Hey everyone! I'm dealing with a bit of a problem with my bathroom sink's plumbing. The previous owners had it set up to go straight down, which is causing some unpleasant smells occasionally. The house was built around 1900, and I have no idea when the bathroom was last updated. I'd love to find some effective options to fix this issue without having to redo the entire bathroom since it's in decent shape overall. Any suggestions?
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I get the struggle with the plumbing! You can also adjust the S-trap to connect better with the existing pipes if you decide to go that route. Just keep in mind that tying it back into your current system might take a little creative plumbing work.
It sounds like you might want to consider adding a P-trap. It could help reduce the odors quite a bit since right now it's just a straight drop. A P-trap should curve under the sink and then run horizontally to the wall, creating a water seal to block sewer gases from coming back up.
An S-trap could definitely be a good solution too! It doesn’t have to be a perfect S-shape; you can bend the pipe to make it fit better. If you need to, you can even heat PVC pipe a bit to shape it. Just make sure to install it high up so it lines up with the floor—a good way to tackle that straight-down issue without major renovations!
Yeah, totally! Even if the pipes are offset, you might be able to find a P-trap that fits. Just make sure the setup isn’t too complicated since you want to keep it simple.