I have the old toilet removed for plumbing repair and since it's old and
dirty, I want to replace it with a new one.

A few questions:

There are one-piece and two-piece toilets. One-piece looks easier to clean
(no gap for water to hide). Is there any disadvantage, other than high
price? Are there some brand that's better or worse?

Every floor flange photo I found on the web shows the flange mounted on top
of the floor. But mine is mounted flush with the floor:
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/12478717_2d2zy

Is this a problem? Shoud I use a thicker wax ring, or a flange extender?

"james" wrote in message
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I have the old toilet removed for plumbing repair and since it's old and
dirty, I want to replace it with a new one.

A few questions:

There are one-piece and two-piece toilets. One-piece looks easier to clean
(no gap for water to hide). Is there any disadvantage, other than high
price? Are there some brand that's better or worse?

I have a one-piece Toto Ultimate, and it's been great. Low-flow, yet it
flushes better than my old high-flow. Never once used a plunger, and the
bowl stays cleaner than the old high-flow.

On Jun 8, 11:46�am, "james" wrote:
I have the old toilet removed for plumbing repair and since it's old and
dirty, I want to replace it with a new one.

A few questions:

There are one-piece and two-piece toilets. One-piece looks easier to clean
(no gap for water to hide). Is there any disadvantage, other than high
price? Are there some brand that's better or worse?

Every floor flange photo I found on the web shows the flange mounted on top
of the floor. But mine is mounted flush with the floor:http://www.smugmug..com/gallery/12478717_2d2zy

Is this a problem? Shoud I use a thicker wax ring, or a flange extender?

if your existing toilet worked well I would clean it up and reinstall.
a new low flow model may introduce new troubles.

"james" wrote in message
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I have the old toilet removed for plumbing repair and since it's old and
dirty, I want to replace it with a new one.

A few questions:

There are one-piece and two-piece toilets. One-piece looks easier to clean
(no gap for water to hide). Is there any disadvantage, other than high
price? Are there some brand that's better or worse?

Every floor flange photo I found on the web shows the flange mounted on
top of the floor. But mine is mounted flush with the floor:
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/12478717_2d2zy



*Spacers are made in 1/4" and thicker to extend the floor flange up a
little. Use RTV caulk between the spacers.



Is this a problem? Shoud I use a thicker wax ring, or a flange extender?