View Single Post
  #15   Report Post  
Posted to alt.home.repair
[email protected] drbock@iglou.com is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 1
Default after installing toilet found too close to wall,H20 tank wont fitright, need 2in+

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:44:01 PM UTC-4, WW wrote:
After installing toilet started to finish with installing h20 tank. Water
tank tilts forward. Need to move toilet at least 2 in more away from
wall for tank to fit. Need to insert something into existing system with
an attached flange so I can attach toilet to new flange and secure
properly and have additional space for the water tank to fit.. This is a
existing concrete floor with an existing workable flange. Just need the
extra space. How do I get extra space or What should I use to create this
extra needed space so I can attach water tank to toilet and finish my
project.

--

I have issue with 36 yr old Eljer Touch Flush. I have put up with 3 in the house for 30 yrs. I am too cheap to replace. The internal tank parts are garbage. I keep several repair kits on the shlf.
Now master plumbers, I found the tank bolts had rotted away when one dropped to the floor.
I did not pull tank and rplace the gasket. When I got done tightening the bolts the da-- tank is now 1/8" from the wall. So, since I didn't disturb the tank why is it now closer to the wall. I'm thinking the original plumber put it together, found the offset a bit close and left slack in the tank so it would len forward. Great workmanship found out after 30 yr. So, do I leave tank loos?