Straight, to the point and excellent presentation as compared to many other videos on various topics where 1 min part that all you are interested is buried in 10 mins of extra details.
Thank you, we're just glad that people are finding this helpful! Even on our troubleshooting videos we have a "how it works" segment as we try to help people understand the "why" behind the repairs.
the person who wrote this script, and the one suggesting the graphics (if not the same person) should get the TH-cam REAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD. Except one does not exist, since well over 90% of youtube uploads are now about marketing rather than teaching and sharing. THANK YOU
Thank you for your kind words! We are a small team, and most videos are written and animated by 1 person. Mostly we are just happy to share some good info to the world. If you're curious we have an entire "how it works" playlist with more videos like this: th-cam.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBxWwrWCmzvRMSi2kLo9bGdp.html
Thank you Dave. Its a balance to keep the videos informative but also concise. Plumbing systems can be difficult to visualize without graphics so we thought it was worth showing it through an animation. Glad you found it useful!
@@grettagrids Thanks for watching. N-traps aren't very common, and isn't exactly mentioned anywhere in plumbing codes. If you haven't had a problem with siphoning and if the n-trap isn't too close in shape to an s-trap then you'll likely be ok. To be certain, a P-trap would still be best overall assuming that there is enough room to install one.
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That bit about loss of water due to capillary action might explain what I'm experiencing with my P-trap. Thanks; I haven't heard that mentioned elsewhere.
If you you water through that sink once per day, there shouldn't be a problem. Capillary is slow, and I'd imagine takes a week at least to drain the P-trap.
I always saw the P pipes (To me I think U pipe) as problematic since its design left water sitting in the drain pipe. Never knew that water was there for a purpose.
@@sjlevi99 you dumbass It's not under sinks for that reason it's to hold water at all times to stop nasty smells coming into buildings especially homes
Thank you, Excellent illustration, this should put to rest the argument whether you need a vent or not to flush a toilet. Yes it flushes without a vent but it breaks the trap seal.
Thank you Wesley, we're always focused on making the best videos possible. You can find many videos on our channel. We actually just released a series on oven and stove repairs: th-cam.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBysYYCcg5xQLiVh_cW0JQvt.html and we're working on a series for refrigerator repairs next.
You're welcome, we're just happy to help! If you're curious we have a whole "How it Works" playlist with many more animations like this: th-cam.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBxWwrWCmzvRMSi2kLo9bGdp.html
Thank you Michael, we're glad that you found it helpful! We put a lot of effort in making our videos clear and easy to understand. For example we did one on multimeters which is a good all around video for a review of the concepts: th-cam.com/video/r_migcta_Is/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video. I had no idea (but obvious once it's been explained) that the drain system needs to take in air. Also explains why my kitchen sink gurgles when the washing machine and dishwasher (both in the kitchen) pump out. No air vent was designed into the system! The soil pipe is an open one though which probably explains why it's been working for nearly 20 odd years without too much trouble and as the kitchen sink gets used a lot, any water lost from the P-Trap gets replaced pretty often. It probably also explains why the dishwasher sometimes comes up with an error code when pumping out - the vacuum is making it harder for it to pump out (it's the last device in the system). I'm not sure how I'd introduce a vent into the system though. There's 3 outlets going into the same soil pipe. Would I need to T off after each P-Trap (or equivalent)? The kitchen's on the ground floor with a window within 4' of the soil pipe opening and another window on the floor above.
Started to get a smell from the bathroom sink.. plumber came for another issue.. my mom had stuffed vent pipe with cloth.. she was afraid something was gonna crawl in.. fixed the smell..and also explained the water sitting in kitchen sink..and found a leak in new ptrap that wasn't tightened properly.. thanks for the info..
Thanks for watching. There are definitely some huge innovations within plumbing that have drastically changed the way that people live. The p-trap is one of them.
