It just so happens that they were using the same system I recently installed in my tile floors (Suntouch). One thing they mentioned is it is important to use the "wax-free ring systems" (they happened to show the Fluidmaster version) with heated flooring to prevent the heat from the floor melting the regular wax rings. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

Fluid-master makes a toilet seal that includes a flange with a tube, and an 'O' ring that is foam and about 1/2" thick. The foundation of a toilet is nothing without XXXXXX or toilet flange that creates a watertight seal. If you have questions about plumbing, toilets, sinks, faucets, drains, sewers, water filters, venting, water heating, showers, pumps, and other strictly PLUMBING related issues then you've come to the right place.Some wax-free toilet seals come with a 10-year guarantee, but most aren’t expected to last as long as wax models. If your flange is to high, and crooked, wax is your friend, as it will seal, and ooze to the side as needed, more on the high side, and less on the low side, but still making a seal.

Why fix something that is not broken, it has worked for a 100 years) Probably because the guy selling it wants to cash in on the wax ring market i guess. if so thats why this foam ring worked, because its higher, too high in my opinion, but could fix your height problem if the floor was re tiled, and the flange was not raised, or a tile riser was not added. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Over the years the wax had slowly melted away and when enough went down the drain, it started leaking a tiny bit. I can lift up a ceiling tile in the basement and inspect under the toilet, and no issues, as a mater of fact I need to go do that now. Plumbing education, information, advice, help and suggestions are provided by some of the most experienced plumbers who wish to "give back" to society. Over the years we have changed the toilets to the taller ADA models and Mrs Nadogail decided she likes the ONE PIECE style.

The choice between wax toilet seals and wax-free toilet seals ultimately comes down to your personal preference. A reliable toilet seal is critical for preventing leaks from the base of your toilet, but there’s more than one way to make that seal. The material’s flexibility compensates for imperfect placement of the toilet while still forming a perfect seal. It also compensates for an improperly or less than ideal installation of the flange since it has a built-in horn to direct the waste to the drain. I prefer Terry's method over the Fluidmaster instructions to use that hoaky little cardboard spacer.

Once the wax-free seal is in place, just lower the toilet onto the flange, and the ring seals as it compresses. Wax-free seals are also a safer bet in climates with temperatures that reach higher than 100 degrees. If you guys are having problems with wax rings, either there’s something wrong with your installation, level of floor or you just plain don’t know what you’re doing. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

The o-ring not only prevents water from coming back but also sewer gas smells from coming back up into the bathroom. He said caulking is a bad idea and usually against code, because it can trap moisture under the toiler and create mold. Premium quality universal 20 piece seal accessory kit for securely connecting a toilet cistern to a pan and preventing water leaks when flushing.

Bacteria could adhere to the rubber - I believe he said the material is treated to prevent that, but he's just not a fan. They used a lot of neoprene gaskets because the heat wasn't hooked up yet, and wax rings were frozen too hard to install.