Friday, September 30, 2005
Ess curve on drains
Question:
I you look under your kitchen sink you'll notice that the pipe makes a ess shaped curve. Why is that done?
Hints:
Basically the idea is to trap some water in the bottom part of the ess so that there is a water seal. This way the smells from the sewer doesn't rise up to the house. Also bugs will be less attracted to you sink because it won't be able to smell your cooking, say.
I you look under your kitchen sink you'll notice that the pipe makes a ess shaped curve. Why is that done?
Hints:
- The main reason isn't to recover a dropped item, like a ring, although it helps with that.
- Sewers stink.
- Bugs are attracted to smells.
Basically the idea is to trap some water in the bottom part of the ess so that there is a water seal. This way the smells from the sewer doesn't rise up to the house. Also bugs will be less attracted to you sink because it won't be able to smell your cooking, say.