Plumbing

08-06-2012, 01:38 AM	#1
larry1122 Newbie     Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1	Plumbing Just moved into a home that has been vacant for a few months and the water has a smell to it in the shower, what could it be and what could I do to fix it?

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08-06-2012, 10:42 AM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,178	Plumbing City water, or well?

08-07-2012, 05:30 AM	#3
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,639	Plumbing Moved to plumbing forum.

08-07-2012, 07:34 AM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,263	Plumbing Stagnant water in the pipe from the mixer valve to the shower arm--- Change the shower head---run the shower on HOT and try to flush out that pipe---Sorry--that's the best I have--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

08-07-2012, 07:39 AM	#5
COLDIRON Member   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 1,898	Plumbing A dry trap could also add to the smell.