Do anti-vac traps stop sinks gurgling when they drain?

Will an anti-vac trap stop my sink gurgling when I pull the plug out?

Asked by Kelly on 13th Jan 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"If your sink is gurgling normally means. You have a partial blockage in your sink pipe underground drainage that's why you're sink is gurgling the sink trap shouldn't matter"
Answered on 21st Jan 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Probably a blockage in the outside pipe and its struggling to get away"
Answered on 13th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Yes it will by nature of what is it. There are videos on YouTube about it also"
Answered on 13th Jan 2023 - Member since Dec 2016 - report
"There’s more than likely a partial blockage on the system, an anti vac device won’t help in my opinion. We would be happy to come out and have a look for you"
Answered on 13th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Your sink is possibly gurgling due to waste pipe parshly blocked .Fill sink with hot soapy water and see how fast it drains.Also if you have a outside Gulley check as well."
Answered on 13th Jan 2023 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
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