Chrome P-traps

[Denray]

I always mention that these things can go at any time and should be replaced before they do.

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[John Kogel]

I sometimes see the older "nickel-plated brass" ones in good shape but there are the thinner "chrome" traps that don't hold up so well. This sink had a big leaking crack in it, so the whole unit is crap.

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I had a leaky brass one the other day, but it just needs a new seal at the transition. I think. I just said "repair or replace it" but I'd say it's a keeper. This 1960's house had most of its original soldered copper drain pipes intact.

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[Jim Katen]

I've found that you can completely eliminate uncertainty about those if you give them a good, hard squeeze.

[plummen]

We can use the thinner chrome plated traps for residential stuff but commercial requires 17g ,again in omaha anyway

[ericwlewis]

has anyone seen the new "soft" traps being sold in big box stores. Supposedly you just squeeze them to clear a clog.

I always point out the chrome traps and they always have at least a little corrosion on the outside of them.