"EXT" wrote in
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"Red Green" wrote in message
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Never installed an offset one.

Need to move a toilet away from the wall 1.5-2"" to meet the 12" spec
from finished wall. Waste is 3" PVC to basement. Best I can think of
is to use an offset flange which will give me what I need.

Question is in cutting the hole in the subfloor. Subfloor has been
replaced
with new. With std closet flange it's just a matter if locating
proper place and cut round hole to meet 3" soil pipe. Because of the
offset it seems the hole has to be cut oblong so it can be inserted
then sit flush (no pun intended). Is my figuring on track?

Yes. Caution when installing screws to anchor the flange to the floor,
one may end up over the offset portion and have no flooring to grip.
If it is too long it may penetrate the edge of the fitting causing a
crack or leak.





Got subfloor hole cut and all is 12" plus a tad. I did cut an oblong.
Used field measurements plus a test piece I fitted the flange into as a
hole template.


If it is too long it may penetrate the edge of the fitting causing a
crack or leak.

THAT I had not thought of. Glad I posted the Q. Thanks.