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depending on your type of flange and pipe and the damage of the flange, if you have a PVC flange with just the bolt slots busted then you can screw in new bolts to the floor below the flange and still use the flange but if its broken where the wax seal sits then if your flange is lower then the floor you can use a insert flange that fits inside your old toilet flange with thin walls to keep the pipe size maximum. To replace the entire flange can be a job especially if its in concrete or in a floor joist because most of the time you have no room and if its cast iron pipe it can be even more of headache but in order to replace the flange you need to cut it out to where you can reconnect the pipe and flange by using a fernco or a no hub band. Sometimes it is impossible to replace because the flange can be on all close fittings and you pretty much have to replace most of the Plumbing drain pipe to replace it properly which is why you want to try repairing your toilet flange rather then replacing it .
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How do you install a lead Dutchman?
Clean the inside of the pipe and floor top with a wire brush. Apply silicon to inside of pipe and top of floor, you are making an airtight seal. Install lead dutchman into pipe and repair flange on top, which will secure the lead dutchman. You can now install your toilet as usual, since you have a flange for mounting your bowl ( this is assuming you are updating to a flange mount bowl).
Toilet Flange Repair?
When a toilet rocks like a rocking chair, leaks water around the floor connection or displays other signs of insecure foundation, the toilet flange needs replaced or reset. A toilet flange is the metal plate located below the toilet which connects the toilet with the sewer outlet pipe while securing the toilet with the floor. When a toilet is initially constructed it is secured to the floor with screws and the junction is sealed with a liberal application of beeswax. When a toilet is securely fastened and maintained properly, proper function including no water leakage or odor present is the norm and not the exception. An indication of possible need of attention is the presence of black mold on the floor near the base of the toilet. Also evidence of water leakage or an unpleasant odor originating from the toilet base is a reliable indicator of the need for a toilet flange repair. Regardless of who does the repair of a toilet flange, the following criterion is paramount for a job well done. It is also important to follow certain procedures, from diagnosis to completion of the job. Tools and materials: screws, screw driver, flange bolts, wax rings, caulk and a flange repair kit. Remove the Toilet: After shutting the water supply to the toilet, flush the toilet water from the tank and bowl before releasing the toilet from its floor connection. Unscrew the bolts and nuts on the sides of the toilet base. Secure the bowl and tank and lift the toilet from the floor connection. Repair the Toilet Flange: Old wax must be cleaned off from the old flange. Flange bolts may need replaced due to corrosion from water leakage. Position the flange bolts in the holes of the repair kit and place it on the floor as the previous flange setup. This step ensures proper placement of the flange and prevent leakage. Fix the Flange and Toilet: Follow manual instructions of the original toilet manufacturer when screwing the flange to the floor. Place wax rings and remount the toilet with bolts and nuts.
Why does your toilet bowl not have mounting holes for the tank?
not all toilet bowls and tanks are compatible. If your toilet bowl has no holes for a tank it most likely a bowl that is made for a flush valve, or a high or low boy mounted tank.
Could an unleveled toilet flange be the cause for a toilet leaking water from the tank?
An "unlevel" toilet flange might be a little difficult for a wax ring to seal, but could not in any way be responsible for a tank leak. If the tank is leaking between the tank and bowl, remove the tank, check the tank itself for a crack or defect, then check the flange gasket and tank bolts and gaskets. How do you know your flange is unlevel?
Which toilet parts are used in a toilet repair kit?
The basic parts that make up the flushing system of the toilet would be the ideal parts for a toilet repair kit. The larger parts like the bowl are not things you are likely to consider repairing. So the idea bits would would a handle, washers, plunger.
How do you remove urine stains from a toilet bowl?
toilet cleaner, or Windex if it is the outside of the toilet bowl.
What is the standard distance from the center of a toilet bowl to another bowl in a public toilet installed with a multiple toilet bowl?
30 inches.
Distance to the center of toilet flange to back wall?
most toilets are set for a 12" inch rough in, that means before sheet rock and against a wood framed wall you would set your toilet flange 12 inches to the center of the flange to the edge of the wall and if you have something in your way like a floor joist or other you can buy a 10" rough in toilet or you can use a offset toilet flange which will offset your drain pipe from your flange to about 2 inches any direction and if you are setting a flange before a concrete floor I would measure 12.5 inches just to be safe from concrete workers etc hitting your pipes.The rough for a toilet can be 10" - 12" and 14"Depending on the type of toilet installed .. for example a wall hung tank normally would be a 14" rough becvause of the 2" slip ell supply from the Douglas vavleCertain Flushometer top spud require less then a back inlet bowl for finish
Urine stains in toilet bowl?
If there are urine stains in your toilet bowl, pour a generous amount of bleach into the toilet bowl and under the rim, then leave overnight. The next morning, flush the toilet and pour more bleach into the bowl and scrub with a toilet brush.
How close can a toilet be mounted to a side wall or shower screen?
The 2003 International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 15" clearance from the center of the water closet (toilet) to the nearest side wall or other fixture and 21" clearance from the front of the bowl to the closest wall or fixture.
Fix or Replace the Toilet?
Most consider toilet repair easier than replacement. However, many things need to be considered before deciding whether or not to fix or replace it. A toilet has a base, tank, seat, lid, flush handle and water line on the outside. Inside the tank are a fill valve that controls the incoming water and a flapper valve that controls water going from the tank to the bowl when the flush handle is pressed. Most tanks are attached to the base with two bolts and washers. Toilet repair usually begins when the flapper valve leaks water from the tank to the bowl, and it causes the tank to keep refilling though no one has flushed the toilet. Many times it is just the chain that lifts the flapper valve getting caught or twisted. This is a 30 second toilet repair. Replacing the flapper valve only requires cleaning the surface it closes on and 30 seconds to replace the flapper with a new one. Replacing the inlet valve is another toilet repair that only takes about 15 minutes for a novice who can follow written instructions. An inlet valve needs replaced when obvious leaking is spotted or a simple adjustment of the float assembly does not stop the water from overfilling the tank. It is a more involved task to replace the rubber washers and bolts where the tank meets the base, but it is still a job that can be tackled by a novice who can read and follow written instructions included with the parts. The main concern of replacing most any component of a toilet is over tightening and breaking the tank or base. If a toilet looks bad or a new design is desired, it still can be replaced by a novice. If the floor around the toilet is solid with no signs of rotting due to leakage, and if the toilet flange is intact, it takes about an hour for a novice to replace the toilet. Without a toilet jack to lower a toilet onto the wax ring that seals the toilet to the toilet flange, it is important to have two other helpers. Two are needed to slowly lower the toilet with the attached wax ring onto the flange while the other watches from floor level to be certain of the alignment of wax ring to toilet flange. Go slow and do not over tighten parts and that toilet can be new or good as new in no time.
Can a strawberry shake or can a toilet bowl?
a strawberry can, u cant shake a toilet bowl.
