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Ranchhand1
Oct 25, 2011, 10:11 AM
What should I do when my toilet start to give off a smell, but it works fine.
speedball1
Oct 25, 2011, 01:06 PM
Where' the smell the strongest? Tank? Bowl or base? Does the water smell? Did it just start or has it been ongoing Let me know, Tom
Ranchhand1
Oct 25, 2011, 06:12 PM
Well... it's kind of hard to tell, but the base is where I smell it strongest. This has been just going on for 3 days now. So far, I ran a water hose down the roof vent to clear any possible obstructions and I just put in Rid-x in my bowl, so I'm hopeing I don't have to replace the wax seal on the base but I may have answered my own question. That and let me know what else you might think.
speedball1
Oct 26, 2011, 07:24 AM
First off forget the Rid-X. Your septic tank doesn't need any "starters". When you purchase Rid-X or Septic Savior you're just throwing your money away. You have done everything except replace then wax seal. That's next. And after you reset the toilet purchase a tube of Dap White Tub and Tile Caulk and caulk the base of the bowl for a professional look and added insurance against any odor. Good luck, Tom
afaroo
Oct 26, 2011, 07:53 AM
Yep I agree with Tom, Wax seal is next, Good luck.
John