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Mwmaui (HI)
Hi, we are currently in the process of renting a house. Upon walk-through we discover a bedroom closet that had a strong methane gas odor coming from plumbing pipes inside of the closet. The RealEstate PM has sent a handy man to the house several time to resolve the issue. I have requested a certified plumber to address the issue due to its hazards. Please advise us on to weather or not this is necessary?
I do have photos and would like to post
Thanks
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Alwaysfixing (NY)
A friend of mine bought a home with the same problem. After close inspection, it was noticed that the vent pipe ended in his attic. Methane gas is extremely volition. Could have blown the roof off the house or worse.
Sewer gas has a tendency to sink to lower elevations of the home. Another recent new neighbor called hazmat because she could smell methane and her alarm went off. A parade of emergency vehicles including a semi hazmat truck with full battle gear suits. Come to find out, the methane alarm was too close to the master toilet and had just spent time on her toilet doing a dump. She got off with only a warning. . .move the alarm.
Our local codes require an additional U-trap in the sewer line which also has a vent to prevent sewer gases from entering the home. Although they do a great job during temperature inversions, they tend to have more soft blockages on the way to our tank.
Might want to call your local fire department/emergency management office for their assistance in finding the source of the gas.
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packy (MA)
you are kidding, right?
there is an open drain pipe in your picture. multiple visits by a handyman and he/she could not figure this out ???
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ravi102769 (VA)
What Packy said. As well, in the second photo what is behind the Tape? It also looks like their may be duct tape on the 1 1/2" drain stub out in the wall. I can't quite tell from the photo.
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Mwmaui (HI)
Ok guys, so here's the latest. Apparently the handy man went in and did a cement cap?! On the black pipe that hangs precariously from the drywall. They claim that the pipe with the duct tape is a water line underneath.
They claim that the issue is resolved yet if I am not comfortable with this I can surely hire a plumber at my expense starting at $180 an hour.
I am sure you have thoughts?.
Back yo the original ?
Does this issue require a plumber(for safety of my children)or an exterminator!(humor)
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packy (MA)
you might ask if the plumbing behind the wall was inspected by the local authority.
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Author:
Palm329 (VA)
He installed a cement cap instead of 10 seconds to tighten down a 1.5 inch rubber quick cap from Home Despot?
Epic. Probably gets paid by the hour.
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