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Maybe not pvc. Sorry I don't know my pipes. It is white, is a little ragged where it was cut and definitely doesn't seem like metal. The diameter of that pipe does seem to be about 3 inches, so bigger than I thought. Also the offset from the left edge of the flange to the left edge of the pipe...

Yeah, it is funny that it worked for as long as it has. I also installed a thicker wax ring with the extra funnel attached and I think that compounded the problem by providing even less rom for the waste to slide over to the side. It is cast iron to what seems to be a fairly narrow pvc (I...

Yeah that is what I was coming here to try and figure out. I think it is time to call in the big guns and bring in a plumber. Thanks for the advice and direction.

As far as I can tell your color coded markings are correct regarding what everything is. HJ, yes the wax ring is inside the flange. So given the situation, any recommendations on what I need to do to make the toilet workable again?

I'm in Florida so no basement or crawl space. Just concrete foundation.

Ok so I'm not crazy, it isn't a great system. So a closet flange should solve my problems? I was thinking a better offset flange might be helpful instead of this one that seems a little homemade. Or perhaps it is just time to call in the pros? DG

Hello All, I had a delightful day trying to work on an old toilet in the house we just bought that was backing up every which way and creating a slight disaster. I eventually removed the toilet and found the clog. In doing so It looks like when this toilet was installed they did a crappy (no...