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    Nov 19, 2013, 07:04 AM
    Sewer Smell in Bathroom
    I installed a toilet in a room with a concrete floor.. not sure if a vent was ever installed.. piping is in the concrete.. what can I do to vent this problem?
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    Nov 19, 2013, 07:45 AM
    Unless it is venting back through the toilet. Bubbling for example, the smell could be an improperly sealed wax ring. A concrete floor may not allow the toilet to seat properly.
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