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Traps, wastes and connections

Traps, waste outlets and connection parts under the sink, basin and shower — bottle and tubular traps, click-clack wastes, shower gullies and flexible waste pipes. Choose by the diameter of the waste and the pipe. The water seal in the trap keeps drain odours out.

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Traps, wastes and connections

Parts that carry water away from the sink, basin, bath and shower and connect them to the drain — bottle and tubular traps, space-saving versions under the sink, waste outlets with a click-clack plug, shower gullies and channels, flexible and rigid waste pipes and connection kits.

Diameter and spacing are what matter — on basins the waste is usually 1¼", on sinks 1½", and waste pipes most often 32 and 40 mm. Choose traps, wastes and connections by the size of the waste outlet, the diameter of the waste pipe and how much room you have under the basin or in the cabinet.

The water seal makes it work — the water that stays permanently in the trap stops odours from the drain pipe rising. If you do not use the outlet for a while, the water evaporates and the smell appears; simply top it up.

Traps under the sink often have a spigot for a dishwasher or washing machine; it stays closed until the appliance is connected. When fitting, do not forget the seals, tighten plastic joints by hand and, after filling with water, check that nothing drips anywhere.

The trap can be taken apart and cleaned — deposits and hair are the most common cause of a slow drain. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, which also apply to sizes, seals and cleaning.