I learned from other plumbing videos the other function of the air vent of the piping system. Yes, its main function is to have a volume of air being sucked thru the piping system during the draining of water. Thus, preventing the siphoning of the water in the P-traps. One function though is to drain the accumulated condensate in the system to the drainpipe and obviously away from the vent pipe that leads to the roof. My question is, during the installation of vent pipes leading to the main vent pipe what is the proper orientation of the Y-connection, is it towards the vent to the roof or it should be towards the drainpipe to the sewer line? Thank you in advance Vance and to the team of Spec. Sense.
Thanks for watching. You are right that condensate will drain as well. For installation it recommended to reference your local building codes. Many municipalities will have specific guides such as this one that you might find helpful. It has some good diagrams and explanations that might help answer some of your questions. winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Brochures/Plumbing-Installations.pdf
I learned from other plumbing videos the other function of the air vent of the piping system. Yes, its main function is to have a volume of air being sucked thru the piping system during the draining of water. Thus, preventing the siphoning of the water in the P-traps. One function though is to drain the accumulated condensate in the system to the drainpipe and obviously away from the vent pipe that leads to the roof. My question is, what is the proper orientation of the Y-connection, is it towards the vent to the roof or it should be towards the drainpipe to the sewer line? Thank you in advance Vance and to the team of Spec. Sense.
Thanks for watching. You are right that condensate will drain as well. For installation it recommended to reference your local building codes. Many municipalities will have specific guides such as this one that you might find helpful. It has some good diagrams and explanations that might help answer some of your questions. winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Brochures/Plumbing-Installations.pdf
Thanks for the informative tutorial with diagrams. I do have a question though. Is it normal to have about 2 inches of water left in the drain pipe before the P trap? I am installing a shower base in place of a tub and I am converting from 1 1/2 inch pvc to 2 inch pvc. I haven't glued everything together yet because when I tested the drain for any problems I find that there is the 2 inches of water in the drain pipe. The pipe from the floor drain is about 8 inches long, so the water would not be coming into the shower pan. Thanks for any help.
Thanks for watching, we're glad you found the video helpful. If the p-trap is more than 2 inches deep, then you'll have at-least 2 inches of water in there. Not sure if this is what you are describing.
Thank you Rohit! Sometimes its just easier to understand a concept when its in a flat style animation! We also do 3D animations for some videos like this one on how water heaters work: th-cam.com/video/BHUPFLbb8NY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching! Was this video also shared in the reddit thread or did you search it on TH-cam? We're just curious to know what kinds of places these videos are showing up in.
@@MrGame-mo3cp Thanks! We put a lot of work into the 2d and 3d graphics, and some videos like this do end up at the top of the search. If you are interested we just released a series on ovens and stoves with a video that shows how it all works. I think you might like the graphics and would find it interesting! th-cam.com/video/L9ZI5GyON9I/w-d-xo.html
Old p-traps had a nice u-shaped bend. New plastic p-traps have an odd shape where the entry seems to be straightened and the exit has more of the curve in it. What does this change in shape do?
Thanks for watching. That is a great question. There isn't too much information specifically on this. It won't significantly change the operation of it but definitely helps gives more clearance when loosening the nut to remove the trap.
Thank you! We put a lot of effort into the graphics and animations as we feel it helps with concepts that are difficult to see at first. For example, here's a video we did on how water heaters work showing the inside: th-cam.com/video/BHUPFLbb8NY/w-d-xo.html
I don’t understand the air vent portion. I don’t know if my apartment building has the pipes set up with a portion of the pipe going upwards. Should I still install a p trap even if the pipe only goes down?
Thanks for watching. The exact plumbing depends on the age of the building and the plumbing codes when that building was constructed. A p-trap is still best (and is required in new builds and renovations) but if you are unsure then it never hurts to consult a plumber / the building for more info.
