I got lead and it cracked a bit.

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Adrian Luna

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Hi.

I was replacing my Rialto toilet for something better.

(MS854114S#13)

Problem is i have a Lead / Brass flange.

And part of the lead is missing.

The last guy who installed the last toilet simply put a normal wax ring and installed the toilet ontop.

Is there any easy repair? Do i need to get a plumber involved.

I cleaned out the flange and lightly hammard the lead until the flange was tight. I thing filled the as much as i could with wax.
I also installed the toilet a little to the right to be a little bit further away using a XL Wax ring.

I have the toilet installed with a sign saying "Not sure if safe". If i have to pull it off and get it done right i will.

Thank you

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It's a bit sketchy, but may work.
Is this over a crawl space? Or on a second floor?

We sometimes, if they are not sealing, will go to the trouble of removing the lead bend and replacing it. Not a simple job. There are many, many lead bends out there still in use. Every so often, one gets replaced.
 

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This is on a Second floor.
I figured if i wanted to replace this id have to tear apart the bathroom down stairs to do it.
I think its working a few people have used the toilet and its been fine
 
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