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Replace toilet base
I am replacing toilet in 35 year old bathroom.
When I took the toilet off I removed the wax ring. The wax ring sat on a black base part that sits on the floor and goes into the drainage. It broke and I need a new one. It seems to have two parts with the upper part that sits on the floor and the lower part that is like a short tub going into the drainage area. Is this a univeral part and do I need to put any special silicone on the new one when I put it in? |
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I am replacing toilet in 35 year old bathroom. When I took the toilet off I removed the wax ring. The wax ring sat on a black base part that sits on the floor and goes into the drainage. It broke and I need a new one. It seems to have two parts with the upper part that sits on the floor and the lower part that is like a short tub going into the drainage area. Is this a univeral part and do I need to put any special silicone on the new one when I put it in? The part in the floor is the "closet flange". Black means ABS plastic (likely). You will need more info. You *may* be able to use an expansion flange like: http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/O.../84441/Cat/156 or: http://tinyurl.com/3ze4nz Or one of these: http://www.plumbingsupply.com/toiletflanges.html Maybe just "repair" the broken flange edge with replacement ring. The again, you could be in over your head. You decide... Jim |
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Thanks,
For the closet flange it looks similiar to what I have with the tube part that goes into the drainage at 4 inches wide and the whole part is 3.5 inches height. Do I need any silicone when I put it in? And if I need the tube part that connects to drainage what kind of silicone do I use? |
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Yes you could use RTV sealant like Speedy Jim said and then go back later
after the RTV sealant fails and do the whole job over again. cm "Speedy Jim" wrote in message . .. wrote: Thanks, For the closet flange it looks similiar to what I have with the tube part that goes into the drainage at 4 inches wide and the whole part is 3.5 inches height. Do I need any silicone when I put it in? And if I need the tube part that connects to drainage what kind of silicone do I use? The first one with the rubber seal at the bottom doesn't need any sealant. The plastic fittings are normally "solvent welded" using a special glue. For the black plastic, it is ABS cement. Silicone sealant (RTV) *could* be used, but it's not a recognized method. The flange should be anchored to the floor, if possible. |
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wrote in message ... I am replacing toilet in 35 year old bathroom. When I took the toilet off I removed the wax ring. The wax ring sat on a black base part that sits on the floor and goes into the drainage. It broke and I need a new one. It seems to have two parts with the upper part that sits on the floor and the lower part that is like a short tub going into the drainage area. Is this a univeral part and do I need to put any special silicone on the new one when I put it in? 35 years old I would say its cast iron |
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On Apr 26, 10:55�am, " wrote:
I am replacing toilet in 35 year old bathroom. When I took the toilet off �I removed the wax ring. �The wax ring sat on a black base part that sits on the floor and goes into the drainage. �It broke and I need a new one. �It seems to have two parts with the upper part that sits on the floor and the lower part that is like a short tub going into the drainage area. � Is this a univeral part and do I need to put any special silicone on the new one when I put it in? sounds like the flange is broke, i have had that happen.......... cast iron normally has leaded in connection not DIY friendly......... it cant be gooed together and ust be replaced |
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