@@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss Thanks we're glad you found it helpful! There are lots of principles that are good to a good understand of as an adult. Electricity is one of those areas where people have a lot of misunderstandings. Fortunately we made a series on Multimeters and Electricity Basics, you might find it interesting: th-cam.com/video/r_migcta_Is/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching! That is one video we haven't filmed yet. If your toilet is gurgling or if there's a lot of bubbling when flushing, then its likely a venting issue. Unfortunately, a clogged or missing vent is tough to fix, since it usually requires opening a wall to examine the drain system, so is best left for professionals.
As with many videos like this, I’m wondering what kind of contractor I need to call to go up on the roof and deal with the ventilation issue? Could you just let me know that please thank you so much.
Thanks for watching. It's best to contact a plumber to take a closer look at your system. Depending on the plumber, some might access the roof if necessary, and in other cases they might call in a roofer to handle that portion of the job.
Thanks for watching. Having the vent will help replace the air that would be displaced when the water is draining. Without letting any air in, you'd have an air lock, and it wouldn't drain properly.
Thanks for watching. Other than listening and seeing other cues (like water draining slowly, or a smell of sewage) To determine if the vent stack is blocked and where the blockage is, one will need to access the vent stack from above and use a snake or scope to inspect it. This is best handled by professionals.
We recently had our bathroom remodeled and the guys who did it changed my P-trap to an S-trap because the space in the vanity is random. Will this cause any issues in the future? I had the standard P-trap with a roof vent so I'm assuming it'll be fine. If not, I'll have to replace the vanity with one that has a bit more room on the inside.
Thanks for watching. It is hard to say if it will create issues or not without knowing more details and seeing it. S-traps are generally not allowed in plumbing codes anymore, you could check the plumbing codes in your area to see if your sink is still up to code.
Hi Kashyfi, you are right. It's because of the difference in pressure. As the water flows down the drain it displaces the air inside the pipes. The pressure inside the pipes is now lower than the atmospheric pressure outside. This causes air to be pulled in to equalize the pressure.
I've used every cleaner solution and even scrubbed the p trap pipes, no luck getting rid of the horrible smell that comes through the sink drain when water is turned on. Does this mean I have no ventilation or something blocking it?
Thanks for watching. If the smell persists when the water is not on, then it likely means that trap seal is being sucked out, so there is an issue with the venting. These sorts of problems can be difficult to narrow down and are often best handled by a plumber. If the smell only occurs when running or draining water, then it could be a buildup of material in the supply pipes. If it only happens when running hot water then that can help you narrow down. If the problem only happens at this faucet, then it's likely just bacteria growth in the drain itself. In this case installing a new drain and p-trap would fix this.
After using vinegar and also then trying bleach down the p trap and overflow, nothing is working. Within seconds of turning the water on, the foul smell comes up through the drain. After speaking with a plumber, they said the smell shouldn't be from air/sewage as water in p trap should block that, therefore they told me to clean overflow and drain areas. Still nothing. Starting to think this is an air vent issue coming from roof?
@@cunnos It is good that you have eliminated other potential causes, which does leave the vent stack as a potential. The vent stack should be fully sealed and vent outside. In some cases this can become blocked which could create issues. There is more information here. Hope this helps: inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Plumbing_Vent_Codes_Problems.php
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what could be a problem, that water from sink drains very slowly? I cleaned p traps and other pipes, also the ones in the wall, so drain isnt clogged... thank you for any solutions...
Thanks for watching. It's good that you cleaned the p-traps and the pipes. It could still be a blockage farther down in the drain pipe or a venting issue. These can be difficult to truly narrow down so it might be worth calling a plumber.
I don't know how things work in developed countries, but in my country anyone can be a plumber without any qualification causing disastrous plumbing in homes...
Thanks for watching. In Canada, plumbers are licensed but homeowners can still do repairs and renovations. There are plenty of problematic plumbing setups here in Canada as well.
Straight, to the point and excellent presentation as compared to many other videos on various topics where 1 min part that all you are interested is buried in 10 mins of extra details.
