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Posted by jaygreg on September 20, 2006, 12:13 am
I've repaired only one of these in my 64 years ... but then I never worked
in the trades. (I missed a hell-o-va lot of fun 'cause I can't seem to get
enough of this type of activity.) I do remember now that those bolts were in
a slot of the pipe itself. However... in the event they aren't and I've got
to bolt through the concrete.... any particular epoxy I should use?
>
> > My lower level got wet twice over the past half dozen years. Once when
the
> > vacant lot next to me was cleared for a house and then when a water tank
> > broke and seeped under the wall. The entire area is carpeted, including
> > the lavatory.
> >
> >
> >
> > Yesterday I noticed the commode wobbled ever so slightly. When I
> > investigated, one of the anchor bolts pulled right out of its socket at
> > the base of the commode. I turned off the water supply line and drained
> > it. I'll let it set a few days to get it really dry.
> >
> >
> >
> > My plan is to disconnect the tank from the commode, remove the one
> > remaining nut on the anchor bolt that's still in place, then tug on the
> > commode to remove it.
> >
> >
> >
> > Q1) Any tips on pulling this off the concrete floor or is it pretty
> > straight forward?
> >
> >
> >
> > Next, I'll probably have to chip with a chisel or drill with a cement
> > drill to remove the rusted anchor bolt that broke. I suspect I'm gonna'
> > find the other one in poor enough shape that I'm gonna' want to replace
it
> > as well. I suppose I can just buy these bolts, insert them into the
holes
> > I prepare, then cement them in place with. what? I have some Quikrete
> > hydraulic cement but I'm not sure that appropriate here.
> >
> >
> >
> > Q2) What should I use to cement the anchor bolts?
> >
> >
> >
> > Q3) Any tips for reassembly?
> >
> >
> >
> > I appreciate your help.
> >
> >
>
> Not a plumber but all the toilets I've done have just got the bolts riding
> in a slot in the pipe flange. Undo the water line, take the tank off (you
> have to turn the base over to put on the wax ring), remove the remaining
nut
> and it should lift right off.
>
> The bolts should just come out of the slot, replace them both with new
ones
> and a new wax ring. Suggest you buy two wax rings as I've had two where
the
> pipe flange was set too far down and the toilet was fully on the floor
> before the ring sealed all the way around. As you set the base down you
> should feel it sitting down on the wax ring while still an inch or so off
> the floor. If the base is on the floor first, pull it back off and put a
> second ring on top of the first. Return the second if one ring does it.
>
> Push down on the tank as you tighten the bolts so you can feel where it's
> seated. I've been told you can crack the tank if you overtighten so don't
> pretend they are lug nuts. I just make it a little tighter after hand
> tight.
>
> If the bolts are mounted directly in concrete, drill a hole oversize and
> epoxy the bolt in the hole.
>
> Steve.
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