Product Description

Permaflow, No Clog P Tray, Prevents Clogs, Helps Easily Remove The Drain Buildup Before It Develops, Green By Design 4 In 1 Multi-Functional Fixture, S Shape Design Increases Turbulence To Minimize Build Up, Easy Turn Wiper That Acts As An In-Line Drain Cleaner & Clears The Clog, Easily Replaces New Or Existing P-Traps, Saves Money, Environment Friendly, Reduces Downtime, Supports Water Conservation, Assists With Easy Retrieval Of Items.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #326 in Home Improvement
• Color: N/A
• Brand: PermaFLOW
• Model: PF-07001
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.90" h x 6.70" w x 8.20" l, .70 pounds

Features

• Safe, environmentally friendly, permanent solution
• Quick and easy installation
• Transparent construction lets you easily see and solve the problem
• Easy-turn wiper swipes away debris and helps retrieve lost items
• Self-cleaning design prevents buildup

Amazon.com Product Description
The PermaFLOW "Never-Clog Drain" provides a permanent way to eliminate drain clogs. With its innovative, self-cleaning design and integrated wiper that removes blockage, PermaFLOW eliminates the need for chemical drain cleaners, plungers, and expensive pipe repairs. This smart alternative to traditional P-traps installs in a snap and even allows for easy retrieval of accidentally lost jewelry and other items.

PermaFLOW At a Glance: Self-cleaning design prevents buildup. Easy-turn wiper swipes away debris and helps retrieve lost items. Transparent construction lets you easily see and solve the problem. Quick and easy installation. Safe, environmentally friendly, permanent solution.

PermaFLOW offers unique bypass for emergencies. View larger. The easy-turn wiper acts as a drain cleaner and clears the clog. View larger.

Easily unclog drains by turning the wiper or see and retrieve items that are accidentally dropped. View larger.

Installation and Operation

Prevents Buildup; Removes Clogs

Never use plungers or harsh chemicals again.

The PermaFLOW's patented design ensures that you won't need to open your drain, call the plumber, use harsh chemicals, get out your plunger, or wrestle with your snake the next time you have a clog--just turn the external knob on the PermaFLOW's integrated, drain-clearing wiper to clear out blockage.

Also great for low-flow faucets, this "no-pain drain" has a unique shape that generates a surge of water that will clean your pipe, providing the extra muscle needed to flush unwanted debris and prevent the buildup that causes slow draining. This will not only save you from headaches, but it will also save water by helping your drain work efficiently at low flow rates.

Additionally, a clever bypass option lets water flow through the PermaFLOW's upper chamber in case of an emergency buildup in your pipe, meaning there's no down time and no waiting for your pipe to be serviced.

Transparent Design Prevents Potential Problems
The PermaFLOW Drain's transparent design eliminates any drain mysteries--just look to determine if the drain has developed buildup and turn the wiper to see if the clog is gone. You can even see items that you may have accidentally dropped down the drain, such as wedding rings or small toys. Turn the wiper to elevate the item and then retrieve it with a coat hanger, hook, or other household tool. Just think--you'll be able to diagnose and troubleshoot drain problems without exposing yourself to nasty sewer gases and messy disassembly!

Simple Installation for Ease of Use
The time-saving PermaFLOW features easy installation, a universal design that fits standard drains, and construction that looks great even under open-pedestal sinks. Retrofitting older, P-trap drains is a cinch with the included adaptors that fit standard 1-1/2-inch (kitchen) and 1-1/4-inch (bath) plumbing. The adaptors are compatible with virtually any pipe material.

PermaFLOW has won several leading awards and testimonials

Award-Winning, Safe, and Environmentally Friendly Design
PermaFLOW has won several leading awards and testimonials for its ability to reduce money, effort, wasted time, and environmental impact. The innovative, common-sense design reduces water pollution by eliminating the need for chemical cleaners. The design is safe and blocks indoor contaminants, eliminating injury and poisoning hazards. It also minimizes exposure to nasty sewer gases and prevents rust and corrosion.

