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    Sep 21, 2009, 05:36 PM
    Toilet unused for 3 days smells of sewer
    We have had a sewer smell problem for a year and then discovered that the wax ring was virtually non existent. Put in a new wax ring. It seemed that the smell disappeared.

    We went away for three days. Toilet was not used. Returned to the same aroma as before.

    Before I pull the toilet off again Im wondering if there is something else that I'm not aware of that could be responsible for the smell.
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    Sep 21, 2009, 08:28 PM

    When installing the wax ring, did you feel it being pressed down as you set the toilet? Before pulling toilet again, pour about a pint of water in each drain. Pour slowly. Do not flush toilet for a while and see if you still have odor.
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    Sep 22, 2009, 03:32 AM
    When you left the toilet set did the bowl level go down any?
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    Sep 23, 2009, 07:02 PM

    Bowl level was at normal.Yes, wax ring did feel as if it pressed down and into place.

    No odor from other drains in bathroom
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    Sep 24, 2009, 04:57 AM
    When the toilet sets overnight will it smell worse in the morning? When you reset the bowl did you take a tube of Dap White Tub and Tile Caulk and run a bead around the base of the bowl to caulk it? If not then do it and see if that doesn't help. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 24, 2009, 02:06 PM

    Yes it smells a little worse in the morning after sitting overnight. I will try running a bead of tile caulk around the base of the toilet bowl thank you. Good thought. Why didn't I think of that!
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