Thank you, we're just glad that people are finding this helpful! Even on our troubleshooting videos we have a "how it works" segment as we try to help people understand the "why" behind the repairs.
the person who wrote this script, and the one suggesting the graphics (if not the same person) should get the TH-cam REAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD. Except one does not exist, since well over 90% of youtube uploads are now about marketing rather than teaching and sharing. THANK YOU
Thank you for your kind words! We are a small team, and most videos are written and animated by 1 person. Mostly we are just happy to share some good info to the world. If you're curious we have an entire "how it works" playlist with more videos like this: th-cam.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBxWwrWCmzvRMSi2kLo9bGdp.html
it took hours from some teachers to explain this to us and they failed and you made it with a 2.2 mins video, what a legend ♥
Thank you! We're just happy to help!
Thank you for making this explanation plain and simple for us newbies. Great job!
You're welcome Larry! We're glad you found it helpful!
If only all teaching were like this, thank you so much.
You're welcome! We're glad you found the video helpful!
I am 30 years old when I learn the significance.
We're always learning so now is the perfect time to learn something new!
Very well done and a great explanation that was efficient and not too wordy. Also, excellent job on graphics which were essential.
Thank you Dave. Its a balance to keep the videos informative but also concise. Plumbing systems can be difficult to visualize without graphics so we thought it was worth showing it through an animation. Glad you found it useful!
@@AmreSupply I have an N trap.. my plumber says it's acceptable but isnt it out of code??
@@grettagrids Thanks for watching. N-traps aren't very common, and isn't exactly mentioned anywhere in plumbing codes. If you haven't had a problem with siphoning and if the n-trap isn't too close in shape to an s-trap then you'll likely be ok. To be certain, a P-trap would still be best overall assuming that there is enough room to install one.
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Wow, in two minutes you just solved an ongoing battle I've been having with my sink. Thank you!
You're welcome Karen, we're glad the video helped you out! What was the ongoing battle that you solved?
I am interested how your issue was solved from the video; and what the ongoing battle was too. Please share Karen.
@@AmreSupply Didn't know about airflow, so I didn't realize a clogged vent was my problem.
@@miket2916 Didn't know about airflow, so I didn't realize a clogged vent was my problem.
@@karenjackson2825 nice! That was a an easy fix then. Something you could do yourself?
Been wondering why there's a smell coming from the sink and then it's not there other times. This was informative, short and straightforward.
Thanks for watching, we're glad the video was helpful to you!
🙏 Thank You So Much AMRE Supply for the easy to understand tutorial! 🌷🌿
You're welcome, we're just happy to share some good info!
When the narrator appeared at the end of the video, he looked *exactly* as I expected.
Thanks for watching!
He did not look at the end like I imagined him to look but he does have a great mustache
@@Unaomnia01 I think it was a plumbers reference to a character we all know.
Canadian?
@@Unaomnia01 why you gotta spoil it
It was a very good video with concise narration and diagrams. Thank you.
You're welcome Rylee, we try to keep all our videos informative with good animations! Hope you will take a look at some of our other videos as well!
I am an engineering student and I do not have the ability to understand verbal explanations very well. Such animation are very helpful!
Excellent narrative and simple wordings. No extras.. GREAT!!!!!
Thank you Arunachalam! We're glad that you found the video helpful and to the point!
I didn't put any p or s trap because i didn't know the smell will comeback , huge mistake , now this video made my understand the importance of them
Thanks for watching, we're glad that you found the video helpful!
Great. You explained in simple, easy and humble way. Common man can understand. Good
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Thank you AMRE about to buy my first home so just trying to educate myself a little. Nicely edited and easy to follow video.
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That bit about loss of water due to capillary action might explain what I'm experiencing with my P-trap. Thanks; I haven't heard that mentioned elsewhere.
Thanks Eric, we're glad the video was helpful!
If you you water through that sink once per day, there shouldn't be a problem. Capillary is slow, and I'd imagine takes a week at least to drain the P-trap.
I always saw the P pipes (To me I think U pipe) as problematic since its design left water sitting in the drain pipe. Never knew that water was there for a purpose.
Thanks for watching, we're glad you learned something new today!
