David_Parker
New Member
Hey guys,
Recently my dad and I replaced the j-trap on his bathroom sink due to a leak.
He had tried using the dreaded Drain-o in the past, and we felt that might have only worsened the issue.
We've so far successfully replaced the faucet (due to us saying we might as well while we're taking crap apart), and the pipe that stems down from the sink base.
While attempting to connect the pipe that stems from the wall, to the receiving end of the j-trap itself, I noticed a large buildup of debris. A crusty, wet buildup, along with what appeared to be a large formation of black rice? Weird, I know, and somewhat startling, I took photos in hopes of answering my worries of tackling the real issue. Yes, the original trap was leaking, but are there clogs throughout the system, and do we need to call a plumber, or will a snake resolve the potential problem?
Anyways, here are the photos. They were taken with my iPhone and surefire E2D
Recently my dad and I replaced the j-trap on his bathroom sink due to a leak.
He had tried using the dreaded Drain-o in the past, and we felt that might have only worsened the issue.
We've so far successfully replaced the faucet (due to us saying we might as well while we're taking crap apart), and the pipe that stems down from the sink base.
While attempting to connect the pipe that stems from the wall, to the receiving end of the j-trap itself, I noticed a large buildup of debris. A crusty, wet buildup, along with what appeared to be a large formation of black rice? Weird, I know, and somewhat startling, I took photos in hopes of answering my worries of tackling the real issue. Yes, the original trap was leaking, but are there clogs throughout the system, and do we need to call a plumber, or will a snake resolve the potential problem?
Anyways, here are the photos. They were taken with my iPhone and surefire E2D