doesnotDIY
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Hello. I added some vinyl tile onto of an existing floor (vinyl).
The toilet waste is lead with a copper flange. The copper flange and lead are not soldered together. The flange is loose.
The lead is above the surface height of the floor, but the copper flange is below the surface of the floor by ~1/16-1/8".
How would you advise to remedy this to ensure it doesn't leak?
I have thought about trying to bend the lead to slide the copper flange out and use spacers to bring it level with the floor.
There looks to be enough material to then hammer the lead back over it. But this should be soldered no? I'm not comfortable soldering.
Should I call in a professional or is there a product I have missed?
Many have suggested trimming the lead flush and then sticking an Oatey twist flange in - but I'm not comfortable using a compression item in a soft metal like Lead. That sounds like future leaks/headaches.
Pictures attached. There is access to the piping below if I should hire a professional to remove the lead entirely.
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The toilet waste is lead with a copper flange. The copper flange and lead are not soldered together. The flange is loose.
The lead is above the surface height of the floor, but the copper flange is below the surface of the floor by ~1/16-1/8".
How would you advise to remedy this to ensure it doesn't leak?
I have thought about trying to bend the lead to slide the copper flange out and use spacers to bring it level with the floor.
There looks to be enough material to then hammer the lead back over it. But this should be soldered no? I'm not comfortable soldering.
Should I call in a professional or is there a product I have missed?
Many have suggested trimming the lead flush and then sticking an Oatey twist flange in - but I'm not comfortable using a compression item in a soft metal like Lead. That sounds like future leaks/headaches.
Pictures attached. There is access to the piping below if I should hire a professional to remove the lead entirely.
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