If you’ve ever entered a public toilet stall and seen a shiny little metal piece resting inside the toilet bowl, you are not alone in wondering: What on earth is that thing?
It’s not a camera. It’s not a prank. And it’s certainly not a member of some secret plumbing club.
That metal thing is a Traptex toilet guard, and it’s here to do something your plumbing will thank you for — preventing wet wipes from destroying the sewer system.
Why Traptex: a modern day problem like “flushable” wipes causing trouble.
Let’s rewind a bit. In the old days, toilet paper was the only thing folks flushed. It dissolved fast and didn’t muck up the pipes. But then “flushable” wipes swept in — convenient, sure, but not nearly as flush-friendly as claimed.
Most of these wipes do not break down like toilet paper, despite marketing claims. But instead it clogs pipes, jams pumps, and has even helped create those notorious “fatbergs” (yes, those disgusting sewer monsters exist).
Municipalities and maintenance crews were scrambling everywhere when blockages began to spike. Enter Traptex toilet guard systems.
What Is a Traptex Toilet Guard?
The Traptex toilet guard, built by Drain-Net Technologies, is a basic yet inventive device made from stainless steel. This is installed directly within the toilet bowl, acting as a trap for everything that doesn’t belong there, from wipes to wrappers to other detritus that shouldn’t be heading down the drain.
Its unique design allows water and toilet paper to flow easily. But try to flush a wipe? It catches on the Traptex guard, won’t go further.
But this isn’t merely about saving on maintenance headaches — it’s a front line defense against aging plumbing infrastructure.
A Contemporary Fix to an Expanding Mess
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