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Leaking around base...

I am renovating my bathroom, & put down new plywood over the old. The down-pipe flange is now level with the floor.  I purchased a new toilet & an extra-thick wax ring (with flange). After several wax ring purchases, I STILL can't get a good seal!! It keeps leaking around the base! Any ideas would save me from throwing the toilet out the window, and be greatly appreciated.

FrustratedYell


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Go back to the hardware store.  You can buy a toilet flange replacement that slips into the drain pipe.  That will allow you to raise the flange to the proper height without risking leaks.
Posted 2008-04-14T18:46:47Z
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Thank-you! I will give it a try.
Posted 2008-04-14T18:51:10Z
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If it's not fun, you're doing it wrong.

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You're welcome

 
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If I am up early, I am going to get more than just your worms.

WinkHi, I would agree with Profitbob. However, I would make sure that the product that raises the flange does not restrict the pipe size. You want to keep the diameter as large as possible. So, a spacer to raise the flange height would be a better choice. IMHO, EricDaPlumber EricDaPlumber's Blog

 
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