Floor drain Not in to sewer

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Floor drain Not in to sewer

Author: Davedaypayne (Non-US)

Hi Chaps, ex pat Brit again. Do you think it is necessary to put a P Trap under a floor drain that will Not discharge in to the sewer but in to a soak-away. No danger of sewer gasses. The same for the shower again Not discharging in to the sewer so ditto no gas problem.
I have separated the Toilet waste from the grey water as we are forced to use a septic tank system.
Regards

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Re: Floor drain Not in to sewer
Author: bernabeu (SC) even if you do not get sanitary waste sewer gas you may/will get odor I suggest using a trap ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638 Edited 1 times.
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Re: Floor drain Not in to sewer
Author: KCRoto (MO) the water in the trap will also stop any flying insects from coming through the vent system and into the house.
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Re: Floor drain Not in to sewer
Author: m & m (MD) ....crawling insects, slithering reptiles, crawling/hopping amphibians, etc., are more reasons for a trap.
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Thanks again!
Author: Davedaypayne (Non-US) Thanks to all who replied, the insect issue is spot on for the situation here in the Philippines, all sorts of nasty things here. Thanks again! Edited 1 times.
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