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1. First loose the bolts that connect it to the flange on the floor and place the toilet in the bathtub
2.Turn off the water supply
3. Remove the lid of the toilet tank and flush the toilet
4. Use a plastic cup & dry sponge to scoop out water and dry up water drop.
5. Disconnect the water supply tube by turning the compression nut on the water supply valve.
6. use a flat head screwdriver to pry the caps from the washers at the base of the toilet.
7. Remove the nuts by using a wrench from the bolts.
8.Place the nuts, washers, and caps properly.
9. Hold the toilet under the bowl and rock it gently back and forth to break the old wax seal.
10. Lift the toilet off of the floor and set it down on a blanket, a piece of cardboard or in the bathtub. For more information visit mytoiletspares.co.uk
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How much should you pay to install a toilet?
Depends on whether you already purchased it and whether other parts are needed. If you have the toilet, a Kant leak, a wax seal,FLEXIBLE toilet supply, and the (nuts,bolts and washers) for screwing the toilet to the floor flange, plumber should not charge more than one hour of his rate to install it. Make sure the plumber does NOT silicone around the toilet. If there is a leak from the wax seal under the toilet and it is siliconed, the water stays under the toilet and rots the floor, if you are on a wood floor.
How much does a plumber cost to replace wax seal on toilet?
depending on your area, $80.00 on up.
How much does a plumber charge to change the wax seal on a toilet?
Usually that would be 1 or 2 hours.
How do you prevent seal loose in water closets?
I am paraphrasing to be sure I am answering your question... I think you are asking... "How do you prevent a loose toilet seal?" answer: Most seals, for a toilet, are a problem if the floor is not level or the toilet sits on a non level surface. If the toilet moves side to side or front to back then the seal WILL fail! Additionally, if you have removed the toilet you must ALWAYS install a new seal.
What would happen if a toilet was installed without a wax ring seal?
The water trap, which traps sewer gases, is built into the toilet. Without a wax ring you'll have sewer gases entering the house. Waste water leaking onto the floor is the least concern. Regards, Steve D
What is the name for the wax seal for a toilet?
The name for the wax seal for a toilet is a wax toilet ring. Some people also call this item a toilet wax bowl gasket.
Will a leak in the wax ring of the toilet interfere with the flushing pressure of a toilet?
The wax ring is just to seal the toilet to the drain. It has no effect on the flushing.
How much should you pay to install a toilet?
Depends on whether you already purchased it and whether other parts are needed. If you have the toilet, a Kant leak, a wax seal,FLEXIBLE toilet supply, and the (nuts,bolts and washers) for screwing the toilet to the floor flange, plumber should not charge more than one hour of his rate to install it. Make sure the plumber does NOT silicone around the toilet. If there is a leak from the wax seal under the toilet and it is siliconed, the water stays under the toilet and rots the floor, if you are on a wood floor.
You have replaced the wax seal in your toilet about six times in the last year since total rehab you understand the plumber installed a toto toilet is that a potential cause of your problems?
Do not use silicone at the base of the toilet after seating the wax ring. You must use grout. The rocking of the toilet will wear the wax ring seal.
What is the correct wax seal for a toilet flange that sits flush with the subfloor?
I would get the extra thick one. You should have to push down on the toilet to make the wax ring seal. If the toilet sits on the floor by itself, stack 2 rings on top of each other.
Can a toilet leak weeks after install?
Yes.` The wax ring may not have been thick enough or making complete contact and the toilet not held down tight enough. Every time the toilet rocks just a bit and water gets between the wax and the toilet. It doesn't reseal and keeps doing this until it has a leak to the outside edge of the seal. Just another wax ring, a thicker one and bolt the toilet back down tight, but not too tight and break the toilet.
How does a wax seal goes bad?
Either it was not thick enough to start with to make a good seal or the toilet was not bolted down tight and that allowed the toilet to rock. Each time it rocks a little water and debris get between the seal and the toilet. Eventually the seal leaks.
Toilet flange is below the tile and 1 wax seal does not touch both the toilet and the flange Will two wax seals work?
yes....2 or 3 seals stacked
How much does a plumber cost to replace wax seal on toilet?
depending on your area, $80.00 on up.
Causes of a toilet leak at the base?
Wax ring is leaking. Wasn't thick enough to begin with, bolts were not tightened down enough, bolts broke or rusted off, flange the bolts hook into broke, floor rotted from another leak and let the toilet rock and break the seal on the wax ring. Could be any one of these or two combined.
Why is there a foul smell by the toilet?
A foul smell near the toilet can be due to a variety of reasons such as a clog in the plumbing system, a leak in the wax seal around the base of the toilet, or a buildup of bacteria in the pipes. It is important to investigate the source of the smell to determine the appropriate solution.
How much does a plumber charge to change the wax seal on a toilet?
Usually that would be 1 or 2 hours.
