Steve Smith
We have had numerous problems with water leaks from base of handicap toilet. Replaced wax ring several times. Placed wax ring on base of toilet then set toilet. Any recommendations?: : I have a brownish stain developing around the edge of the bottom of my commode where it attches to the floor. The stain is getting a little bigger, I am guessing that the seal between the toilet and the waste pipe is bad. What do you think?: It is probably the seal under the bowl. Turn off the : water supply and flush the toilet to be sure the water : is off. Disconnect the supply connection to the tank : and then unscrew the bolts that hold the bowl to : the floor. Carefully lift the toilet and clean off any : old wax from the flange and the bottom of the bowl. : Place a new wax ring on the flange, put new bolts : in the slots on the flange and reset the toilet. Hand : tighten the bolts, then sit on the bowl to push the : wax down and then tighten the bolts a little more, DO : NOT OVERTIGHTEN, YOU MAY CRACK THE BOWL. Reconnect the : supply, turn on the water and check for leaks. Caulk around : the base of the toilet with a good tub and tile caulk. : That should do the job. Good luck!: Ken: Ken Goldman, MP : President : Kenco Plumbing & Heating, Inc. : 13220 Wisteria Drive, N5 : Germantown, MD 20874 : USA : 1-800-58-KENCO : fax 301-990-0056 : http://www.kencoplumb.com: ========================================= : | Setting the standard for PLUMBING SERVICE : | to residential and commercial property managers : | for the TWENTY FIRST CENTURY! : **************************************************************
