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Should a toilet closet flange fit into or over the PVC drain pipe?
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∙ 18y ago
They make both kinds. Just make sure it fits snug before you glue it. there are several types a 3x4 fits over 3" and inside 4" but there are ones that will go over 4" and inside 3" I had the same question, especially after installing a 3" flange inside a 3 inch pipe. The trouble with this is that you are 'narrowing down' the drain opening (i.e. restricting the flow) so that clogs are more likely. I know, cause I clogged mine and then my wax ring blew out (while removing the clog), so I had to pull toliet off. I cut out my old flange and replaced it with a 3/4 flange that fit OVER the outside of the 3" pipe. Now when you look down at the flange, you now have a 4" hole, not a narrow 3". The less restrictive opening should help prevent clogs (I hope).
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Do you glue the toilet flange into the toilet drain?
Usually toilet flange is glued down onto plastic drain pipe. There is a toilet flange that can be glued inside of plastic drain pipe also.
When installing a closet flange to a drain pipe in a concrete floor is there any problem with filling gap around pipe with cement and bolting brass flange to cement rather than attaching to drain pipe?
The bolts that come from the drain and run to to toilet help to alaign proper drainage and seal the toilet. You do not want to do the bolts set in cement idea...
What if a toilet flange will not fit in the drain pipe?
The easiest solution would be to move the toilet so that it lines up with the waste pipe.
What size hole is needed for a toilet flange?
At least 3 in. drain pipe
Can you remove a toilet and floor over drain?
The toilet flange is usually above the floor level. You would have to cut it off the drain pipe and cap it. How you do this depends on what type of pipe the drain is made of. Even if the drain should be below the floor level, you have to seal the drain or sewer gas will come up from the drain.
You are working with a 3 inch PVC drain pipe and a 3 inch PVC flange and there is too much play as you insert the flange into the drain pipe?
Probably the wrong size flange. Is the flange a toilet collar? If so the pipe is probably 4 inch.
How do you solder a closet flange to a lead drain pipe?
I would take out the lead bend and replace it with pvc.
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.
P trap in a water closet?
The trap is in the toilet. There shouldn't be one in the drain itself.
How do you turn your basement toilet 90 degrees the bottom of the closet flange is resting on the floor?
It is probably PVC and the bolts that hold the toilet down don't line up? You may have to cut the flange off of the pipe for this to work. Toilets vary a bit on the drain on the bottom and exactly how far it sticks down. They make a steel repair ring that you can screw down to the floor and position as needed. It is just a flat ring with the toilet bolt slots and 6 ears for screwing to the floor. Use Tapcon self taping concrete screws and it should work fine. Or you can jack hammer out the floor, cut the closet flange off and put a new one on the right direction. Just a thought.
Do back to back toilets go into the same drain?
yes using a fitting called a double santee or double y or double combo or a cross , when snaking out a toilet drain from a toilet flange and you have back to back toilets be careful not to run your snake into the other toilet.
How far from the wall does a toilet drain go in the floor?
12-13 inches to the center of the drain.... make sure your drain pipe is 1/4 inch drop per foot. also use the sweeping y drain if possible. leave lots of room for the flange. mount the toilet after the floor is in.
