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Depends on the origin of the wax. The melting points of BEE'S wax is 45C. However, other waxes exist such as carnauba (a vegetable wax, 78-85C) and paraffin (a mineral wax, 47-65C). To be safe you should assume that the wax is going to melt with temperatures exceeding
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What is the name for the wax seal for a toilet?
The name for the wax seal for a toilet is a wax toilet ring. Some people also call this item a toilet wax bowl gasket.
Will a leak in the wax ring of the toilet interfere with the flushing pressure of a toilet?
The wax ring is just to seal the toilet to the drain. It has no effect on the flushing.
How long does a wax seal for a toilet last?
Normally 21 years 4 months and 13 hours and 15 minutes and give or take a few seconds, UNLESS someone has to remove the toilet to snake out the line then it has to be replaced and the time clock starts over again. Also if depending on the ambient temperature as the wax can melt if someone pours hot water down a toilet all bets are off on how long it can last and which brand of wax gasket you buy as per ASSE
You have replaced the wax seal in your toilet about six times in the last year since total rehab you understand the plumber installed a toto toilet is that a potential cause of your problems?
Do not use silicone at the base of the toilet after seating the wax ring. You must use grout. The rocking of the toilet will wear the wax ring seal.
What is the correct wax seal for a toilet flange that sits flush with the subfloor?
I would get the extra thick one. You should have to push down on the toilet to make the wax ring seal. If the toilet sits on the floor by itself, stack 2 rings on top of each other.
Toilet flange is below the tile and 1 wax seal does not touch both the toilet and the flange Will two wax seals work?
yes....2 or 3 seals stacked
How does a wax seal goes bad?
Either it was not thick enough to start with to make a good seal or the toilet was not bolted down tight and that allowed the toilet to rock. Each time it rocks a little water and debris get between the seal and the toilet. Eventually the seal leaks.
Why is there a foul smell by the toilet?
You may need to replace the wax seal under the toilet. It isn't difficult to do, but will take a lot of time.
How much does a plumber cost to replace wax seal on toilet?
depending on your area, $80.00 on up.
Causes of a toilet leak at the base?
Wax ring is leaking. Wasn't thick enough to begin with, bolts were not tightened down enough, bolts broke or rusted off, flange the bolts hook into broke, floor rotted from another leak and let the toilet rock and break the seal on the wax ring. Could be any one of these or two combined.
How much does a plumber charge to change the wax seal on a toilet?
Usually that would be 1 or 2 hours.
What is the cost to replace a toilet wax seal?
its only about 20 dollars go to a menards or home depot and buy the right size wax ring
