sewer gas smell


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Old 06-30-03, 04:38 AM
bob heenan
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Question sewer gas smell

I have a bad smell in my basement. Some days it is worse than others. The basement contains a full bathromm, a utility sink, and three floor drains. My question is: Can the smell be coming from the floor drains and if so, what can be done about it?
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Old 06-30-03, 04:46 AM
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The water in the floor drain traps has evaporated allowing sewer gas back into the basement.
Pour a bucket of water down each regularly to prevent it.
To help slow down evaporation, you also might pour a bit of vegetable oil on top of the water.
Good Luck!
 
 

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