Bottle Trap vs normal sink waste?

Lulu58

Can anyone tell me what the pros and cons are of a bottle trap vs a normal sink waste for a full size kitchen sink, both with a dishwasher/washing machine connection?
We are considering installing a bottle trap with a connector under our kitchen sink, but we've only ever seen them below small cloakroom sinks.
I've looked online and found one or two references to bottle traps not draining as fast and not blocking smells but that may be down to the size used or brand I guess.
Many thanks.

Hasbeen

Bottle traps are popular as they are more compact. But for kitchen sinks they can block up easier with food debris etc.

Grenage

I'd not install a bottle trap under a bathroom sink for the reasons mentioned above.

southcoastrgi

You can't buy a bottle trap with a washing machine connection 

Lulu58

southcoastrgi said:

You can't buy a bottle trap with a washing machine connection 

A few companies make bottle traps with washing machine connectors including FloPast, Wirquin etc

southcoastrgi

Lulu58 said:

southcoastrgi said:

You can't buy a bottle trap with a washing machine connection 

A few companies make bottle traps with washing machine connectors including FloPast, Wirquin etc

Apologies my mistake I have never seen those generally speaking unless they are some weird things from abroad, would I fit one under the kitchen sink ? Not a chance 

Owain_Moneysaver

Hasbeen said:

Bottle traps are popular as they are more compact. But for kitchen sinks they can block up easier with food debris etc.

On the other hand, they can be easier to clean out when blocked, as the entire bottom of the 'bottle' comes off in one go.

Lulu58

Thanks to everyone for your comments.  You have given me some things to think about and discuss with the plumber which is really helpful.

travis-powers

Just to mix things up a bit I bought a low profile trap with spigot and it works a treat,

Slinky

We had a bottle trap in our bathroom which was a complete pain as the shape of the pedestal made it very difficult to reach the bottle trap to take the trap off and it kept blocking up. We had it replaced with a normal u bend arrangement in the end and never had a problem again. Would never choose a bottle/P shaped trap again.