Another "toilet flange" too high question

[Randyj]

Ahhhh.... finally....after all these years I get a hint of recognition.....

 

[Terry]

Yes, that makes sense what the inspector is suggesting. The increase in pipe size helps in venting the toilet.

It's nice that he's working with you, and suggesting improvements.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[jrseaberg]

Thanks!

Hey, thank you guys for the help! I will post a pic when my plumbing is in place, just as an FYI. (You deserver more than a hint of recognition!)

I can't tell you how much your knowledge is appreciated!

Jim

 

[Randyj]

Da heck wit dat... SEND MONEY!

 

[jrseaberg]

stupid toilet flange question???

I was just given a box of plumbing parts, and this flange was in it...



It is a Sioux Chief 4X4 SPGT. Playing around with it, it seems like it would fit on the OUTSIDE of the 90 coming up through the floor, rather than the pvc flange I bought that slips down inside the 90.

Is that what this flange is made for? If so, is it "OK" to use this, or is it improper/not recommended to use it in this way? Or am I waaaaaay off base? (According to my lovely bride, I'm usually way-way off! )

Thanks!
Jim

 

[jrseaberg]

Anyone out there???

Just hoping for answers

for both the toilet flange question above

and

whether or not to use any type of lubricant on the donut gasket and the packing nut (?) on the inside of a Oakey caulkless shower drain; not between the pvc pipe and the donut, but between the donut and the nut that tightens/compresses it against the pvc drain pipe.

Impatient Jim

 

[Markts30]

I was just given a box of plumbing parts, and this flange was in it...

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It is a Sioux Chief 4X4 SPGT. Playing around with it, it seems like it would fit on the OUTSIDE of the 90 coming up through the floor, rather than the pvc flange I bought that slips down inside the 90.

Is that what this flange is made for? If so, is it "OK" to use this, or is it improper/not recommended to use it in this way? Or am I waaaaaay off base? (According to my lovely bride, I'm usually way-way off! )

Thanks!
Jim

It is made to go into a 4" fitting... (it is the same size as 4" pipe...)
While it will glue around the 3" fitting hub, technically that is not an approved installation method...
I would go and buy a 3" spigot flange...
The other benefit of getting the right flange is that you can actually get proper primer and cement coverage on the flange and fitting... While you will probably be able to get the dauber in between the 3" hub and the tile, you risk making a mess of your nice new tile while doing it...

 

[jrseaberg]

I suspected this was the case...

Thanks for the reply. I already have a 3" flange, so that is what I'll use.

Thanks for the comment on the tile, too. This is my first attempt at tiling, and plumbing, too, other than "replacing" things. It just goes to show me how little I really know!!! (just don't tell my wife )

Jim

p.s. any thoughts on the shower drain question above?