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    • #276896
      Avatar photoNiekon

        What can you pour down the floor drain to stop the smell and keep it fresh. It is not being used so is stagnant

      • #294963
        Avatar photoRetired plbg1
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          Are you sure there is enough water in it to make the trap seal. Some people us e Vinegar, clorox.pepermint oil, Baken soda and el. dishwasher powder. They might have something new at hardware store.



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        • #294964
          Avatar photoRetired plbg1
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            I forgot if you can get strainer off you can buy a plug with a wing nut on to put in and tighten, if you use a plug I would take it out once in awhle and pour water in dr.



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          • #294965
            Avatar photoDUNBAR
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              I agree. Go to http://www.cherneind.com to see what Retired Plumber is describing.

              » This message has been edited by DUNBAR on 21 August 2003

            • #294966
              Avatar photonicktheplumber
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                The problem with floor drains is that they remain stagnant for such long periods that the trap water evaporates. The best solution is to fill the trap with a liquid that does not evaporate as easily as H20. Mineral oil (which is odorless) is a good choice, or you can use an aromatic oil with a low vapor pressure (i.e. that does not evaporate easily). Or you can just poor water down the drain on a regular basis, say every couple of weeks. Of course, I assume that your floor drain DOES have a p-trap (some are improperly installed without traps), and I also assume that it is properly vented (some aren’t).

                NtP

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