Abstract: A trap for a sink, or the like, having an easily removable bottom portion by which to permit the trap to be cleaned and lost articles removed. The bottom portion of the trap is detachably connected to a dip portion by a plurality of locking clips. The dip portion includes a plurality of locking receptacles and the bottom portion includes a plurality of locking tabs that are axially aligned with respective locking receptacles. Each locking clip extends between an axially aligned receptacle and tab so as to apply a clamping force to the trap to prevent the separation of the bottom portion from the dip portion. The locking clips may be removed from the trap, whereby the trap may be opened without any special tools or plumbing skills.

Abstract: A compact magnetic fluid conditioner comprising a housing to be attached to a conduit through which a fluid (e.g. water or fuel) is conveyed. The housing of the fluid conditioner contains a plurality of rectangular bar magnets that are arranged end-to-end one another in a 1.times.3 array of magnets having alternating polarities relative to one another. A magnetic field shielding enclosure is removably attached to the conduit so as to completely surround the fluid conditioner and that portion of the conduit to which the housing of the conditioner is attached. Accordingly, the magnetic field generated by the magnets will be confined to and focused upon the conduit and the fluid passing therethrough.