P traps are there for safety.
@@sjlevi99 you dumbass
It's not under sinks for that reason it's to hold water at all times to stop nasty smells coming into buildings especially homes
Thank you for teaching me so effectively!
You are so welcome!
This is so well explained. Thank you so much for this.
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Thank you, Excellent illustration, this should put to rest the argument whether you need a vent or not to flush a toilet. Yes it flushes without a vent but it breaks the trap seal.
Thanks Ali, we're glad that you linked the animation!
The quality of the content of your video was great. Very impressive and useful write-up. Will be waiting for more updates. Keep posting.
Thank you Wesley, we're always focused on making the best videos possible. You can find many videos on our channel. We actually just released a series on oven and stove repairs: th-cam.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBysYYCcg5xQLiVh_cW0JQvt.html and we're working on a series for refrigerator repairs next.
Soooooo interesting and made simple to understand ! Thank you very much
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Was clearly animated, thanks!
You're welcome Obet, we're glad you found the video helpful!
Excellent presentation with clear information. Perfect! Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome, we're just happy to help! If you're curious we have a whole "How it Works" playlist with many more animations like this: th-cam.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBxWwrWCmzvRMSi2kLo9bGdp.html
my most important knowledge of 2021. thanks!
You're welcome Ric, thanks for watching!
I listened to this twice because the voice is so calming. hee hee..
Thank you Maryann!
Very clear explanations without muddying the waters (pun intended) with a bunch of jargon or unnecessary information for the basic knowledge
Thank you Michael, we're glad that you found it helpful! We put a lot of effort in making our videos clear and easy to understand. For example we did one on multimeters which is a good all around video for a review of the concepts: th-cam.com/video/r_migcta_Is/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video. I had no idea (but obvious once it's been explained) that the drain system needs to take in air. Also explains why my kitchen sink gurgles when the washing machine and dishwasher (both in the kitchen) pump out. No air vent was designed into the system! The soil pipe is an open one though which probably explains why it's been working for nearly 20 odd years without too much trouble and as the kitchen sink gets used a lot, any water lost from the P-Trap gets replaced pretty often.
It probably also explains why the dishwasher sometimes comes up with an error code when pumping out - the vacuum is making it harder for it to pump out (it's the last device in the system). I'm not sure how I'd introduce a vent into the system though. There's 3 outlets going into the same soil pipe. Would I need to T off after each P-Trap (or equivalent)? The kitchen's on the ground floor with a window within 4' of the soil pipe opening and another window on the floor above.
Thanks for watching, we're just glad to help! In your case it would be best to contact a plumber to get more information on your system.
Now I realized how important does P - Trap work ! 👍
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Beautifully explained! Thanks!
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@@AmreSupply Absolutely! :)
Started to get a smell from the bathroom sink.. plumber came for another issue.. my mom had stuffed vent pipe with cloth.. she was afraid something was gonna crawl in.. fixed the smell..and also explained the water sitting in kitchen sink..and found a leak in new ptrap that wasn't tightened properly.. thanks for the info..
Thanks for watching. We're glad that the video helped you out!
Wonderfully instructive!
Thank you Jake! We're so glad you found it helpful!
This confirms what my father told my mother. Now I believe him. 😁
Thanks for watching. Sometimes it just takes a visual to help the concepts to make more sense. We're glad that you found the video helpful!
great video, i enjoy the tutorial and the step by step animation, thank you for the information on why this is needed.
Glad it was helpful!
The P trap is one of the greatest inventions of the last 500 years.
Thanks for watching. There are definitely some huge innovations within plumbing that have drastically changed the way that people live. The p-trap is one of them.
thank you. I can use this clip to explain to my wife and children.
You're welcome, we're glad you're finding these animations helpful!
