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    Blake1024 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 7, 2007, 08:06 PM
    Odor from flush-up pump / tank
    I have a bathroom in my basement with a flush-up pump (the exit
    Plumbing is above the basement). It has worked fine for several years
    But is now starting to stink. I think what is happening is when the
    Toilet is flushed the water in the toilet completely exits
    Momentarily allowing tank gases to escape in the room. The way the
    Water acts in the toilet leads me to think that there is an air tight
    Connection between the toilet and tank.

    First, I'd like to minimize the tank odor by neutralizing it somehow.

    Second, I'd like to change something so the water doesn't totally
    Evacuate from the toilet so a seal remains.

    Any help would sure be appreciated.
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    May 15, 2007, 06:21 AM
    Check your vent piping.
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    May 15, 2007, 06:24 AM
    Doug gives good advice. There should be two vents, one venting the pit and another venting the fixtures. Check them both. Good luck, Tom

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