And because it's durably constructed in the USA from ABS plastic and synthetic rubber, PermaFLOW is fully recyclable and will save you from expensive maintenance and replacement costs.

PermaFLOW comes with a 10-year replacement warranty and is designed to work without problems with conventional drain chemicals.

What's in the Box
PermaFLOW drain and adaptors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kitchen or Bath Usage - The PermaFLOW drain can be used in bathroom lavatories and kitchen sinks including the ones with the garbage disposal. It replaces the U- tube in the P-Trap below the sink.

Is PermaFLOW drain approved by Code - Most states and cities have their own plumbing codes and in most instances they are aligned with either the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), International Plumbing Code (IPC) or International Residential Code (IRC). Most plumbing products in this category are considered adequate if they are UPC listed. Just like any standard P-trap, the PermaFLOW is UPC listed. PermaFLOW drain is also certified to comply with the IPC and IRC. This is usually what licensed plumbers look for as a first step before installing a product. There are a very few states that have some specific additional requirements. PermaFLOW drain has been purchased by customers in all fifty states.

Can Chemical Drain Cleaners be used with PermaFLOW drain - PermaFLOW drain does not require or recommend the use of drain cleaners. Should someone want to use common drain cleaners available in the market, there are no harmful effects expected on the PermaFLOW drain, however, drain cleaners with Sulfuric Acid may stain the PermaFLOW drain. If regular maintenance is performed, there should be no need for chemicals.

Will the PermaFLOW drain Leak? - PermaFLOW drain has been designed to not leak and has been tested extensively and should not leak. PermaFLOW drain comes with a 10 year limited warranty that includes free replacement.

What is the life of the Wiper inside the PermaFLOW Drain? - The PermaFLOW drain is robustly designed and the wiper has been tested extensively under operating conditions for over 100,000 revolutions which means that if turned couple of times a day, it is expected to last over 100 years and does not need to be replaced. PermaFLOW drain comes with a 10 year limited warranty that includes free product replacement.

How does PermaFLOW handle hairs from clogging? - PermaFLOW's unique construction generates turbulence which minimizes the possibility of hairs settling in the Trap area and therefore there is no accumulation of hairballs unlike the traditional traps. As the hair strands are released into the sink, they flow through the PermaFLOW freely to the main drain pipe through the waste arm (tail pipe).

What do I do if my PermaFLOW drain gets cloudy? - Due to its unique design and materials used, the PermaFLOW does not become black and gunky like the traditional P-Trap. In case of some soap scum build-up on the walls, simply putting two denture cleaning tablets down the sink or lavatory drain and leaving overnight will clean most stains. 

PermaFLOW Versus Conventional P-Trap

Traditional P-Trap Design	PermaFLOW Drain Design	PermaFLOW Drain Benefit
Designed to trap most debris	Self-cleaning design--generates turbulence and propels debris, preventing routine buildup	User Friendly No need for frustrating plunging, snaking, or dangerous chemicals to remove buildup from the trap
Opaque construction--can't see what's happening	Transparent, clear construction	Healthier Enables easy diagnostics and troubleshooting without the need to open the trap, eliminating unnecessary exposure to sewer gases
Contaminants quickly build up within the trap area, leading to bad odor	Easy-to-rotate external knob sweeps away potential buildup without opening the trap	Healthier Ability to sweep away potential buildup eliminates unnecessary exposure to sewer gases
Requires dangerous chemicals to remove buildup	Self-cleaning design supported by external paddle that easily swipes away buildup	Eco-Friendly, Supports Home Safety Reduced water contamination, reduced treatment cost Improved quality of gray water for recycling Reduced rusting of pipes Eliminates the possibility of accidents from chemical cleaners
Inefficient with low-flow faucets--retains debris	Operates effectively at lower flow rates	Supports Water Conservation
Sink is out of commission until chemicals work or plumber services the drain	Unique paddle design provides emergency bypass to upper chamber (3 o'clock)--two traps in one	Reduces Down Time Provides continuous flow even in case of emergency buildup
No way to view or retrieve accidentally dropped articles without opening the trap	External paddle allows easy retrieval of accidentally dropped jewelry, toys, etc.	Improves Health, Saves Money No need to open trap to retrieve dropped items--reduces exposure to sewer gases
Made from Polypropylene/PVC or brass/chrome that rusts and corrodes	Made from ABS plastic	Lasts Longer, Reduces Cost, Minimizes Carbon Footprint PermaFLOW is fully recyclable Doesn't rust, corrode, or react with common household and industrial cleaning chemicals, resulting in a longer life span
No post-installation warranty	10-year replacement warranty	Provides Peace of Mind Superior quality product provides peace of mind, reduced cost of maintenance
Frequent replacements--high service costs, down time, etc.	Minimal maintenance required	Saves Money, Reduces Down Time Lower total cost of ownership