I learned from other plumbing videos the other function of the air vent of the piping system. Yes, its main function is to have a volume of air being sucked thru the piping system during the draining of water. Thus, preventing the siphoning of the water in the P-traps. One function though is to drain the accumulated condensate in the system to the drainpipe and obviously away from the vent pipe that leads to the roof. My question is, during the installation of vent pipes leading to the main vent pipe what is the proper orientation of the Y-connection, is it towards the vent to the roof or it should be towards the drainpipe to the sewer line? Thank you in advance Vance and to the team of Spec. Sense.
Thanks for watching. You are right that condensate will drain as well. For installation it recommended to reference your local building codes. Many municipalities will have specific guides such as this one that you might find helpful. It has some good diagrams and explanations that might help answer some of your questions. winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Brochures/Plumbing-Installations.pdf
Well explained, Really Helpful !!!
Thank you, we're just happy to share some good information!
Love the video!
One thing that I found in your video is very detailed with info and ultimate graphics. Thanks!!
Super clear explanation. Thanks!
You're welcome Leslie, we're glad that you found it helpful!
Really helpful esp for my exam for Master Plumber
Glad you found it helpful!
Dude's mustache is simply uh-mazing!
Thanks for watching. There's 2 other videos where Vance has this glorious mustache, so it's sort of an easter egg to find!
Excellent demonstration 👌🏽thank you
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Thanks for the video. Very clear to understand
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Suddenly I’m feeling calmer...
A little bit calmer and perhaps a little bit smarter, thats the effect that we're hoping make with our videos!
I learned from other plumbing videos the other function of the air vent of the piping system. Yes, its main function is to have a volume of air being sucked thru the piping system during the draining of water. Thus, preventing the siphoning of the water in the P-traps. One function though is to drain the accumulated condensate in the system to the drainpipe and obviously away from the vent pipe that leads to the roof. My question is, what is the proper orientation of the Y-connection, is it towards the vent to the roof or it should be towards the drainpipe to the sewer line? Thank you in advance Vance and to the team of Spec. Sense.
Thanks for watching. You are right that condensate will drain as well. For installation it recommended to reference your local building codes. Many municipalities will have specific guides such as this one that you might find helpful. It has some good diagrams and explanations that might help answer some of your questions. winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Brochures/Plumbing-Installations.pdf
أحسنت ، إنطلق .
Well done , go ahead .
Thank you!
Thanks for the informative tutorial with diagrams. I do have a question though. Is it normal to have about 2 inches of water left in the drain pipe before the P trap? I am installing a shower base in place of a tub and I am converting from 1 1/2 inch pvc to 2 inch pvc. I haven't glued everything together yet because when I tested the drain for any problems I find that there is the 2 inches of water in the drain pipe. The pipe from the floor drain is about 8 inches long, so the water would not be coming into the shower pan. Thanks for any help.
Thanks for watching, we're glad you found the video helpful. If the p-trap is more than 2 inches deep, then you'll have at-least 2 inches of water in there. Not sure if this is what you are describing.
Very helpful and simple to learn. Thanks brotha
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Precise and accurate explanation
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what a pleasant canadian man
Thank you!
Very clear. Thanks for your great job.
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Amazing video. Like it. Nice animation !! 👌😍
Thank you Rohit! Sometimes its just easier to understand a concept when its in a flat style animation! We also do 3D animations for some videos like this one on how water heaters work: th-cam.com/video/BHUPFLbb8NY/w-d-xo.html
Great job cutting through crap, very informative
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very well done. thanks for sharing
You're welcome!
The smile at 2:07 🙂😍
Glad that you liked it!
Thank you for your excellent video
You're welcome!!
Great content, thank you
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Awesome video!
Thank you!
Very Excellent!
Thank you!
Thank you. Very good explanation.
You're welcome Greg! We're glad you found it helpful!
Excellent job! Could you tell me which software you use to make this animation?
Thank you! Adobe After Effects was used to animated vector layers created in Adobe Illustrator.
@@AmreSupply thanks!!!
Very helpful thanks
We're just happy to help!
you guys are great.
Thank you Tim!
Well done video -- thanks.
Thank you Eric!
This helped alot thanks
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Jim Carey is great at explaining things.
