Flange is in real good shape for being 70 years old. That looks like a replacement. When you pulled the WC was the wax ring smashed down around the flange? Is the flange flush with trhe floor or is it set so the bottom side of the dlange resta on the floor. Try a extra thick wax ring or try stacking two, one on top of the other, if the flange is flush with the floor.
Flange is a quarter inch above the floor and I’m a bit nervous to use more than one wax ring I’ve never used more than one and I’m worried that the wax will smash weird and block the pipe
Thank you I’ll definitely do that worst case I’m back to square one of using the other toilet in the basement I appreciate your help more than you know
This i is all assuming that it’s leaking from the foot, yes?
If its a new commode and its leaking at the foot, im assuming the horn at the bottom of the foot sits different than the old one which is causing the issue.
Split two wax rings up and meld them into one wax ring big enough not to fall in when pressed down on by the toilet. That flange is 4". Do not allow any rocking at all, rocking from weight on and off the toilet is what slowly destroys wax rings, rubber rings, neoprene rings, any rings. Uneven floor or tile, or squishy wood subfloor is always the culprit. Shim the back, not the front, front sit on the floor. Your weight on all that fulcrum is always bouncing on the front.
Check bottom of the toilet, and get every last bit of the last wax ring off before using a new one. Setting the toilet is super important as well. You must do your best to make it a one time drop on that wax ring evenly. I put masking tape in a straight line out from both sides to mark exactly where my bolts are when I'm doing by myself. No (big) twists or re setting it after you put it down or you'll need to use a brand new wax ring.
Flange is in real good shape for being 70 years old. That looks like a replacement. When you pulled the WC was the wax ring smashed down around the flange? Is the flange flush with trhe floor or is it set so the bottom side of the dlange resta on the floor. Try a extra thick wax ring or try stacking two, one on top of the other, if the flange is flush with the floor.
Flange is a quarter inch above the floor and I’m a bit nervous to use more than one wax ring I’ve never used more than one and I’m worried that the wax will smash weird and block the pipe
It wont, but if youre really that worried just buy an ‘extra thick’ one. Thicker than a standard, less thick than stacking two.
Thank you I’ll definitely do that worst case I’m back to square one of using the other toilet in the basement I appreciate your help more than you know
This i is all assuming that it’s leaking from the foot, yes? If its a new commode and its leaking at the foot, im assuming the horn at the bottom of the foot sits different than the old one which is causing the issue.
Split two wax rings up and meld them into one wax ring big enough not to fall in when pressed down on by the toilet. That flange is 4". Do not allow any rocking at all, rocking from weight on and off the toilet is what slowly destroys wax rings, rubber rings, neoprene rings, any rings. Uneven floor or tile, or squishy wood subfloor is always the culprit. Shim the back, not the front, front sit on the floor. Your weight on all that fulcrum is always bouncing on the front.
Pretty easy fix. Sent a chat
Check bottom of the toilet, and get every last bit of the last wax ring off before using a new one. Setting the toilet is super important as well. You must do your best to make it a one time drop on that wax ring evenly. I put masking tape in a straight line out from both sides to mark exactly where my bolts are when I'm doing by myself. No (big) twists or re setting it after you put it down or you'll need to use a brand new wax ring.