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  • May 26, 2008, 01:43 PM
    Delaware Jim
    Sewer Smell From Shower Drain
    I have a shower in the lower level (3-ft below grade) which I don't use and keep getting a noticeable sewer-like smell from the shower drain. When I have the smell, I look down the drain with a flashlight and I cannot see any water. If I run water into the drain the smell disappears for a time (couple weeks) but eventually comes back.

    Why is this happening? Is this normal? What can I do to prevent the smell without having to remember to run water in the drain?
  • May 26, 2008, 04:39 PM
    ballengerb1
    If you are not going to use that shower try pouring some cooking oil into the trap, it won't evaporate like the water does.

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