When replacing my old toilet with a low-flow, I found the flange was set below the floor level.
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Scott
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When I placed the toilet over it w/the wax ring on, I didn't feel any squishing going on, and wonder if I need to be concerned about the seal. There are no signs of water leakage from around the bottom of the bowl (not caulked), and the toilet seems to be operating fine. Does this mean it's ok or do I need to worry about sewer gases and other stuff? Thanks in advance for your opinions!
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Hi Scott, Yes it is a concern, but you can buy a ring extender and fix it easily. Buy a flange extender. These help when the toilet flange is to low. This happens a lot in low end remodel jobs. Tile / Handymen cut this corner to save a little time and cost, I have seen many tile jobs with low flanges in the floor. The cost is low to do it right, and a good spacer and the time & costs is more to replace it. Go figure????? Remove the toilet and add one of these.
Hudson Designs
on Aug 18, 2011
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Got it HD! I've doubled the wax but always better to do it the right way! Watched too many "McGiver" episodes! Best 2 Both of U! JL
JL Spring & Associates
on Aug 18, 2011
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Ya buy a wax extender
Dove Remodeling Inc.
on Aug 18, 2011
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Double the wax ring. Use one with an extender (as Hudson Design suggested) and a regular wax ring on top of the extender ring. But before you install the new rings, get a tube of waterproof caulk and caulk around the floor flange and fill the space making it smooth let it dry ...then proceed with the wax rings. Good luck
Derrick Gray
on Aug 20, 2011
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had same problem willhave to get the extended ,version ,,and or its longer ,,i find those more a plumbing specialty stores
Wally Daly ,,Mastercarpenter,artist
on Sep 03, 2011
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