Description
What is a Compact Anti-Vac Bottle Trap?
A compact anti-vac bottle trap is a specialized plumbing fitting designed for two purposes: saving space and ensuring a silent, safe drainage system. In modern bathrooms with small basins or furniture-style vanity units, a standard P-trap often won’t fit. This compact bottle trap provides the necessary water seal in a much smaller footprint. The “Anti-Vac” (anti-vacuum) feature is a built-in air admittance valve that activates when negative pressure is detected, stopping the water from being sucked out of the trap.
Why Choose an Anti-Siphon (Anti-Vac) Trap?
If you have ever heard a “glug-glug” sound from your basin when the bath is draining, you are experiencing siphoning. This happens when the movement of water elsewhere in the pipes pulls the water out of your basin trap, leaving a gap for foul sewer smells to enter your home. Our compact anti-vac bottle trap solves this instantly. By allowing air into the pipework at the exact moment it’s needed, it preserves the 76mm water seal and ensures your bathroom remains odor-free and quiet.
High-Quality Finish for Designer Bathrooms
At ECO HEAT SHOP, we understand that even the parts you don’t see should be built to last. This compact anti-vac bottle trap is manufactured from high-impact white polypropylene, designed to withstand boiling water and household chemicals. It features a simple screw-off base for easy maintenance—allowing you to clear hair or debris in seconds without having to dismantle the entire waste system.
Technical Specification & Installation Tips
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Product Name: Compact Anti-Vac Bottle Trap
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Size: 32mm (Standard 1 1/4″ Basin Waste)
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Feature: Integrated Air Admittance Valve (Anti-Siphon)
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Material: Heavy-Duty Polypropylene
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Connection Type: Universal Multi-Fit Compression
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Installation Advice: When fitting your compact anti-vac bottle trap, ensure the anti-vac valve is pointing upwards and has clear space around it to “breathe.” Hand-tighten the compression nuts firmly—using a wrench on these smaller plastic threads can lead to over-compression and leaks.
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