but it still smells like poop. Is there a better vent or any ideas
2007-11-02 06:24:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oh you bet it smells like poop! And it will continue until it is venting outside. Who put it under the sink? Doesn't sound like it is up to code to me. Do you own the house or are you renting? If you rent, get the landlord in there yesterday. If you own, reroute that puppy outside.
2007-11-02 06:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All vents have one thing in common, they let air into the line to allow proper drainage. However, the roof vent and the under-the-sink type vents work differently. The roof vent also lets sewer gas out, whereas the under-the-sink type is just to let air into a drain to allow drainage... otherwise a vacuum would build up.
Like it or not the only real solution is to repair or replace the roof vent. It may only be clogged, in which case you can run a snake down it from above & get it "breathing" again.
If it's an older house with an iron pipe for a vent, they eventually rust through & break. The only solution is to locate the break & repair it, or replace it with newer pvc tubing.
2007-11-02 06:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are referring to an AAV (air admittance valve). It will not cure the problem. What is "bad" with the roof vent? This pipe needs to be repaired/replaced or you will never get rid of the smell and have methane gas in your house. ALL of your fixtures are attached to the roof vent pipe.
2007-11-02 08:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number one you don't put a sewer vent under the sink, its against all building codes,sewer vents to out side the house,
you don't want methane gas from sewer to be in the house.
Methane gas from the sewer is explosive when open flame is in the area.hope you are not a smoker and use a lighter in the bathroom.
2007-11-02 06:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is like the vents i've got seen/used, the rubber "dish" you suggested desires to be in there to act as a sort of flapper or one-way valve to maintain sewer gasoline out yet enable room air in. without the valve, you will in simple terms get sewer gasoline and your P capture will lose its sealant water as a results of siphoning. the clarification you opt for a vent on that sink is to maintain the P capture from dropping this is sealant water. desire this permits. Stumpjumper
2016-11-10 01:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