Honestly, I’ve found the old-school P-trap way less hassle too, even if it’s a pain to line up when your sink’s off-center. Here’s what I did last time: measured the offset, used rigid PVC, and added a couple 45-degree elbows to get everything lined up without flex. Not the prettiest, but it stays clean and doesn’t stink. Curious—has anyone tried offsetting with copper or is that just overkill for a bathroom sink?
I totally get the appeal of rigid PVC and elbows—less flex, less chance for leaks. I’ve actually wondered about copper too, but it seems like a lot of work (and cost) for something under a bathroom sink. Plus, sweating joints in a tight vanity can be a pain. If you’re after durability or matching old-school plumbing, maybe copper makes sense, but for most jobs...PVC just wins for me. Curious if anyone’s had issues with those flexible accordion traps though? I’ve seen them clog up faster.
- Those accordion traps are kind of a last resort for me, honestly.
- I used one once when the drain and wall pipe just wouldn’t line up, but it did seem to collect gunk faster than a regular trap.
- Cleaning it out was gross—hair and soap just stick to all those ridges.
- If you can swing it, I’d try to use rigid PVC with a couple extra elbows or offsets. Takes a little more time but way less maintenance down the road.
- Copper under the sink seems like overkill unless you’re matching old stuff or just really like soldering in tight spots... which I don’t.
