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Smells when running taps
Anonymous user 23 February 2024 - 3.18 PM
We are getting a methane/rotten egg smell from both the kitchen sink and bathroom sink when we run the water. There is also a smell from the outside drain these pipes drain into. We had a gas inspection and there was no gas coming from this underground drain. I have tried clearing the sink drains with bicarb, vinegar and boiling water but the smell keeps coming back. Any suggestions?
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Fixcookers
your household waste drainage system should have "U" bends in them shortly after the sink drain point.
These U bends job is to act as an air seal to stop air from the drainage system coming in to your house through this pipework. I would check this first toi make sure you have them in place Easy enough to check and strip down to clean.
Answered20 August 2018
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AJ's Bathrooms
The smell of sewage is likely caused by bacteria in your drain producing gases that arise when the taps are turned on.
I would suggest getting a company to pressure wash the drain.
Answered13 December 2018
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