Soca
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This is a follow-up post to my previous post entitled " Unusual Alternating Toilet Flushing Pattern ".
I pulled the toilet. HJ was correct. The wax ring ( with no boot ) was matted with Palm tree roots. A big root surfaced on each side of the flange where the floor bolts are mounted. One of these roots entered the sewer pipe. I pulled a 3 foot long bundle of Palm tree roots out of the sewer pipe. The flange is in good shape and sits flat on the cement slab. The opening is 3 1/2 inch diameter. I don't see any bolts attaching the flange to the cement. Does this indicate that the plumber probably just glued the flange to the sewer pipe ? The linoleum sits slightly above the level of the cement. It's also aged and curled on the edges and the plumber packed the area with alot of caulk. There are 3 washers stuck to the cement where the front of the toilet sits on the cement. I assume that these are shimms ? Please help me select the correct replacement wax ring. In my area I am pretty much limited to buying it at ACE or Home Depot. Thanks much for any help on the wax ring or any other reinstall advise that you have.
I pulled the toilet. HJ was correct. The wax ring ( with no boot ) was matted with Palm tree roots. A big root surfaced on each side of the flange where the floor bolts are mounted. One of these roots entered the sewer pipe. I pulled a 3 foot long bundle of Palm tree roots out of the sewer pipe. The flange is in good shape and sits flat on the cement slab. The opening is 3 1/2 inch diameter. I don't see any bolts attaching the flange to the cement. Does this indicate that the plumber probably just glued the flange to the sewer pipe ? The linoleum sits slightly above the level of the cement. It's also aged and curled on the edges and the plumber packed the area with alot of caulk. There are 3 washers stuck to the cement where the front of the toilet sits on the cement. I assume that these are shimms ? Please help me select the correct replacement wax ring. In my area I am pretty much limited to buying it at ACE or Home Depot. Thanks much for any help on the wax ring or any other reinstall advise that you have.
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