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    Jul 25, 2008, 09:59 AM
    Sewage odor from vent pipes?
    We have a sewage smell that comes and goes. We think it might be from the vent pipes
    On the top of the house. How do we verify this and if so, what would be the cause?

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    Jul 26, 2008, 06:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by barbmae
    We have a sewage smell that comes and goes. We think it might be from the vent pipes
    on the top of the house. How do we verify this and if so, what would be the cause?
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    They make a vent cap called a Odor Hog, (see image) for just such a problem. They can be checked out at; OdorHog(tm), roof vent pipe filter that stops septic tank odor. 1-800-963-6746 Good luck and let me know, Tom
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    Jul 26, 2008, 07:51 AM
    We have a sewage smell that comes and goes. We think it might be from the vent pipes
    On the top of the house. How do we verify this and if so, what would be the cause?
    Answered above. Cheers, Tom
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