From the Manufacturer
Permaflow never clog drain prevents clogs and is engineered to help easily remove the drain buildup before it develops into a clog eliminating the need for secondary maintenance products and procedures such as plunging, dangerous drain cleaners, messy drain disassembly, associated health, safety and environmental concerns. Permaflow self cleaning drain's unique shape increases turbulence to minimize routine buildup preventing the drain from becoming blocked. For heavy use, the permaflow drain has a patented, easy-turn wiper that acts as an in-line drain cleaner and clears the clog. This new green by design 4 in 1 multifunctional home improvement fixture provides a commonsense tool to reduce the time, effort and money needed for maintenance. Permaflow drain adapts to standard size drainage system in kitchen and bath sinks (1-1/2-Inch) and easily replaces new or existing p-traps while offering several unique benefits. Permaflow drain has won several leading industry testimonials. Opening the drain is no longer necessary reducing the hazards of exposure to sewer gases. Turning the dial to the three o'clock wiper position provides an emergency bypass option for water flow through the upper chamber, thereby reducing downtime.

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Customer Reviews

Good idea - poor engineering - NOT FOR KITCHENS
Tried to install under Kitchen sink. Unit uses "slip" connectors to seal but the acrylic material is too flexible to totally seal. Unlike the White PVC most kitchen sink plumbing is made with, the clear acrylic doesn't allow the nut to tighten down enough to provide a good seal. No matter how I tried to connect, it leaked where the pie exited from the unit.
The diameter of the unit also isn't large enough for kitchen drains, it increases the pressure as it narrows and that also contributes to the leaks.
The unit also doesn't appear to have the same radius as standard "U" sumps which hinders the ease of installation.
All in All a great disappointment.

Brilliant idea, poor implementation
Good:
1) Really nice looking. LOOKS and FEELS solid too. (But, unfortunately, is not. See below.)
2) The twist-knob REALLY works as advertised and does not leak.
3) Excellent customer service -- the manufacturer is actually READING these discussions and responding to them! Good phone service too.

Bad:
1) Hard to install: both the device and the pipe nuts are made of acrylic. And acrylic tends to be somewhat flexible, and as a result, you cannot quite tighten it right: the threads have an affinity to jump (without breaking, that is) once you near the right tightness.
2) (retracted: problem turned out to not be caused by PermaFlow)
3) Not sure how to describe it, but after a bit of use a crack has developed in the top flange and the whole thing started to leak. :(

Anyway, I have received a replacement and I will be installing it sometime to give it a second try.

great idea, easy five minute install, never clog!!!
got this as a gift as requested. it took all of five minutes to install it. that includes getting a bucket to remove the existing p-trap. unscrew everything (no tools even needed)...take out old p-trap, put this one in...screwed everything back on.

turned on the water...watch it flow through...watch water fill in air to create sewer seal (as is intent of p-trap)...but, can see what is sitting in there if. If it ever gets clogged...turn the wheel...done!

for those that would rather replace a trap ($2-$4) everytime it gets clogged...or buy expensive chemicals or buy tools to snake in there...then, that's your choice. for me $20 to get this, install it, and always see what's trapped and easy to remove clogs...no question, easy piezy lemon squeezy!!!

Uploading photo so that you see what it looks like installed. again, everything fit perfectly and easily for me.

BUY IT, INSTALL IT, Never CLOG!