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    May 14, 2014, 06:17 AM
    Below grade discharge pump for washing machine
    What product can be safely used to prevent or eliminate odors and mildew from the pump tank? The pump is used infrequently which seems to promote the development of both odor and mildew.
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    May 14, 2014, 01:49 PM
    If you are talking about a lift pump and below grade tank, the seals may be bad. How many pipes in the lid? Dedicated vent?
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