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    This document discusses different types of traps used in house plumbing. It defines a trap as a device that prevents sewer gases from entering buildings by retaining a small amount of water to create a water seal. It then describes several common types of traps: Gully traps are constructed outside to carry waste water from fixtures and prevent insect entry. P-traps and S-traps are used for toilets and differ based on outlet location. Q-traps are used under water closets on upper floors. Floor or Nahini traps are installed in floors to collect waste from bathrooms. Intercepting traps prevent gases from public sewers. Grease traps collect grease and can be cleaned at the

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    This document discusses different types of traps used in house plumbing. It defines a trap as a device that prevents sewer gases from entering buildings by retaining a small amount of water to create a water seal. It then describes several common types of traps: Gully traps are constructed outside to carry waste water from fixtures and prevent insect entry. P-traps and S-traps are used for toilets and differ based on outlet location. Q-traps are used under water closets on upper floors. Floor or Nahini traps are installed in floors to collect waste from bathrooms. Intercepting traps prevent gases from public sewers. Grease traps collect grease and can be cleaned at the

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    (An Autonomous Institute Under UGC Act 1956 and Affiliated to R.T.M.

    Nagpur University)

    Department Of Civil Engineering


    Sub:- Environmental Engineering
    TOPIC: - Types Of Traps Used In House Plumbing

    Submitted By:Mr. Saurabh Deshmukh

    Introduction:Traps: A trap is A device which is used to prevent sewer gases from


    entering
    the buildings.
    The traps are located below or within a plumbing fixture and retains
    small amount of water.
    The retaining water creates a water seal which stops foul gases going
    back to the building from drain pipes
    All plumbing fixtures such as sinks, washbasins, bathtubs and toilets
    are equipped with traps.

    Types of Traps: Gully Trap


    P-Trap
    S-Trap
    Q-Trap
    Floor Trap or Nahini Trap
    Intercepting Trap
    Grease Trap
    Bottle Trap

    Gully Trap:These traps are constructed outside the building to carry waste water
    discharge from washbasin, sinks, bathroom etc.
    These are deep seal traps, the depth of water seal should be 50 mm
    minimum.
    It also prevents the entry of cockroach and other insects from sewer line
    to
    waste pipes carrying waste water.

    P Trap:This trap is used with Indian water closet (ORISSA Pattern)


    The traps are made from cast iron or UPV sheet.
    This trap also has water seal and prevents entry of foul gases to the
    house.

    S Trap:This trap is similar to P trap


    It is used for fixing water closets in toilets.
    The only difference between P trap and S trap is that P trap is used for
    outlet through the wall where as S trap is used for outlet through the floor

    Q Trap:This trap is used in toilet under water closet. It is almost similar to S


    trap and is used in upper storey other than ground floor.

    Floor Trap or Nahini Trap:This trap is provided in the floor to collect


    waste water from washbasin, shower, sink
    and bathroom .
    These are available in cast iron or UPVC
    material and have removable grating (JALI)
    on the top of the trap.
    The minimum depth of water seal should
    be
    50 mm.

    Intercepting Trap:This trap is provided at the last main hole of building sewerage to
    prevent entry of foul gases from public sewer to building sewer.
    It has a deep-water seal of 100 mm.

    Grease Trap:-

    This trap is a device to collect the grease contents of waste and can be
    cleaned from the surface. This is generally used in food processing unit.

    Bottle Trap:This trap is used below washbasin and sinks to prevent entry of foul gases.

    Thank
    you

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