On Aug 8, 1:57�pm, "Roger Shoaf" wrote:
"Josh" wrote in message

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I drained, dried and carefully inspected the insides of the tank. �I
noticed there are 1/32 to 1/16" raised letters in the porcelain which
say MADE IN USA in the bottom. �Unfortunatele, part of the 'M' and the
'A' letters are so close to the right hole that the rubber washer has
to fit over them. �I'm thinking they create just enough of an
obstruction that the the washer will not seal in that area. �What I'd
like to know from you plumbing-savy types is the following:

1. �Can I file or sand the raised letters off the porcelain without
harming its waterproofing ability?

2. �If sanding porcelain could be problematic, I'm considering putting
a small amount of either plumber's putty, pipe joint compound (aka
pipe dope) or silicone caulk/adhesive between the rubber washer and
the letters to try to seal the small leak. �Which of those products
would hold up best under water without harming the washer?

I would try the plumbers putty first. �It stays soft and if you ever have to
remove it, it is a lot easier to deal with than silicone or caulk.

Make yourself a little doughnut from the putty stick it on the tank and then
assemble. �The excess will ooze out and you can just pick it up by hand.

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Roger Shoaf

About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube, then
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SILICONE IS THE ONLY WAY! I silicone everything like this! the FIRST
TIME1

Its easy to remove if needed cheap and works great!