Problem with Flange Height for install the Toto Unifit

[Charles Truong]

The top of my flange is 1/2" tall from top to the tile floor.
I assume it is too tall for install the unfit
it is ok on the dry run.
but if I put a wax ring or fluid master wax free ring it is too tall.
hope for some input to resolve this problem
Thanks

 

[Reach4]

it is ok on the dry run.
but if I put a wax ring or fluid master wax free ring it is too tall.

No problem. A wax ring (with no horn) can squish down to zero thickness. If your dry fit looked like this, you would worry: https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?attachments/unifit-jpg.9208/

I would pack and form the wax manually rather than just setting the ring down. You don't want the wax to be squishing into path of the flush. That care may be unnecessary, but I did it when I installed my Unifit adapter.

 

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[Charles Truong]

On the dry fit without any seal.
Unifit cover the flange completely with bottle of unifit touch the floor surface.
But if I use fluid master wax less seal. It rise about 1/4 inch above the floor level.
So I assume that waxless option is not good?
unless I can find low waxless ring
Thanks

 

[WJcandee]

Or just get a plain old wax ring without a plastic "horn" or "funnel" in it and use that. Some of the wax will squish out, but you will have a seal.

Like this one -- all wax, no plastic: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Bol-Wax-Gasket-007004/100211506

 

[Charles Truong]

I am afraid that what I have to do. did want to mess around with wax stuff.
I might to manual put the wax since there are not much clearance between the flange and unfit.
afraid wax will get into drain hole and it might cause more problem

 

[Reach4]

I am afraid that what I have to do. did want to mess around with wax stuff.

It is easier with the Unifit for the novice in a way. So the reasons for wanting a waxless solution are not there. You might need to re-position a conventional toilet or add shims, so getting it right the first time takes more skill. With the Unifit, no heavy thing to lift or shim or re-position.

The hard part may be drilling the 4 holes on the side near the wall. Porcelain tile is very hard. Ceramic tile is easier.

You should not be squeamish about touching and molding wax. However you can wear nitrile gloves, and any potential concerns should go away. Use wax.

 

[WJcandee]

And don't worry about wax getting in the drain hole.

 

[Charles Truong]

not squeamish about wax, it just messy.
I m worry about the height of the flange, since this the first time to put a unifit in.
just afraid since the unifit barely cover the flange, there might not be much wax left to have complete seal?
hole already drilled in granite tile, that was a easy part for me.
thank you for everything.
any thought about the Oatey Wax Free Gasket. it is super thin rubber ring.
Does it work in this case.
just a thought.

 

[Waynebonnelljr@gmail]

No problem. A wax ring (with no horn) can squish down to zero thickness. If your dry fit looked like this, you would worry: https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?attachments/unifit-jpg.9208/

I would pack and form the wax manually rather than just setting the ring down. You don't want the wax to be squishing into path of the flush. That care may be unnecessary, but I did it when I installed my Unifit adapter.

I agree. One half inch is great for a good deal. Picture what will happen when you set the bowl and your golden.

 

[Reach4]

any thought about the Oatey Wax Free Gasket. it is super thin rubber ring.

Not as thin as wax. Zero, remember.

If you think you might need more wax, buy 2 rings or get an extra thick ring. I doubt you would need more than one standard ring.

Wax is not really messy. A dry rag or paper towel will wipe it up. Yes, it is a little sticky on the fingers. You have nitrile gloves, don't you? They are good for other tasks too.

 

[Charles Truong]

Just finish place the toto in.
use wax. so far so good.
Thank you again from everyone.

 

[Reach4]

Good. With Unifit, you can insert shims to level the toilet if needed, and then you want to caulk around the base. https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/caulk-base-of-toilet.62999/#post-466934

 

[WJcandee]

Happy to help!! Congratulations! Enjoy your toilet, and let us know how it's working for you!