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viljos2
Nov 3, 2013, 02:49 AM
We have recently installed a new shower Basin and toilet. The new shower/toilet is infrequently used. In spite of daily airing with good ventilation there is a strong unpleasant smell. It appears to be coming from the basin drain and possibly the floor level shower drain.
Could this be a failure of the plumber to put in goose necks

speedball1
Nov 3, 2013, 09:20 AM
Could this be a failure of the plumber to put in goose necks I can't imagine any plumber installing a fixture without a trap. You may check by inserting a ride down the drain. If he comes back with a few inches of water on it. You have a trap. Are you sure that the water hasn't evaporated from the traps do to in infrequent use? Let me know what you find. Back to you, Tom