william.duncaster
New Member
Hello!
I have seen water coming out from under the toilet periodically. So, I went under the house to see what's going on and found mild to moderate water damage and definitely some moisture - definitely have a problem.
Given we have one toilet in the home, I went to the Hardware Store and bought an oversized wax ring, just so that I can have a look. I pulled up the toilet took some pictures, threw down the new ring, and replaced the toilet.
Observation 1, toilet had a new rock to it. Observation 2, water "leak" was gone. 6 weeks later, water is back.
In the photos, you can see the flange is more or less shot. It's an old cast iron thing from the 40s and needs repair. The front 1/4 of the flange is simply broken off. Left and right are ok (though the right bolt is mysteriously stuck in there - perhaps plumbers putty - and I can't get it out).
I am happy to pull the thing up again, but want to poll the experts. Complete professional replacement, PVC insert, or top flange portion only? I gotta say, I'm sacred to death about cracking the cast iron pipe.
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/push-tite-closet-flange-for-cast-iron-white.jpg
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/toilet-flange-brass-regular.jpg
How to stop the rocking? My 3 year old basically torques this thing every day...
Thank You,
A
I have seen water coming out from under the toilet periodically. So, I went under the house to see what's going on and found mild to moderate water damage and definitely some moisture - definitely have a problem.
Given we have one toilet in the home, I went to the Hardware Store and bought an oversized wax ring, just so that I can have a look. I pulled up the toilet took some pictures, threw down the new ring, and replaced the toilet.
Observation 1, toilet had a new rock to it. Observation 2, water "leak" was gone. 6 weeks later, water is back.
In the photos, you can see the flange is more or less shot. It's an old cast iron thing from the 40s and needs repair. The front 1/4 of the flange is simply broken off. Left and right are ok (though the right bolt is mysteriously stuck in there - perhaps plumbers putty - and I can't get it out).
I am happy to pull the thing up again, but want to poll the experts. Complete professional replacement, PVC insert, or top flange portion only? I gotta say, I'm sacred to death about cracking the cast iron pipe.
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/push-tite-closet-flange-for-cast-iron-white.jpg
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/toilet-flange-brass-regular.jpg
How to stop the rocking? My 3 year old basically torques this thing every day...
Thank You,
A