Is a u-bend still required for sink without washing machine?

[andysideas]

Just a thought,

do I still need a u-bend if I don't have a washing machine ?

The kit I brought from B&Q seems to indicate that I don't need one.

[Nigel Molesworth]

Yes. You'll find it difficult to connect the pipework without one.

[andysideas]

Thanks again Nigel.

That's twice in 1 day you've helped me.

[Merryterry]

.do I still need a u-bend if I don't have a washing machine ?

Not if you dont mind the smell of your drains in the kitchen. It is called a 'trap' becuase it traps drain smells.

[The3rd Earl Of Derby]

Nope! it traps clean water which acts as a barrier for drain smells. ;-)

-- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

[Merryterry]

Smart Arse! Not if you pour dirty water down the sink!

[Rick]

Yes

[Chris J Dixon]

Does it by any chance include one of those space-saving in-line traps with the rubber lay-flat pipe which has the same overall function, but externally looks much like a straight length of pipe?

Chris