John Conti
New Member
Hi All, I am installing a new shower using the not so old existing PVC P trap. The P trap is in the perfect position so I am able to tie into it with no issues. However I found the P trap contained lots of debris. The usual hair which I cleaned out but I also found a significant amount of metal. Large and small pieces. The large pieces would not have fit through the clean out plug. The metal is not magnetic, and by the looks of it, it seems to be either lead or zinc. It is fairly thin. Also, the Inside diameter of P trap plug seems to be filled with the stuff. I am wondering what the heck it is and if it was some type of screen to catch normal debris. Since all of the existing waste plumbing is PVC as originally built I don't understand how this might have been original construction debris. I want to make sure I am not missing something here. Once I complete the new PVC plumbing any corrections will be very difficult. I need to make sure I do it right the first time. Any ideas to put my mind to rest would be terrific!!