TonyfromSicily
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I bought a house about a year ago. The line that vents the tub (cast iron) which runs straight up to the attic, stopped between the attic joists and was open basically venting into the attic. TWe were not aware of this, and the plumber who replaced the entire plumbing system back then, must have not noticed the vent as it was under the insulation. A few months later I noticed the open vent, and being hands on type of guy, I bought a piece of pipe and fittings and connected it between the two vent stacks that run out to the roof. The photo with yellow marker shows the tub vent that runs from downstairs into the attic and then runs horizontally on the attic floor and then up to the connection I made (red circle).
Well, since then we smell sewer smell in the room adjacent to the bathroom, but no smell in the bathroom. I am starting to wonder if the connection should be higher in relation to the main stack, or if the tub vent that runs in the wall could be cracked. I thought I start with some experts advice before I open the walls. Please pay no attention to the open electrical and heating duct as the photo was taken while in the midst of a project. Any help is much appreciated.
Well, since then we smell sewer smell in the room adjacent to the bathroom, but no smell in the bathroom. I am starting to wonder if the connection should be higher in relation to the main stack, or if the tub vent that runs in the wall could be cracked. I thought I start with some experts advice before I open the walls. Please pay no attention to the open electrical and heating duct as the photo was taken while in the midst of a project. Any help is much appreciated.
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