Bath is a place where people come not only for light steam, but also for aromatherapy. The appearance of sewer odors spoils the bath procedures and speaks of problems with the ventilation system. Let's talk about the "culprits" of the problems and methods of their solution today.
Eliminate blockage
The reason for regular blockages in the bath is an incorrectly selected water seal. The hydraulic seal is an artificially created water plug that absorbs all the odors of the sewage system. It concentrates in the curved section of the pipe and completely blocks the air path.
The curved pipe separates adjacent gas environments and reliably protects the bath. But there are situations when the water seal is installed incorrectly. There are four common types of siphon faults:
- partial or complete drainage of the pipe;
- obstruction;
- inappropriate knee bend;
- uneven pipe installation.
To prevent water from leaving a special recess, an air valve should be installed at the junction of the sewer network with a common riser.
Plumbers recommend giving preference to water seals of the maximum diameter, which will reduce the likelihood of blockages. The odor trap can be purchased at the store or made yourself. The stores sell models made of metal and plastic.
Create ventilation
The sewage system must be thought out at the time of designing the bath. The presence of odors in the building depends on the correct placement of ventilation (due to the constant flow of air). If there is a hydraulic seal, the system will not spoil the pleasant sauna aroma.
The ventilation scheme is simple - it consists of pipes that are connected to the sewer and provide air exchange. Ventilation has two important functions:
- maintains constant pressure;
- silently removes waste water.
If the ventilation is installed incorrectly, then air is discharged in the waste drain. Over time, the pipes, and then the whole bathhouse, become saturated with an unpleasant odor. The creation of a ventilation system is a simple procedure for which need a 50mm pipe. It must be taken to the roof of the building and covered with a cap.
Seal pipes
The appearance of an unpleasant odor is often preceded by depressurization. Depressurization occurs due to mechanical damage, poor quality materials or improper pipe laying. There are two ways to fix this problem:
- change rubber gaskets if they have worn out over the years of operation;
- use silicone sealant in places of leakage.
Silicone sealant Is a mastic that hardens when exposed to air. When working with this material, it is not necessary to prepare pipes for processing with a primer.
The work does not require professional skills and time consuming. The silicone mastic is dispensed with an assembly gun. After drying, it takes on a rubber-like consistency.