| Posted by Bob on June 30, 2003 at 02:04:00: | |
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I just removed an old toilet in order to install a new toilet and I found that the old closet ring was completely rusted away. Now I'm trying to figure out the best way to replace this. The old metal ring sat underneath a 5 7/16" diameter plastic flange on the drain pipe. (The inner diameter of the waste pipe is ~4".) The drain pipe sits about 1/2" above the plywood floor. Someone at a local plumbing supplies store recommended a PASCO "Quick Ring" for this situation. This is a thin metal ring that mounts over the existing flange. It has slots to accomodate closet bolts. (I've attached a link to PASCO's description of this product.) I was told to just screw this plate on top of the drain pipe and then to mount the toilet, via closet bolts, to this ring. But there is a vertical gap that would exist where the old metal closet ring sat. Do I need to fill this gap for a secure installation? I don't want to put any load on the drain pipe when I tighten the ring to the plywood floor. Are there any other repair solutions that I can consider? I had hoped to find some sort of replacement ring that would "open up" in some manner in order to fit under the larger diameter of the existing plastic flange. I really don't want to tear up the floor or the ceciling drywall on the first floor to make this fix. Thanks, Bob |
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