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Shower traps
Apr 22nd, 2004, 9:49pm
 
Hi folks,
I just bought a couple of shower trays, and with them came two McAlpine
top-access shower traps. These are very compact, and are described as having
a 19mm water seal. Am I right in thinking that the Building Regs/Water Regs
require that traps should retain a minimum 25mm seal - I think it may be part
of the drains test?? If so, will the BCO accept these shallow traps? These
shallow traps seem to be sold in several DIY Sheds, so I guess they work OK...

Wil
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Re: Shower traps
Reply #1 - Apr 22nd, 2004, 11:02pm
 
Greg will probably tell you from memory, me will have to look it up.

The length and size of waste pipe will play a big part, the longer the deeper the seal needs to be.
I think a minimum 50mm is required, but as I say will need to check the regs.

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Reply #2 - Apr 24th, 2004, 8:41pm
 
I had to double check as well John Grin

50mm is required - you can get 50mm seal top access traps
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Re: Shower traps
Reply #3 - Apr 25th, 2004, 7:26pm
 
Hi greg, scruff

Thanks for your responses. As I have plenty of space under the trap positions, I will get a couple of McAlpine 50mm-seal traps.
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