Toilet Flange Wax Ring Replacement Part 2 of 2

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This is video #2 of a 3-part series. The videos are:

Part 1 of 2 = http://youtu.be/7hI3StNiGmQ?hd=1
Part 2 of 2 = http://youtu.be/0oUlAV3eak0?hd=1
Part Overview = http://youtu.be/uyTZKlGcCXU?hd=1

To view the Wax Ring Replacement Playlist = http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF27FA42B3859212

Next, slide out and remove the bolts from the sewer flange and place them in the trash bag. Lastly, clean up any remaining wax with the scraper and paper towels and place them into the trash bag. The sewer flange should be clean of any wax and debris.

Once the sewer flange is clean, inspect the flange to ensure that it is not damaged in any way. If the sewer flange or sub-flooring is damaged, they will need to be repaired accordingly.

Wax Ring Replacement

If the sewer flange is in good condition then the new wax ring can be installed. To install the new wax ring first remove the soft wax ring from its tray by griping the center plastic hole carefully, and pulling off the plastic tray. Next, place the wax ring onto the sewer flange with the narrow end of the plastic lip inserted into the flange. Center and adjust the ring as needed. Now slide the plastic holding washers down the mounting bolts and set the new bolts into the mounting channels along the edge of the toilet flange and slide them into place.

Toilet Replacement

Once the wax ring and mounting bolts are all in place then the area is ready to have the toilet remounted. Lay a straight edge on the floor next to the mounting bolts to help mark the bolts position. Begin by placing the base of the toilet over the sewer flange with the mounting bolts passing through the openings at the base. Once the base is in the correct position push down on the toilet compressing the wax ring around the toilet's drainpipe.

Now that the toilet base is mounted, take the plastic cap rings and slide them down the mounting bolts, followed by the corresponding metal washers and nuts. Tighten both mounting nuts by hand until they are firmly in place. When both bolts are hand tightened, take a socket wrench and finish tightening the bolts so the toilet does not move at all. Keep in mind the toilet's base can only withstand a few pounds of torque.
With the toilet securely mounted to the flooring the bolts can be trimmed to a quarter-inch past the nut. Using a mini-hacksaw carefully cut off the remainder of the mounting bolts so the entire bolt can be hidden under the plastic cap. Once both bolts are cut, snap the plastic cap cover over the bolts for a clean safe appearance.

After the caps are fastened, connect the water supply valve's tanks hose to the shank of the fill assembly. Turn on the water supply valve and fill the tank of the toilet, looking for any possible leaks. Make adjustments to the water level and any internal parts if necessary. When all adjustments are complete, cycle the toilet and look for any leaks. Once all inspections are done replace the tank lid and the job is complete.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Toilet
• Repairs
• Wax
• Ring
• Replacement
• Leaking
• Sub-Floor
• Cement
• Flange

[supr4rce]

Who puts carpet in a bathroom!? That carpet must be so nasty!

[Episcleritis]

Thank you for posting this tutorial.

[mtriv111]

Unfortunately, with that setup, the wood would rot and the the toilet would fall into the kitchen before you'd feel the carpet getting wet by a leak.

[Ewoire]

sorry meant long run



[Ewoire]

never seen a bathroom with carpet but i know cleaning up a old wax ring can be very nasty but i know its not a bad idea to replace everything on a toilet if its needs it then you dont have to worry about stuff breaking in the long wrong for years to come what we did on ares

[boneerooo]

Not very hard, Last time I paid a plumber $100 for this job. Do it myself now. THANKS!

[SeO]

well looks like ill be a plumber this sat. lol

[RapIsDeadly]

If yall have a dribble dick then maybe yall ought to sit down with you go pee.

[gizmotwadlebutt]

Final step is to start cussing, When the wax ring is not sealed correctly and do it all over again. Or when you can't get the water supply line to stop that little drip that seems to always happen. You must cuss all that way to the hardware store for more parts. Then once you have it fixed you must stay in a bad mood all day because you had to work on a toilet. As you may tell been there done that. LOL

[sedschro]

carpet around the toilet? nasty

[UnitedPebbles]

@supr4rce

What? It is just like wearing the same clothes for a few decades! or underwear, that is. Hahahaha