That looks like a bodge job. That pipe is basically just a vent into the soil stack which explains the smell. I don't think you want to seal washing machine pipes typically. A u bend will solve your problems I think
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That looks like a bodge job. That pipe is basically just a vent into the soil stack which explains the smell.
I don't think you want to seal washing machine pipes typically. A u bend will solve your problems I think