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Wax Ring? UPDATE
Smitty500mag
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I'm getting ready to install my new toilet and I went to pick up a new wax ring and new anchor bolts etc. and while at Home Depot I saw this Fluidmaster not wax ring. I've used other products that Fluidmaster makes and never had any problems with them. Anyway I bought one plus I bought a regular wax ring just in case I decide not to use the Fluidmaster.
So what is your guys opinion. A Fluidmaster better than wax or the old standard wax ring?
So what is your guys opinion. A Fluidmaster better than wax or the old standard wax ring?
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Right there in * capital letters, BETTER THAN WAX.
Brad Steele
Attach to the bottom of the toilet first as opposed to trying to fit the toilet to the seal.
Here is a link with a picture and some ideas both pro and con in regards to the waxless seal.
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/wax-ring-or-fluidmaster-waxless-gasket.1143/
Did you not read the box?
Right there in * capital letters, BETTER THAN WAX.
Thanks Don. How stupid of me. [:)]
quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
Did you not read the box?
Right there in * capital letters, BETTER THAN WAX.
Thanks Don. How stupid of me. [:)]
Just glad to help, Smitty.[:)]
Brad Steele
If you toilet is not mounted tight, or has a wobble or uneven floor base, use the silicone ring. It will bounce back.
If it's solid and bolts down tight, the wax ring is fine and you may choose either.
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
TIP: Put a couple of straws on the bolts when setting the toilet over the wax seal it will help you guide the toilet over the bolt holes.
TIP: Put a couple of straws on the bolts when setting the toilet over the wax seal it will help you guide the toilet over the bolt holes.
Thanks, that sounds like a great idea. I was dreading trying to line those dang things up. That'll be a great help on the old back. I'm sure my wife will appreciate that too since it'll probably cut down on the cussing. [:)]
I have never heard of any problems with the Korky. Have saw one Fluidmaster that leak.
Here is my Question with jumping in and using foam/rubber. How will it hold up to the chemicals and such in the long run? Wax is a proven thing and has been used for many many years with no problems. The new ones who knows?
If it's not broke, don't fix it. How long have we all been using wax without a problem. I will stick to the wax ring. We change hoppers what, like once every 15 to 20 years?????
We also used to use rocks, leaves, corncobs, and even fingers...well, some did![;)]
Here's how to tell.
If you toilet is not mounted tight, or has a wobble or uneven floor base, use the silicone ring. It will bounce back.
If it's solid and bolts down tight, the wax ring is fine and you may choose either.
If the toilet moves, it needs to be shimmed before being calked.
You can chew the excess wax like taffy,off a wax ring,,the new one,not so much,,
Yep the used ones are seasoned well and really tasty. [:)]
You can chew the excess wax like taffy,off a wax ring,,the new one,not so much,,
im going to replace mine soon, send me an address ill send you my old one [:D]
quote:Originally posted by Oakie
If it's not broke, don't fix it. How long have we all been using wax without a problem. I will stick to the wax ring. We change hoppers what, like once every 15 to 20 years?????
We also used to use rocks, leaves, corncobs, and even fingers...well, some did![;)]
Rocks, never
Leaves, on occasion when out hunting.
Fingers, I ain't going there
Corncobs.. Hot damn,corncobs are more efficient than anything I ever used. They get traction that Charmin can only dream about.
If you've never gotten up close and personal with corncobs, you just ain't country.
Rubber has been known to break.
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Or shim the bowl with coins, then push grout around the perimeter of the bowl.
We are on pins and needles.
What did you choose?
Don
Brad Steele
Damn, Smitty.
We are on pins and needles.
What did you choose?
Don
I just checked the tracking number and my new toilet will be delivered tomorrow between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
I'm leaning toward the Fluidmaster. At least if it don't work I can lift the toilet back up without making a mess and put the wax ring on it.
I hope that helps you relax. [:)]
Til Shes Packed Down (Seated) And Tighten the Bolts
Do not Ever Caulk Around a Toilet It Will Only hide a leak if it Does Develope Then Rot Your Floor............
In America, the flange sits on the finished floor. In England, at least with this toilet, the flange has to be flush with the finished floor. Dang! Found out after the flange was already installed!
As with everything I do it always gets complicated. What is it now you might ask?
Well the idiots sent 2 different colors. The toilet bowl is white which is what I ordered but the tank is a tan color. The boxes were marked correctly so it's not the sellers fault. Some numb scull at the factory evidently put the tank in the wrong box. It's no wonder that companies go out of business these days. The younger generation can't do $#!+ unless they've got that damn I Phone stuck up their *!![:(!]
Two tone toilet
Use a "Double Wax" Ring With Cone, Seat it Right put You Big ol Butt Right On it And Load It Up Right With A Good Ol Fashioned Rotation Of the glutemus Maximus
Til Shes Packed Down (Seated) And Tighten the Bolts
Do not Ever Caulk Around a Toilet It Will Only hide a leak if it Does Develope Then Rot Your Floor............
Yep ^^^^^^^^^^^^
Two tone toilet
Hum, I didn't think of that. And if I were to put a vinyl lid on it that would really set it off and maybe some landau lights for that finishing touch? [:D]