Renze
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In USA TV commercials, dont they warn the audience like "dramatization is applied" or something ??
Anyways, the idea is fading now.. sometimes its just a matter of flipping the inner switch
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Anyways, the idea is fading now.. sometimes its just a matter of flipping the inner switch
WVBill
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Around here (Eastern Panhandle of WV and Northern Virginia) they're called "Studor Vents" or generic name "Air Admittance Valves"
WVBill
Lasgambler
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WVBill, Thank You, I knew I was forgetting one that I knew. "Studor".
I have not heard "Air Admittance Valve" Makes sense though.
Terry
I have not heard "Air Admittance Valve" Makes sense though.
Terry
Redneck in training
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My brother's wife once flushed something (most likely bleach) to a toilet and killed bacteria in the septic. Even though the problem was located to septic itself his house smelled very bad. It took almost whole season to restore the septic to working order.
dynasim
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I believe that putting bacteria and yeast into the tank will cause "outgassing"(bubbling, fizzing, etc.). If your tank itself is unvented, that gas is going to end up in your house.
Chris
Chris
gemini5362
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Maybe i am wrong but wont your stack vent allow that gas to escape up in the air above your house. I thought that was one of the purposes of those vents. My septic tank is unvented and I have never had a problem with smells. We put rid x in on a regular basis to promote yeast growth
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Oh, I'm here! I was just enjoying the stories
We're no further in really identifying the smell. It has warmed up a bit, which helps. And my folks have developed systems for opening certain windows and venting the house for it to be tolerable.
All of the suggestions listed have been tried. Right now we're in the process of removing sections of wall, etc, trying to check vents that are buried within. Working on Eddie's theory that it is an issue with vent joint.
Had a septic/plumber out, he inspected the same things we did. Hasn't found anything yet. We've explored all visible element of the system. Now going for those that are not visible. Also going to try to smoke it to check for leaks.
Fun stuff, thaks for the all the suggestions.
We're no further in really identifying the smell. It has warmed up a bit, which helps. And my folks have developed systems for opening certain windows and venting the house for it to be tolerable.
All of the suggestions listed have been tried. Right now we're in the process of removing sections of wall, etc, trying to check vents that are buried within. Working on Eddie's theory that it is an issue with vent joint.
Had a septic/plumber out, he inspected the same things we did. Hasn't found anything yet. We've explored all visible element of the system. Now going for those that are not visible. Also going to try to smoke it to check for leaks.
Fun stuff, thaks for the all the suggestions.
CurlyDave
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Do you think one of these would find the source? TIF Instrument TIF8900 Combustible Gas Detector
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I quickly scanned all the responses and didn't notice anyone saying to check the HVAC condensation drain. Mine drains into my sewer. In the winter when there is no condensation, that trap dries out and allows the HVAC system to draw air straight from the sewer vent. I redid mine so I can pour in water to keep it hydrated in the winter. Smelly problem solved. . . .
schmism
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We have had problems with our toilet seals "leaking" gas but not water.
when we moved in to our trailer the old partical board sub floor had failed so that the toilet was reclining nicely. the Floor, insulation all stunk. It took months after i replaced the toilet for the smell to go away. After that depending on weather conditions we would get a whiff of septic. turns out when i replaced the toilet and put new floor down the was ring had missed a section no larger than about 1/4" not enough to leak water, but if the wind was blowing just right over the roof vent it would kinda back pressure the vents and push a slight smell up through that area.
Its also my experience that it takes SOME time for the smell to dissapate.
Some mentioned dead mouse. My experience is this. *MY* septic has a more "harsh" smell that kinda has a tinge to it in the nose. On the other hand, the dead mouse has a rich deep stink smell, without the "tinge" (i know trying to describe smells, bout the best i can do... hope it helps)
when we moved in to our trailer the old partical board sub floor had failed so that the toilet was reclining nicely. the Floor, insulation all stunk. It took months after i replaced the toilet for the smell to go away. After that depending on weather conditions we would get a whiff of septic. turns out when i replaced the toilet and put new floor down the was ring had missed a section no larger than about 1/4" not enough to leak water, but if the wind was blowing just right over the roof vent it would kinda back pressure the vents and push a slight smell up through that area.
Its also my experience that it takes SOME time for the smell to dissapate.
Some mentioned dead mouse. My experience is this. *MY* septic has a more "harsh" smell that kinda has a tinge to it in the nose. On the other hand, the dead mouse has a rich deep stink smell, without the "tinge" (i know trying to describe smells, bout the best i can do... hope it helps)
