traps are pulled open when other units drain


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Old 05-13-00, 01:54 PM
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I need help with my venting. when ever I drain Kit. sink, it pulls the water out of other traps, there fore letting sewer gas out
 
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Old 05-13-00, 01:57 PM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by truck:
I need help with my venting. when ever I drain Kit. sink, it pulls the water out of other traps, there fore letting sewer gas out<HR>


Put in a autovent, air admitance valve just past the trap under the sink, this will solve the sewer gas issue.

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Old 05-13-00, 02:15 PM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by Plumber2000:
Out in a autovent, air admitance valve just past the trap under the sink, this will solve the sewer gas issue.

Best Regards Plumber2000

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should this happen with correct venting already installed?

 
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Old 05-13-00, 03:42 PM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by truck:
Originally posted by Plumber2000:
Out in a autovent, air admitance valve just past the trap under the sink, this will solve the sewer gas issue.

Best Regards Plumber2000

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should this happen with correct venting already installed?


Nope if there is already a vent and it is plumed in properly it should not happen, call in a drain cleaning company and have the run the line through the vent.

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