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    Jul 16, 2008, 07:46 AM
    Smelly drain
    I have a very stinky drain in my basement, the smell just started last night any basement on to get rid of the fowel smell?
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    Jul 16, 2008, 08:07 AM
    Is it a sewer gas smell or a rotting stench? What kind of drain, floor, sink, shower, etc...
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    Jul 16, 2008, 08:15 AM
    It is a floor drain next to my water heater, and it a I am not sure the differece between the two smell, it just started last night. I guess it smell like rotting stench
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    Jul 16, 2008, 09:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mcjamie80
    It is a floor drain next to my water heater, and it a I am not sure the differece between the two smell, it just started last night. I guess it smell like rotting stench
    Hey Jaimie,
    Sounds like the water seal evaporated out of the trap and now you have sewer gas escaping. Simple repair! Pour a half gallon of water down to replenish the seal,** or** If the floor drain won't be used pour mineral oil, anti freeze or motor oil down the trap so it can't evaporate away. Good luck, Tom
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    Jul 16, 2008, 11:11 AM
    [QUOTE=speedball1]Hey Jaimie,
    Sounds like the water seal evaporated out of the trap and now you have sewer gas escaping. Simple repair! Pour a half gallon of water down to replenish the seal,** or** If the floor drain won't be used pour mineral oil, anti freeze or motor oil down the trap so it can't evaporate away. Good luck, Tom[/QUO
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