What is the reason behind maximum length =4" for a p trap seal ?

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Mar 23rd, 2021 7:02 pm

CuriousC [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 27, 2015; 2281 posts; 435 upvotes; East York, ON

Mar 23rd, 2021 7:02 pm

What is the reason behind maximum length =4" for a p trap seal ?

Based on multiple Google search results the maximum seems to be 4"
https://www.google.com/search?q=plumbin ... l%22+lengh
What is the law of physics that imposes this constraint ? What happens if you make it longer ?

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Mar 23rd, 2021 7:27 pm

Red_Army: Deal Fanatic; Oct 15, 2007; 5299 posts; 2742 upvotes

Mar 23rd, 2021 7:27 pm

CuriousC wrote: ↑ Based on multiple Google search results the maximum seems to be 4"
https://www.google.com/search?q=plumbin ... l%22+lengh
What is the law of physics that imposes this constraint ? What happens if you make it longer ?

Canadian code , there is no maximum ,
but the theory behind it is if the trap is too deep, the water may flow through too fast which can lead to siphoning of the trap seal and debris buildup
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Mar 23rd, 2021 9:53 pm

CuriousC [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 27, 2015; 2281 posts; 435 upvotes; East York, ON

Mar 23rd, 2021 9:53 pm

Thank you
Does this look ok to you

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Mar 23rd, 2021 9:56 pm

Red_Army: Deal Fanatic; Oct 15, 2007; 5299 posts; 2742 upvotes

Mar 23rd, 2021 9:56 pm

CuriousC wrote: ↑ Thank you
Does this look ok to you

Looks fine. Your trap seal is 2.5” there. You’re not measuring it properly

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Mar 23rd, 2021 11:04 pm

CuriousC [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 27, 2015; 2281 posts; 435 upvotes; East York, ON

Mar 23rd, 2021 11:04 pm

Thank you I am trying to make room for the coupler that makes the transition from 2" to 1.5"
Interesting that the tub was OK with 1.5 but the shower needs 2"
the drain was OK with the tub and the shower so I kept is as it was (1.5") hence the need to make the transition

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Mar 24th, 2021 6:26 am

Red_Army: Deal Fanatic; Oct 15, 2007; 5299 posts; 2742 upvotes

Mar 24th, 2021 6:26 am

CuriousC wrote: ↑ Thank you I am trying to make room for the coupler that makes the transition from 2" to 1.5"
Interesting that the tub was OK with 1.5 but the shower needs 2"
the drain was OK with the tub and the shower so I kept is as it was (1.5") hence the need to make the transition

It’s because a shower has a lower threshold, and also code requires a 2” drain for any shower with more than 1 head/outlet

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