PermaFlow P Trap

[imported_John Smith]

Anyone ever actually saw one of these things in a home? Creative, but of questionable value. I guess someone may benefit from it.

pf waterworks - PermaFLOW, (http://www.pfwaterworks.net/)

[Jerry Peck]

The only link which may matter ... does not work. :rolleyes:

I wonder what "approvals" they have for that contraption? :confused:

[imported_John Smith]

Works fine on my PC Jerry.

Cut and past this in your browser:

pf waterworks - PermaFLOW, (http://www.pfwaterworks.net/)

[Jerry Peck]

I am referring to this link under 'Associations':

http://www.pfwaterworks.net/www.iapmo.org

That link goes to a dead end, because the link is wrong.

That link probably should be IAPMO Group (http://www.iapmo.org)

But being a member of it does not mean the device is approved by it.

[Jerry Peck]

http://pld.iapmo.org/file_info.asp?file_no=0005232

I am surprised they were able to get that thing listed.

[Ron Hasil]

In Illinois that trap does not meet the plumbing code. The code does not allow any movable parts.

Section 890.410 Fixture Traps/Continuous Waste
d) Type of Traps. Traps shall have a uniform and smooth interior, and shall have no partitions or movable parts. The trap seal shall be non-adjustable.

[Dom D'Agostino]

From their web site:


PermaFLOW™ enhances the quality of your indoor environment and improves the long-term performance of your property, providing a significant value to the owner, the community and our environment.


Wow, all from replacing my P-traps....:rolleyes:

[David Bell]

Apparantly none of you have any shall we say "shedding" problems,, Seems like a better idea than calling rotorooter every 3 months

[Jerry Peck]

Apparantly none of you have any shall we say "shedding" problems,, Seems like a better idea than calling rotorooter every 3 months

That's what "strainers" are for ... and MUCH cheaper than calling RotoRooter OR those improper traps. :)