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Assuming all fixtures are properly vented, is there any need for a vent just before a whole house trap? I am not thrilled about having a whole house trap and may remove in the future, but current there is a open piece of pipe (pointing up) in the basement just before the whole house trap. I am...

I am trying to drill a 1 3/8" hole in a SS kitchen sink for a hot water dispenser. I first thought I should get a punch and punch the hole rather than drilling one but could not find a punch at Home Depot or any plumbing supply place. So I bought a Rigid bi-metal hole saw. Does anyone do this...

If I run water from the kitchen faucet down the sink all is well. But If I fill a large pot with water and dump that into the kitchen sink, I hear some gurgling as the last of the water leaves the sink and drain. Is this normal or a sign or a vent or drain problem. The water seems to go down...

The house I am looking at buying has a whole house trap in the 4" drain pipe after all the fixtures in the house but before the kitchen sink and dishwasher. I have never seen a whole house trap in a house before. The washing machine drain pipe has no trap and smells from time to time. I was...