tengo84
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Hello experts, I could use some advice!
I recently removed an old Eljer toilet intending to replace it with a better model. The bathroom is located next to the lower level family room, atop tile which rests on the foundation. Immediately I noticed a much larger flange opening than expected. Inside diameter is 5". Large amounts of wax had been packed around the circumference, even around the bolts! There have been no issues of leaking, so it must have formed a good seal. However, the wax ring supplied with my new toilet is too small, and the overall amount of new wax is only a fraction of the amount of the old wax. A few inches lower below the 5" flange, the inside diameter is reduced to 4".
What would be the best way to proceed? Thanks! I have included a couple pictures:
I recently removed an old Eljer toilet intending to replace it with a better model. The bathroom is located next to the lower level family room, atop tile which rests on the foundation. Immediately I noticed a much larger flange opening than expected. Inside diameter is 5". Large amounts of wax had been packed around the circumference, even around the bolts! There have been no issues of leaking, so it must have formed a good seal. However, the wax ring supplied with my new toilet is too small, and the overall amount of new wax is only a fraction of the amount of the old wax. A few inches lower below the 5" flange, the inside diameter is reduced to 4".
What would be the best way to proceed? Thanks! I have included a couple pictures:
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