US size P traps?

[Neil T]

Hi all.
I'm doing a job at a McDonalds and have been told that the sink P traps are a different size to standard UK ones.
Would anyone know if/ where I could get hold of the US sized ones? or if I can just leave the awkward size part of the trap in place and change the swivel part with a UK one?

Cheers

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i would check for myself that they are different sizes first. if they are then mix and match to get what is required. do they need changing?

 

[Neil T]

No its the pipework mainly but I noticed that where the pipe goes in there is damage tothe trap where some herbert has tried forcing the pipe in. Manager mentioned that the connection to sink is US size

 

[wetdrip]

Got to ask; why would they use US?

 

[snowhead]

Got to ask; why would they use US?

All / most the gear comes from the U.S.

I knew someone who worked on Mac's and had to go to the States to be approved to work on the Catering equipment

 

[Neil T]

got my fingers crossed for the mix n match option as i can't find any traps on tinterweb, not in uk anyway

 

[AWheating]

tell the manager to get a new trap shipped over.

 

[AlexGas]

Traps :: Plumbing Fitting :: MrSupply.com

 

[chris watkins]

When I looked after them they were 1 1/2" copper P traps (conex) onto an H&K pop-up sink waste but it was a while ago.

 

[WHPES]

A US based seller on Ebay and get shipped over (else get manager to get one sent). Find all sorts of stuff like that on there.

 

[Neil T]

i tried the mix n match but the traps were different but believe it or not 3 screwfix traps with a bit of ptfe worked a treat ... no leaks and hold pretty solid. maybe i got lucky with the sink fittings but he said everything comes from US so sizes needed to be specific. didn't get free breakfast or brew though 🙁