I live in an old house, which means it is full of old, old plumbing, most of which doesn’t work very well. This is why I want the PermaFLOW, a replacement sink-trap which both shows you the problem and offers a solution, all at once.
First, you will get a build-up of goop and foreign objects in your sink drain. The PermaFLOW is made from clear plastic, not just because it makes for a nice show, but because it means you can see what and where the blockage is. Second, a built-in unblocker means you can clear the pipe with a simple twist of a knob — way easier than chemicals, bendy wire brushes or, worse, calling out the plumber.
Take a look at the comparison page to see many other real and perceived advantages of this ABS U-bend. One of these “advantages” actually turns out to be anything but. While other solutions are “Largely Made in China”, the PermaFLOW is “Made in the USA”. This patriotism obviously doesn’t guarantee better build quality, but it does mean a higher price — around $60 online.
Now, if they made one of these for our decrepit, antique toilet, I’d buy one, made in the US of A or not.
Product page [PF Waterworks via Core77]
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