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    • #275049
      Avatar photoMasterPlumbers
      Keymaster

        When I run water out of the bath through the waste pipes I get a very loud gurgling noise,how can I stop this? I have fitted a U-Trap and have a combined waste and overflow.
        Best regards,
        Stuart.

      • #290987
        Avatar photofourth year
        Participant

          The gurgling noise is a sign that the drain is operating at its maximum capacity. When it starts to plug up the noise will stop.

        • #290988
          Avatar photokenny b
          Participant

            “a sign that the drain is operating at its maximum capacity”

            this is a joke right, wheres the camera?

          • #290989
            Avatar photoracefanone
            Participant

              Maybe Sylvan was right about Fourth Year

            • #290990
              Avatar photofourth year
              Participant

                How long have you guys been in the business? When the drain is operating at its maximum capacity it is aspirating air from the overflow and thus creates the gurgling noise. Class will start next week for beginners to the plumbing service business.

              • #290991
                Avatar photoracefanone
                Participant

                  Fourth Year,Maybe you should sign up for the classes.Thirty three years in the business

                • #290992
                  Avatar photoracefanone
                  Participant

                    33 years. Sounds like you should sign up for the classes.

                  • #290993
                    Avatar photoDP
                    Participant

                      Why has kenny b and racefanone not given a reply to the original question? Is it perhaps they themselves do not know the answer

                      Sylvan know what he is talking about, do they?

                      A forum such as this is for learning and education. To knock someone for what he/ she knows or does not know results in that person withdrawing from making an input. Let us be more charitable and give constructive criticsim like Sylvan does.
                      [Edited by DP on 14 July 2001]

                    • #290994
                      Avatar photofourth year
                      Participant

                        I teach the classes. 50 years in the business and own the company.

                      • #290995
                        Avatar photokenny b
                        Participant

                          Sorry, the gurgling noise is the liguid seal in the trap being pulled out by the draining water, thus gasping for air. this is an indication of improper venting. the vents main purpose is to protect the trap seal. try drinking a glass of water while holding your nose, now you’ll understand why. A trap must have a liquid seal of 2-4 inches to maintain its self cleansing ability.If you’d like to take this a little further with sizes and distances allowed, feel free to e-mail me.
                          kenny b

                        • #290996
                          Avatar photoGuest
                          Participant

                            The gurgling is air trying to come back up the line since the downline side is blocked/restricted. Check to see if you have hair or tree roots in the line

                          • #290997
                            Avatar photokenny b
                            Participant

                              no.1- this is a fixture drain
                              no.2- the original post never stated there was a draining problem, just noise when it drained
                              no.3- this is basic fecal matter(I’m working on my people skills)

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