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PLUMBING. Presentation on Trap Loss. Trap Loss. At the end of this session you should be able to : Explain what is meant by trap seal loss. Trap Loss. Why does Trap seal loss occur ?. Trap seal loss occurs when the seal of the trap is lost as a result of poor
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PLUMBING Presentation on Trap Loss
Trap Loss At the end of this session you should be able to : • Explain what is meant by trap seal loss
Trap Loss Why does Trap seal loss occur ? Trap seal loss occurs when the seal of the trap is lost as a result of poor practice and by not following the regulations with regard to sanitation pipework installation.
Trap Loss There are three main causes of loss of trap seal: • Self siphonage • Induced siphonage • Compression Each one of these is the result of poor installation work
Induced Siphonage • Caused by appliances connecting into a common waste discharge pipe. • This arrangement is not acceptable on primary ventilated stack.
Self Siphonage • Most common in washbasins and steep sided appliances. • Ensuring the waste pipe is at the correct length and fall would avoid this problem
Compression • Usually caused by discharging W.C. higher than the lowest waste connection. • Use large radius bend at base of stack (min 200mm) • Min 450mm between invert of the drain and lowest branch waste pipe.
Trap Loss prevention Anti siphon trap
Maximum pipe runs • Observe these maximum pipe lengths and you shouldn’t have a problem. • Loss of the trap seal can also pose a health hazard.
Session Summary • We discussed what the causes of trap loss are. • Looked at each of the causes of trap loss. • How to rectify the problem of trap loss.