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Old 5/15/11, 11:23 AM
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Check this trap(s) out. This was a fun find.
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Old 5/15/11, 11:27 AM
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How in hell did that thing even function is my question.
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Old 5/15/11, 12:27 PM
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How in hell did that thing even function is my question.
It always amazes me when I see this kind of crap work, and realize that someone actually put some thought in on how to do it.
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It always amazes me when I see this kind of crap work, and realize that someone actually put some thought in on how to do it.
How about this one...w-trap-plumbing-1.jpgw-trap-plumbing.jpg



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I've seen P traps and S traps, but this W trap is a new one. The corrugated plastic pipe is a nice touch too.
As pictured, improperly installed.



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Old 5/15/11, 11:21 PM
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Well, I can think of a lot of worse ways to have done that!

I guess installing the disposal on the other side was out of the question.
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