Thanks for watching!
just come to this after a reddit post about invention that is so good that its doesnt need to be improved
Thanks for watching! Was this video also shared in the reddit thread or did you search it on TH-cam? We're just curious to know what kinds of places these videos are showing up in.
@@AmreSupply i just search it on yt, as my thirst for knowledge leads me to this. nice content tbh
@@MrGame-mo3cp Thanks! We put a lot of work into the 2d and 3d graphics, and some videos like this do end up at the top of the search. If you are interested we just released a series on ovens and stoves with a video that shows how it all works. I think you might like the graphics and would find it interesting! th-cam.com/video/L9ZI5GyON9I/w-d-xo.html
Old p-traps had a nice u-shaped bend. New plastic p-traps have an odd shape where the entry seems to be straightened and the exit has more of the curve in it. What does this change in shape do?
Thanks for watching. That is a great question. There isn't too much information specifically on this. It won't significantly change the operation of it but definitely helps gives more clearance when loosening the nut to remove the trap.
Well explained, excellent
Thank you! We put a lot of effort into the graphics and animations as we feel it helps with concepts that are difficult to see at first. For example, here's a video we did on how water heaters work showing the inside: th-cam.com/video/BHUPFLbb8NY/w-d-xo.html
Excellent 💯👍
Thank you!
I don’t understand the air vent portion. I don’t know if my apartment building has the pipes set up with a portion of the pipe going upwards. Should I still install a p trap even if the pipe only goes down?
Thanks for watching. The exact plumbing depends on the age of the building and the plumbing codes when that building was constructed. A p-trap is still best (and is required in new builds and renovations) but if you are unsure then it never hurts to consult a plumber / the building for more info.
Thank you very helpful
You're welcome!
Excelente vídeo, la explicación muy clara y simple. Saludos
Gracias!
In case of a seized under sink main water tap just heat it up with a blow torch for 15-20 seconds and it will loosen up and turn.
Thanks for watching. That is a good tip, seized fittings are never fun.
Excellent video.
Thank you John! We're glad you liked it!
In my early years, i used to shout in those ' vent pipes' totally clueless they are connected to sewage.
Thanks for watching. We all did silly things when we were in our early years!
@@AmreSupply Indeed. And i forgot to say Thanks for making this video. This is something one should definitely have some knowledge about as an adult.
@@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss Thanks we're glad you found it helpful! There are lots of principles that are good to a good understand of as an adult. Electricity is one of those areas where people have a lot of misunderstandings. Fortunately we made a series on Multimeters and Electricity Basics, you might find it interesting: th-cam.com/video/r_migcta_Is/w-d-xo.html
Great video!
Thank you Jagdeep!
Do you have any videos explaining how to remedy a possible P-trap issue with toilets? I suspect we have some a problem there. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! That is one video we haven't filmed yet. If your toilet is gurgling or if there's a lot of bubbling when flushing, then its likely a venting issue. Unfortunately, a clogged or missing vent is tough to fix, since it usually requires opening a wall to examine the drain system, so is best left for professionals.
@@AmreSupply Ok-thanks for the info-appreciate it!
@@ShakeyHeadLute You're welcome!
As with many videos like this, I’m wondering what kind of contractor I need to call to go up on the roof and deal with the ventilation issue? Could you just let me know that please thank you so much.
Thanks for watching. It's best to contact a plumber to take a closer look at your system. Depending on the plumber, some might access the roof if necessary, and in other cases they might call in a roofer to handle that portion of the job.
Simple and direct tq
Thank you!
Very clear thanks
You're welcome!
Well presented! Thank you.
Thank you Andrew, we're glad you found it helpful!
How does atmospheric pressure at the vent helps in maintaining the gully water by equalizing pressure?
Thanks for watching. Having the vent will help replace the air that would be displaced when the water is draining. Without letting any air in, you'd have an air lock, and it wouldn't drain properly.
