Thanks Bob
I've tried the stacked wax ring thing also and it worked but I never
felt very good about it. I am not a professional, if I used wax on a
daily or weekly basis I am sure I would feel more comfortable and I do
understand the pros who say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Thanks
for letting me know it is working for you so far. The earlier response
(thanks for that one also) makes a good point about not knowing its
longevity until they have been installed for 10+ years. If I don't get
any real negative responses I think I'll give it a try. Seems like it
should work and its not too big of a risk in this location.
Alan

Bob wrote:
AAB wrote:

Found a alternative to wax seals at home depot that seems to be
designed to meet my needs -- looking to see if anyone has had good/bad
experiences with this.

From the manufacturers web site:
http://www.fernco.com/fts.html

This appears to meet my needs because I am raising the floor 5/8" and
this states "seals on raised floors, wood, tile, linoleum, and carpet"
and "no need for flange risers or stacked wax rings".

Thanks in advance!
Alan


I've been using one for several years with no problems or seepage. In the
past I had to screw around with stacked rings, and still couldn't get a good
seal, requiring a couple of trips to the hardware store. (I probably was
doing something wrong with the stacked rings, or purchased the wrong one.)

I did ask a plumber who was doing some work in an office building for his
thoughts on them. He felt the old wax rings worked fine, why switch when an
existing technology has a good track record.

I'm sure you will get a variety of responses on this.

Bob.