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We're replacing our bathroom vanities and removed the drywall to relocate the valves. We noticed when we removed the vanity that the pipe coming up has a slight s-shape, basically going slight out then up and out again to the straight pipe where you would attach the p/j-trap. Is this a problem? The wall is concrete. I think that originally it was a lower vanity; now it’s a taller one...
If the pipes to which you’re referring are water supply pipes, most any configuration will work as long as the pipe is properly sized (typically half inch pipe for a bathroom faucet). Keep in mind that it is always better to use as few pipe fittings as possible. Every unnecessary fitting causes the water to change direction of flow, and this change in direction can cause the water to become turbulent. Turbulence often results in unnecessary (or premature) wear on the pipe and pipe fittings. If the pipe you’re talking about is the drain pipe, as long as the pipe is properly sized and vented (through the roof), everything should work fine and not create any issues for you. Make certain that the drain connections are aligned properly and the pipe and pipe fittings are not forced together. If you have any additional questions, contact a professional plumbing contractor, such as the ARS/Rescue Rooter branch in Miami, FL at (305) 235-7213.
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