The Saturday Morning Plumber’s Quiz: Can You Name These 20 Hardcore Plumbing Tools?

What curved pipe under your kitchen sink holds a small reservoir of clean water to block sewer gases from leaking up?

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The P-trap uses water gravity to protect your health. The dip in the curved pipe traps a small barrier of standing water, blocking foul sewer odors and gases from rising back up into your home while allowing waste water to flow out.

What curved pipe under your kitchen sink holds a small reservoir of clean water to block sewer gases from leaking up?

Straight tailpiece

Sanitary tee

Overflow diverter

Curved P-Trap

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