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    martharobinson Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 13, 2013, 12:00 PM
    Ejector pump issue
    Sewer smell coming from area in basemwnt where ejector pump located, had plumbing company send a tech out to check problem but he didn't open up cover to recheck pump since pump had been installed less then six months ,pump is almost a yr old now and still have sewer smell, I will call a different plumber if needed, this is my 2nd pump from this company 1st pump lasted only 3yrs. It ran constantly but I didn't have the sewer smell with the 1st pump, please advise..
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    Sep 13, 2013, 01:25 PM
    Smell usually indicates a bad seal in the lid. Are you sure there is a dedicated vent, there should be 2 pipes, about 2" diameter coming out of the lid. One goes into the main drain, the other should go up through the roof as a vent.
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