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mwr (IN)
What makes the seal on a PVC trap adapter? No washer or anything like a slip nut obviously. |
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hj (AZ)
I am not sure what kind you are using, but the "normal" one DOES have a washer and slip nut. |
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mwr (IN)
yeah just a basic one like this....
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hj (AZ)
Yes, but not ALL of them are like that. THere are just as many, if not more, with a separate washer and nut. |
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m & m (MD)
Look closely at the nut. At the point where the nut contacts the trap tube, you'll see a 'built in' gasket. |
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mwr (IN)
I also see some that are with the tubular stuff at the hardware store and then the schedule 40 stuff. I assume no difference? |
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