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    Aug 21, 2009, 12:12 PM
    Odor when it rains
    Hi, Every time we get a heavy rainfall, we get an awful odor. We think it has to do with one of the drain vents, but are not sure how to diagnose or fix. Help :-( :eek:
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    Aug 21, 2009, 01:40 PM

    There is an odor associated with rain and that's ozone, but htat would not be relatedto plumbing.
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    Aug 22, 2009, 04:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by quiggles View Post
    Hi, Everytime we get a heavy rainfall, we get an awful odor. We think it has to do with one of the drain vents, but are not sure how to diagnose or fix. Help :-( :eek:
    Odors raise but they decend when rain or high humidity comes along.
    Lookup in your attiic for any open vent pipes. Is the smell worse up there? Let me know. Tom
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    Aug 24, 2009, 04:27 AM
    It is not stronger in the Atic. It is however very strong in the wall where we believe the vent stack is.
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    Aug 24, 2009, 04:37 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by quiggles View Post
    It is not stronger in the Atic. It is however very strong in the wall where we believe the vent stack is.
    If it were me I'd open up the wall and check. Let me know what you find. Good luck, Tom
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