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Old 4/15/13, 6:36 PM
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Is there a maximum pipe length between the base of a bathroom sink to the p-trap? I have found one with a 21" length. Looks odd to me. Thanks in advance.
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The vertical distance between the fixture and the trap should be less than 24 inches. This helps prevent stuff from building enough force to blow out the trap's water seal.


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