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    Jan 13, 2006, 09:01 AM
    Toilet smell
    We just moved into a 2 story house about 4 months ago and we are starting to notice a smell in the downstairs master bedroom toilet. The toilet is separated from the rest of the bathroom by a door, so there is not shelving or sinks in there that could be the problem. It has gotten so bad that the bedroom is smelling like a sewer. Please help.
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    Jan 13, 2006, 10:43 AM
    Is there a bubble or a gurgle in the bowl when something drains? Tom
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    Jan 13, 2006, 10:48 AM
    I'm not exactly what you mean by that. Can you explain a little better? Sorry.
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    Jan 13, 2006, 11:10 AM
    Bubble= A burst of air caused by the toilets flush hitting a partial clog and bouncing back sending a bubble of air ahead of it.
    Gurgle= The sound heard when air is being drawn back through the trap seal by vacume caused by a blocked vent.

    Cheers, Tom
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    Jan 13, 2006, 12:23 PM
    I really don't recall either one of those things occurring.
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    Jan 13, 2006, 12:35 PM
    Perhaps the wax seal has ruptured and letting sewer gas escape. To check this the toilet will have to be pulled. Regards, Tom
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