Wash Basins Traps
Wash Basin Traps
What a Wash Basin Trap Does
Every wash basin needs a trap fitted beneath it. This isn’t optional hardware; it’s a basic plumbing safety requirement. A wash basin trap connects the basin outlet to the drainpipe and does two jobs at once. It lets wastewater flow out freely, and it holds a small reserve of water that forms a seal. That seal is what stops sewer gases from drifting back up through the drain and into your bathroom.
Without a working trap, you’d notice it quickly. A persistent foul smell near the basin can appear even when it looks perfectly clean. The trap is also the first line of defence against soap scum, hair, and debris settling into the pipework and causing blockages further down the line.
Bottle Traps vs P Traps: Which One Do You Need?
Ajay Pipes manufactures both major trap designs, and the right choice depends on how the basin is mounted and how much space is available underneath it.
Bottle Traps
A bottle trap uses a wider cylindrical chamber to hold the water seal. Because the design is compact and takes up less horizontal room, it’s the practical choice for pedestal mounted or wall hung basins where space beneath the basin is tight. It’s also easier to open and clean, since the lower section typically unscrews for quick access if something gets lodged inside.
P Traps
A P trap uses a curved section of pipe, shaped like the letter P, to hold the water seal instead of a bottle shaped chamber. It needs more radial clearance to install, which makes it better suited to basins with open cabinetry or vanity units beneath them rather than pedestal basins.
If you’re unsure which fits your installation, the general rule is simple. A pedestal basin with a tight space calls for a bottle trap. A basin with a cabinet or more room below works fine with a P trap, and this option is often easier to route to the wall outlet.
Built for Indian Bathroom Conditions
Ajay Pipes traps are manufactured from chemical resistant plastic and finished with chrome plating that’s rated for hot water use and resistant to corrosion, a genuine concern in Indian households where hard water and frequent hot water use are common. The chrome plating carries a 10 year warranty, and the elastomeric seals are designed to hold their shape and grip over years of daily use, rather than hardening and leaking within a couple of seasons like cheaper fittings often do.
Key Features
- 10 year warranty on chrome plating
- Hot water resistant
- Corrosion resistant chrome finish
- Reliable water seal design to block foul odours
- Chemical resistant plastic construction
- Straightforward DIY installation and maintenance
- Lightweight, easy to handle and fit
- Elastomeric seals for a long lasting, leak free joint
- Environmentally friendly materials
- Built for trouble free, long term use
Our Wash Basin Trap Range
Each is available in chrome plated and white finishes to match different bathroom fittings, and every trap in the range is manufactured in house by Ajay Pipes as part of our wider PVC pipes and fittings portfolio.
Ajay Bottle Trap Cylindrical Type (Chrome Plated)
Ajay Bottle Trap Round Type (Chrome Plated)
Ajay P Trap Self Cleaning (Chrome Plated)
Ajay Bottle Trap Round Type (White)
Ajay P Trap Self Cleaning (White)
