How to clean out a GLECO sink trap in my home studio

Keeping your drain lines clean and your studio plumbing in good condition is essential to keep a happy studio! When I built my studio basement a few years ago, I knew that finding the right solution for a clay trap was key. So, I invested in a GLECO sink trap. It wasn't expensive- about $100 ($125 now) - which in the long run was WAY cheaper than paying a plumber to come out and unclog my pipes! I have been using it for several years now, and have been absolutely pleased with it's operation. I have to clean it out a few times a year, but the process is quite easy. In this video, I show how I drain the line, and empty the trap. The whole thing takes about 2 minutes if you aren't making a video! ;-) GLECO makes 3 sizes of trap packages- the difference being the capacity of the container which collects the sediment. I have the middle size, the GT 43. They also have a 16 oz and 64 oz. I purchased the 43, as I wanted the biggest container which could fit under my sink! They also have some others not as packages listed like a big jumbo one of a few gallons!

Here is an Amazon link to the 64 oz size. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

I purchased my GLECO trap from my local ceramic supplier:
Cornell Studio Supply out of Dayton. http://cornellstudiosupply.com/produc...
But, you can also buy them directly from: http://sinktrap.net/

Or Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BC9zuN or https://amzn.to/3mEm9Wn

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