Toilet leak.. HELP!

dpg · 10-25-2017, 06:03 AM

If your bothering to have a plumber come out just have them fix it.

Merrymeeting · 10-25-2017, 06:28 AM

I'm guessing you'll need to replace more than a wax ring. Often, by the time you set water, the problem has been going on for some time, resulting in rotted flooring. I wouldn't be surprised if, once you remove the toilet, you see more work is needed to repair the area around the base.

upthesaukee · 10-25-2017, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

If your bothering to have a plumber come out just have them fix it.

I agree. If you call a plumber to come out and diagnose the problem, then tell him you will take care of it yourself, you are wasting his time. Additionally, the next time you have a problem that may or may not be within your capabilities and call him, he will likely take his time getting back to you, if ever. Our local tradesmen have enough to do without having their time wasted. You will already be paying him to come out and he may be able to fix it in one visit.

JMHO

Dave

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rsmlp · 10-25-2017, 07:32 AM

call a professional

Outdoorsman · 10-25-2017, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I agree. If you call a plumber to come out and diagnose the problem, then tell him you will take care of it yourself, you are wasting his time. Additionally, the next time you have a problem that may or may not be within your capabilities and call him, he will likely take his time getting back to you, if ever. Our local tradesmen have enough to do without having their time wasted. You will already be paying him to come out and he may be able to fix it in one visit.

Exactly! This is why I threw down the $80 in my particular situation. I knew he had to do work to diagnose the problem and that was certainly not within the realm of what a "free estimate" would or should be. So I would have already been paying for his professional opinion, lets just do it now, one time. I am sure it was cheaper (for me) to just do it.

tummyman · 10-25-2017, 08:07 PM

I bought this to fix a bad toilet installation by a plumber. After many years of adding bigger wax rings, etc. I decided to try this product. Well, it is OUTSTANDING. Works terrific. Took about 15 minutes to fix the toilet...wobbled, leaked, etc. Problem 100% solved. I am sold on it !!!

OATEY 43400 Set-Rite Toilet Flange Extension Kit, 1/4" - 1-5/8", Red, Yellow

Check out this video....explains everything !
Set-Rite Toilet Flange Extender Installation - YouTube
Video for OATEY 43400 Set-Rite Toilet Flange Extension Kit, 1/4" - 1-5/8", Red, Yellow▶ 5:17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hutLTIsm8o

SIKSUKR · 10-27-2017, 07:32 AM

If you have a rocking toilet because of an uneven floor, its easy to fix. I would put a new wax ring and use these wedges. I tiled my first floor many moons ago in a bathroom and I found out I needed more practice. It was uneven. These wedges worked great and are hidden after caulking.

JEEPONLY · 10-27-2017, 04:22 PM

About four years ago I replaced an old, low-sitting, 5 gal. flusher with a higher-sitting 1.6 gal. flusher. When I got it apart, things looked pretty clean, all things considered. The problem that arose was that the metal ring (that holds the bolts) had a 5 inch id., which was needed to fit over the pipe. I couldn't find a replacement as it seemed everything available is 4 inch id. As gross as it may sound, the old metal ring was barely rusted, and barely bent. I straightened it out, thoroughly cleaned it, and gave it several coats of Rustoleum primer and finish paint.

Has anyone come across this problem? Believe me, I reused the original ring, because NO ONE could sell me one like it!

Woody38 · 10-27-2017, 06:02 PM

I had a problem with a leaking flush once and the flange needed repair. Fortunately my plumber was able to do the trick. He heated up some lead in his truck and made the repair, saying that the young plumbers would not know how to do the job. He was a good find. Got him when I renovated a bathroom and needed a plumber to do the installation of the new sink, flush and shower. Also saved me much money. All the plumbers I called wanted $800 for each fixture.

10-25-2017, 07:32 AM	#4
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 474 Thanks: 5 Thanked 164 Times in 84 Posts	seriously? call a professional

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SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	If you have a rocking toilet because of an uneven floor, its easy to fix. I would put a new wax ring and use these wedges. I tiled my first floor many moons ago in a bathroom and I found out I needed more practice. It was uneven. These wedges worked great and are hidden after caulking. Attached Images __________________ SIKSUKR

10-27-2017, 04:22 PM	#8
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Toilet Replacement About four years ago I replaced an old, low-sitting, 5 gal. flusher with a higher-sitting 1.6 gal. flusher. When I got it apart, things looked pretty clean, all things considered. The problem that arose was that the metal ring (that holds the bolts) had a 5 inch id., which was needed to fit over the pipe. I couldn't find a replacement as it seemed everything available is 4 inch id. As gross as it may sound, the old metal ring was barely rusted, and barely bent. I straightened it out, thoroughly cleaned it, and gave it several coats of Rustoleum primer and finish paint. Has anyone come across this problem? Believe me, I reused the original ring, because NO ONE could sell me one like it!

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10-25-2017, 06:03 AM	#1
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,592 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	If your bothering to have a plumber come out just have them fix it.

10-25-2017, 06:28 AM	#2
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I'm guessing you'll need to replace more than a wax ring. Often, by the time you set water, the problem has been going on for some time, resulting in rotted flooring. I wouldn't be surprised if, once you remove the toilet, you see more work is needed to repair the area around the base.

10-25-2017, 08:07 PM	#6
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 833 Thanks: 256 Thanked 672 Times in 243 Posts	I bought this to fix a bad toilet installation by a plumber. After many years of adding bigger wax rings, etc. I decided to try this product. Well, it is OUTSTANDING. Works terrific. Took about 15 minutes to fix the toilet...wobbled, leaked, etc. Problem 100% solved. I am sold on it !!! OATEY 43400 Set-Rite Toilet Flange Extension Kit, 1/4" - 1-5/8", Red, Yellow Check out this video....explains everything ! Set-Rite Toilet Flange Extender Installation - YouTube Video for OATEY 43400 Set-Rite Toilet Flange Extension Kit, 1/4" - 1-5/8", Red, Yellow▶ 5:17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hutLTIsm8o

10-27-2017, 06:02 PM	#9
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	I had a problem with a leaking flush once and the flange needed repair. Fortunately my plumber was able to do the trick. He heated up some lead in his truck and made the repair, saying that the young plumbers would not know how to do the job. He was a good find. Got him when I renovated a bathroom and needed a plumber to do the installation of the new sink, flush and shower. Also saved me much money. All the plumbers I called wanted $800 for each fixture.