutes of flow though,

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here is the rest of the pic

#7

If the correct fitting was used out of the wall with a slightly longer tailpipe and correct fittings, It could work as Charles points out in this link: https://www.buellinspections.com/p-traps-installing-them-properly/

#8

great link, thanks Larry

#9

You’re welcome, Matt… :smile:

Glad it helped, you.

#10

S Report 3-12-20

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#11

Any time I see flex for a drain I write it up as an “unprofessional” installation.

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#12

Looks more like a lazy W to me.

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#13

…or lazy plumber!