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    Feb 13, 2013, 07:37 AM
    Stinking pump tank
    I have a pump tank for a bar sink in my basement. I am starting to notice an oder coming from the sink drain. Is there anything I can put down the drain to eliminate the oder and not harm the pump?
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    Feb 13, 2013, 08:24 AM
    Is the sink drain trapped? Is the tank vented?
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    Feb 13, 2013, 08:46 PM
    Please answer ballengerb1's question. If you aren't sure, post some pics of the piping.
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