Blattus Slafaly £ ¥ 0/00 wrote:
Robert11 wrote:
Hello,

Regarding the wax ring seal under toilets -

Would you expect that if it is beginning to go, or has gone "a
little", that you would see water leakage only when you flush, or
all the time ?

How long do these things typically last ?
Are there new types, or is it still the waxy material ?

Thanks,
Bob

Why wax? What's that a hold over from the days before rubber was
invented? rubber would make a much better seal.

Considering that wax molds much better than rubber how would rubber
provide a better seal?