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Old 08-18-2024, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I would not plug the overflow hole on any fixture or seal or close the drain shut. Traps that dry out are usually not an issue. I would be more concerned about causing a flood. If you are really concerned about the trap drying out, you can fill the traps with a chemical that will not dry out, but personally, I wouldn't do that either.
Thanks for taking the time to reply, but we always turn off the water to the house, so overflow isn't an issue.