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    Nov 16, 2012, 01:32 PM
    Stinky pipes in basement
    How do you get rid of the smell from the pipes in the basement when someone either takes a shower or uses the restroom?
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    Nov 16, 2012, 01:51 PM
    Sounds like your getting sewer gas from somewhere. Try putting some water in the floor drains in the basement. If that's not it look for an opening in a drain pipe. If you have a laundry tub in the basement be sure there is water in the trap. Also make sure the vent stack on the roof is not plugged up. Good luck.
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    Nov 16, 2012, 02:15 PM
    Also make sure the smell isn't coming from the base of the toilet. It would indicate a bad wax ring. You can test it by putting wet toilet paper around the base. If the smell goes away, the ring is most likely bad.
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    Nov 16, 2012, 02:49 PM
    As Chuck said, Check the water level in the floor drain trap. If it's empty then fill it with cooking oil. Give the other traps then sniff test, Good luck, Tom
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