Re: 3 inch solder on Flange size

Posted by Chuck on February 05, 19101 at 21:07:54:
In response to Re: 3 inch solder on Flange size
: The type of copper does not make any difference and there is no reason the flange should not fit. : What is the reason it will not go over the pipe? : : When the plumbers built my house one toilet had : : 3" M copper coming up to the flange and the other : : has 3 " L copper coming to the flange and the 3" : : solder flange doesn't fit. Should I use a 3" lead : : in Flange? Is any other fitting to make this work with : : out taking the whole thing apart? Thanks in advance. Your absolutely right the O/D size on all 3" L,M and DWV is 3.125 inches. What's the easiest way to start the flange if it's not a perfect fit? Thanks

Posted by Chuck on February 05, 19101 at 21:07:54:

In response to Re: 3 inch solder on Flange size

: The type of copper does not make any difference and there is no reason the flange should not fit.
: What is the reason it will not go over the pipe?

: : When the plumbers built my house one toilet had
: : 3" M copper coming up to the flange and the other
: : has 3 " L copper coming to the flange and the 3"
: : solder flange doesn't fit. Should I use a 3" lead
: : in Flange? Is any other fitting to make this work with
: : out taking the whole thing apart? Thanks in advance.

Your absolutely right the O/D size on all 3" L,M and DWV is 3.125 inches. What's the easiest way to start the flange if it's not a perfect fit?
Thanks

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