![]() You can wring out the sponge into a nearby sink or use a plastic bucket. Use a sponge to soak up any remaining water in the tank and bowl.You may want to hold the lever so that all of the possible water exits the tank. This gets rid of the majority of the water still in the tank. If, for some reason, you do not have a shut-off valve for the toilet then you’ll need to turn off the water at the main shut-off valve or wherever the nearest cold water shut-off valve is that stops the flow of water to your toilet. This should be located below the tank on the left side if you are facing the toilet wall. Turn off the valve which supplies water to the toilet.To accomplish this section, simply follow these steps: It sounds obvious, but the first step is to turn off the water going to the toilet and drain the water from within the toilet. On the occasion that something else is required (like installing an offset toilet flange, for example) then your experience will be a bit more involved. 95 percent of the time you are literally following these few steps with no hang-ups. The key is to not get hung up on the sheer bulkiness and cumbersome nature of the toilet. ![]() Reconnect the plumbing line and refill the toilet, checking for leaks.Įxpanded Instructions on Replacing a Toilet Add the two mounting bolts to the flange.Īffix the wax ring around the drain hole (yes, this differs from most manufacturer instructions), line up the two mounting holes with the bolts, and place the toilet. Prepare the toilet for replacement by checking the (likely plastic) closet flange and test-fitting the toilet (before adding the wax ring). Unscrew the two nuts holding the toilet in place, disconnect all hoses, and remove the toilet. You want to make sure to shut off the water and drain the tank before starting Disconnect plumbing and drain the water.It only took me four wax rings to get it right.The steps involved in replacing a toilet (which, incidentally are the same even if you’re just replacing a leaky wax ring) are as follows: With the new wax ring (without the plastic sleeve), the toilet did push down to the floor. If I had looked more closely before I started, I'm guessing that the toilet was already not quite resting on the floor properly.Īs a test, I tried installing just the plastic sleeve (with no wax), and I could not push the toilet down to the floor. The curious thing is that when I first removed the toilet, there was a plastic sleeve, but it was in multiple pieces. But I am definitely not an expert and I could be wrong. Also, I think the toilet flange is a bit too high compared to the floor. In a couple of places along its circumference, there a "bumps" which seem to be sticking up too high, which were hitting the plastic sleeve, preventing it from moving into the correct position, resulting in the toilet not being flush with the floor. The end of the metal pipe has a real rough cut on it. I think the real problem was poor workmanship when the apartment was built. If I can't find a wax ring without a plastic "horn", I'm not sure if it is possible to remove it.is the plastic horn embedded inside the wax such that removing the plastic horn would ruin the wax seal?įor those of you who are interested: I installed a new wax ring (for the fourth time), but this time I used a wax ring *without* the embedded plastic sleeve. I'm hoping that I can find one without the plastic "horn". I'm just lucky that they only cost $3.50 each (Canadian). I am about to go now to the hardware store yet again, for the 3rd day in a row to buy a wax ring. Maybe the pipes in high-rise buildings have different diameters than those in regular homes? ![]() The funny thing is that the old wax ring (installed at least 5 years ago, before I moved in) DID have a plastic "horn", but I'm guessing that it fit inside the pipe properly. Is it necessary that I use a wax ring with a plastic "horn"? Or can I do without the plastic "horn"? The hardware store only seems to sell wax rings with the plastic horn.but I can look around town for other types without a plastic horn. It only partially goes in, and the entire plastic horn is raised up, which is also raising up the toilet bowl.Ī few of you mentioned that this may be the problem, and I think you are right. I had to remove the toilet again, and when I did, I noticed that the outer diameter of the plastic "horn" is not fitting inside the pipe properly. Upon closer inspection, it appears that the plastic "horn" that comes included with the wax ring is not fitting inside the pipe in the floor. Yes, I let the wax heat up to room temperature before installation. Yes, the wax ring I used comes with a plastic "horn". Thanks again to everyone who provided suggestions. ![]()
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