Replaced air admittance valve, Still stinks.
Today I replaced the air admittance valves under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. I was getting oder under the sinks while driving. After I took a shower, I noticed the same smell from under the k...
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John&Joey wrote:zach477 wrote:
Even with a full grey tank, the AAV shoukd still be doing its job, right? What gives?
I have a 5'ver that when the tanks become filled there is an overflow pipe. Prior to it hitting the ground, it sits on top of the tank (I think.) Don't smell so good.
Waste tanks do not have overflows.......EPA Hazard :B
But the drain pipe and vent pipe going into top could be installed using a grommet vs being hard glued.
With an overfull tank the grommet can leak
OP.......
Did you use one of the inexpensive (cheap) AAVs ? $3-$5
That just have a flapper pulled close by a rubber tang
Studor makes a better one and more expensive $20+
