Posted by Straw Boss on December 31, 2014 at 13:25:33 from (66.35.120.63):
In Reply to: Re: Eeeewwwwww! posted by Straw Boss on December 31, 2014 at 12:54:12:
I had trouble adding text to these pictures so have to start over here. The first picture shows the vent completely iced over. All three are froze identical. After I knocked the top off you can see the build-up on the inside walls. The third picture shows the ice removed and how the pipe is clear once it reaches the shingles or you could say the attic.
To answer a few questions, the pipe is 9 inches high and 3 inches ID. To clarify, I know I have a trap letting the smell in the house, but the traps aren't drying out. The traps are being sucked out because the vents aren't letting air enter the pipe when a toilet is flushed. As the flushings travel to the septic tank, there is a vacuum of air behind it. If the vents don't allow the air in, it then sucks it through the tub or sink trap, taking the water in the trap with it. My son said he flushed the upstairs toilet this morning and the overflow drain on the tub gurgled for awhile.
I think once I can get my roof vents to stay thawed, the traps will take care of themselves and perform as they should.
So back to the vents. Until yesterday, we haven't had sun for 5 days here, and this time of year its only a few hours that its high enough to shine on the vents on the north side of the roof ridge. But regardless, I think I'll paint the inside of the vents black and insulate the outside in hopes the sun will take care of it. Otherwise I like the copper pipe idea. I don't like the idea of electric cords and heat tape on top of the house. Not as a permanent solution anyway.
The only other thought I had was to remove the moisture from reaching the vents in the first place? Not sure how to do that. Maybe a water trap filter in the system somehow like they do with air compressor lines?
All I know is that when six people are in the house this past week, a lot of hot water gets used for showers, hand washing, dishwasher, clothes washer etc. Every time hot water runs to the septic tank, the steam and hot air it creates wants to rise and is reaching the roof vents where it will flash freeze when it hits the cold air.
Thanks to all how answered this post. I appreciate all of your ideas and suggestions. If anyone can add additional ideas, please do so. Thanks, Brad
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