Is there a way to test if there is a blockage in the vent? I.e. can you maybe pour water down the vent to see if it comes out somewhere else?
Thanks for watching. Other than listening and seeing other cues (like water draining slowly, or a smell of sewage) To determine if the vent stack is blocked and where the blockage is, one will need to access the vent stack from above and use a snake or scope to inspect it. This is best handled by professionals.
Thanks, Gerado Jr.
Thanks for watching.
good job that was helpful thanks
You're welcome Hamada, we're glad that you found the video helpful!
Great video
Thank you Thomas!
We recently had our bathroom remodeled and the guys who did it changed my P-trap to an S-trap because the space in the vanity is random. Will this cause any issues in the future? I had the standard P-trap with a roof vent so I'm assuming it'll be fine. If not, I'll have to replace the vanity with one that has a bit more room on the inside.
Thanks for watching. It is hard to say if it will create issues or not without knowing more details and seeing it. S-traps are generally not allowed in plumbing codes anymore, you could check the plumbing codes in your area to see if your sink is still up to code.
Guys can someone explain how the air is pulled through the outside vent when water is flushed, is it by some pressure differences?
Hi Kashyfi, you are right. It's because of the difference in pressure. As the water flows down the drain it displaces the air inside the pipes. The pressure inside the pipes is now lower than the atmospheric pressure outside. This causes air to be pulled in to equalize the pressure.
I've used every cleaner solution and even scrubbed the p trap pipes, no luck getting rid of the horrible smell that comes through the sink drain when water is turned on. Does this mean I have no ventilation or something blocking it?
Thanks for watching. If the smell persists when the water is not on, then it likely means that trap seal is being sucked out, so there is an issue with the venting. These sorts of problems can be difficult to narrow down and are often best handled by a plumber.
If the smell only occurs when running or draining water, then it could be a buildup of material in the supply pipes. If it only happens when running hot water then that can help you narrow down.
If the problem only happens at this faucet, then it's likely just bacteria growth in the drain itself. In this case installing a new drain and p-trap would fix this.
After using vinegar and also then trying bleach down the p trap and overflow, nothing is working. Within seconds of turning the water on, the foul smell comes up through the drain. After speaking with a plumber, they said the smell shouldn't be from air/sewage as water in p trap should block that, therefore they told me to clean overflow and drain areas. Still nothing. Starting to think this is an air vent issue coming from roof?
@@cunnos It is good that you have eliminated other potential causes, which does leave the vent stack as a potential. The vent stack should be fully sealed and vent outside. In some cases this can become blocked which could create issues. There is more information here. Hope this helps: inspectapedia.com/plumbing/Plumbing_Vent_Codes_Problems.php
First time visiting. Great job on graphics. I am interested in program you use to make this video if you do not mind sharing.
Stay safe, Joe Z
Thanks for watching! These graphics are created using Adobe Illustrator for the shapes and objects, then animated inside of Adobe After Effects. If you are interested in learning more here's a good place to start: th-cam.com/video/Mtv8QptWNbg/w-d-xo.html
@@AmreSupply You're welcome & thank you for this information.
@@JOEZEP54 We're happy to point you in the right direction. Cheers!
I’ve always wondered what’s the reason why the pipes are shaped the way that they are….Thank You lol
You're welcome, we're just happy to help show some of these concepts!
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Thanks brother
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Very good I like it very much
Thank you John! We're glad you liked the video!
what could be a problem, that water from sink drains very slowly? I cleaned p traps and other pipes, also the ones in the wall, so drain isnt clogged... thank you for any solutions...
Thanks for watching. It's good that you cleaned the p-traps and the pipes. It could still be a blockage farther down in the drain pipe or a venting issue. These can be difficult to truly narrow down so it might be worth calling a plumber.
I don't know how things work in developed countries, but in my country anyone can be a plumber without any qualification causing disastrous plumbing in homes...
Thanks for watching. In Canada, plumbers are licensed but homeowners can still do repairs and renovations. There are plenty of problematic plumbing setups here in Canada as well.