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    Oct 19, 2007, 07:24 PM
    Odor in basement utility sink
    When I use the water above the utilty sink witcth is the kitchen sink the water backs up down in the utilty sink that has a bad smell and remains in sink will not go down
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    Oct 20, 2007, 05:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by bjc612
    when i use the water above the utilty sink witcth is the kitchen sink the water backs up down in the utilty sink that has a bad smell and remains in sink will not go down
    You have a blockage downstream from the utility sink. The solution would be to snake the drain line from the sinks roof vent. Put out enough cable to reach the base and 20 feet more. After, flush the line out with hot water. N Good luck, Tom
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