Floor Drain with Trap Primer

Trap primer valves are designed to replenish evaporated water in floor drains (P-traps) to prevent sewage odor and insect infestation.A working trap primer valve on floor drains are designed to replenish evaporated water in the drain (P-traps) to prevent toxic, sewage gases and insect infestation. But, DO NOT hesitate installing them on any floor drain that isn't being used regularly.

CD12RTP-FD: 12 x 6" deep with Trap Primer connection, 12 gauge, all type 304 (CF8) stainless steel square industrial floor drain with loose set anti-tilt extra-heavy-duty perimeter drainage cover, 1/2" top plate frame, perforated removable bucket basket with lift handle, pre-sloped bottom sump, and pre-pour concrete stabilizing anchor ring.

A trap primer is a flow control valve that adds water to a P-trap to maintain a water seal, preventing sewer gases from entering a building. There are two types of trap primers (1) Pressure-Drop Trap Primer and (2) An Electronic Trap Primer. - Available from J.R. Smith Fluid Controls

Floor drain traps that do not connect to a water-supplied fixture will tend to evaporate. Other traps that are not periodically used or are installed in overly dry areas also will lose their seal by simple evaporation. The result of this loss allows known health hazards such as hydrogen sulfide, methane, bacteria, viruses and mold to enter the working space.