Q. I saw a new device on a website that says it can replace the traditional P-trap under a plumbing fixture. It has a flexible tube-like membrane that is supposed to stay closed when no water is ...

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Curious about P-traps, how they function and what to look for when you buy one? Here's what you need to know.

The first time you empty the P-trap on your bathroom sink, you’re likely to gag. A few times more, and you get tougher. It’s a lot like getting used to changing baby diapers. The P-trap is that curved ...