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leaking toilet - changed wax ring 3 times Doobielicious 08-05-2007
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Posted by Doobielicious on August 5, 2007, 9:51 pm
OK here is the deal. When my father in law stays with us we need to change
the wax ring. I am thinking his weight is causing the toilet to leak around
the base/wax ring.

What could be the problem? The toilet seems to be flush with the old
hardwood floor. Seeems to be that is. There are a few old spots where
there was also some minor water damage so I am thinking that maybe the
toliet is not flush. Is there an alternative to a wax ring? Is there any
kind of expansion ring or kit I can purchase.

I was thinking that if his weight is causing the problem then maybe I have
to shim the toilet around it's base whenre it is "MAYBE" no flush with the
floow. Any thoughts/comments/advice.



Posted by Harry K on August 5, 2007, 10:12 pm
> OK here is the deal. When my father in law stays with us we need to change
> the wax ring. I am thinking his weight is causing the toilet to leak around
> the base/wax ring.
>
> What could be the problem? The toilet seems to be flush with the old
> hardwood floor. Seeems to be that is. There are a few old spots where
> there was also some minor water damage so I am thinking that maybe the
> toliet is not flush. Is there an alternative to a wax ring? Is there any
> kind of expansion ring or kit I can purchase.
>
> I was thinking that if his weight is causing the problem then maybe I have
> to shim the toilet around it's base whenre it is "MAYBE" no flush with the
> floow. Any thoughts/comments/advice.

Use a Fernco waxless toilet ring - problem solved.

Harry K


Posted by valvejob on August 6, 2007, 7:36 am
wrote:

>> OK here is the deal. When my father in law stays with us we need to change
>> the wax ring. I am thinking his weight is causing the toilet to leak around
>> the base/wax ring.
>>
>> What could be the problem? The toilet seems to be flush with the old
>> hardwood floor. Seeems to be that is. There are a few old spots where
>> there was also some minor water damage so I am thinking that maybe the
>> toliet is not flush. Is there an alternative to a wax ring? Is there any
>> kind of expansion ring or kit I can purchase.
>>
>> I was thinking that if his weight is causing the problem then maybe I have
>> to shim the toilet around it's base whenre it is "MAYBE" no flush with the
>> floow. Any thoughts/comments/advice.
>
>Use a Fernco waxless toilet ring - problem solved.
>
>Harry K

I agree with the fix.

However, you have a moving toilet and a stationary drain. I'd want
to fix the moving toilet. You need to add bracing under the flooring
to stabilize the toilet. Concrete pillar or tile or something hard,
not wood.




Posted by mm on August 6, 2007, 5:14 pm
On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:51:06 GMT, "Doobielicious"

>OK here is the deal. When my father in law stays with us we need to change

How much does he weigh? How much do you weigh?

>the wax ring. I am thinking his weight is causing the toilet to leak around
>the base/wax ring.
>
>What could be the problem? The toilet seems to be flush with the old
>hardwood floor. Seeems to be that is. There are a few old spots where
>there was also some minor water damage so I am thinking that maybe the
>toliet is not flush. Is there an alternative to a wax ring? Is there any
>kind of expansion ring or kit I can purchase.
>
>I was thinking that if his weight is causing the problem then maybe I have
>to shim the toilet around it's base whenre it is "MAYBE" no flush with the
>floow. Any thoughts/comments/advice.
>


Posted by Doobielicious on August 6, 2007, 7:14 pm
I weigh 185. He weighs 350 - 400. He's a huge strapping man.


> On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:51:06 GMT, "Doobielicious"
>
> >OK here is the deal. When my father in law stays with us we need to
change
>
> How much does he weigh? How much do you weigh?
>
> >the wax ring. I am thinking his weight is causing the toilet to leak
around
> >the base/wax ring.
> >
> >What could be the problem? The toilet seems to be flush with the old
> >hardwood floor. Seeems to be that is. There are a few old spots where
> >there was also some minor water damage so I am thinking that maybe the
> >toliet is not flush. Is there an alternative to a wax ring? Is there
any
> >kind of expansion ring or kit I can purchase.
> >
> >I was thinking that if his weight is causing the problem then maybe I
have
> >to shim the toilet around it's base whenre it is "MAYBE" no flush with
the
> >floow. Any thoughts/comments/advice.
> >
>



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