Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Floor-mounted wall-outlet toilet leaks at the wall flange
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Rainer
03-01-07, 08:18 PM
For the third time now I try to stop a leak at the wall mounted flange for this floor-mounted wall-outlet siphon jet toilet.
I used the recommended felt reinforced wax ring and applied some extra wax due to the fact that the flange is not in an exact vertical plane by about 1/4 inch.
The toilet doesnt leak for about a month - then the old problem arises: Leakage at the wall connection.
This is an outside wall and with outside temperatures dropping into the 10s the wax seems to loose its sealing properties.
Are there any special wall-outlet gaskets to fix this problem?
Rainer
I used the recommended felt reinforced wax ring and applied some extra wax due to the fact that the flange is not in an exact vertical plane by about 1/4 inch.
The toilet doesnt leak for about a month - then the old problem arises: Leakage at the wall connection.
This is an outside wall and with outside temperatures dropping into the 10s the wax seems to loose its sealing properties.
Are there any special wall-outlet gaskets to fix this problem?
Rainer
adamplghtg
03-09-07, 07:53 PM
Try using a rubber seal instead.
Othello
03-13-07, 09:42 AM
Did the rubber flange work? I have seen your post on 3 different sites, and I am wondering.
I am facing a similar problem. Actually, it's not the wall flange, it's the gasket that pipes into the bowl (this is a bowl-less toilet), and while replacement is easy, the problem as I see it is actually the piping, which is "off" by about 1/4 - 1/2 inch. It appears that either someone stood on it, or it was installed poorly. I believe it's the loose plumbing that is going to cause the leak again, every time, and if your dilemma hasn't been solved it may be the same cause as well. A s you said, about a month down the line the same thing happens.
Essentially, I'm going to suggest you re-work the pipes so that they are solid and not off. I am strictly amateur, however that's my best advice. I'll let you know if mine works.
othello
I am facing a similar problem. Actually, it's not the wall flange, it's the gasket that pipes into the bowl (this is a bowl-less toilet), and while replacement is easy, the problem as I see it is actually the piping, which is "off" by about 1/4 - 1/2 inch. It appears that either someone stood on it, or it was installed poorly. I believe it's the loose plumbing that is going to cause the leak again, every time, and if your dilemma hasn't been solved it may be the same cause as well. A s you said, about a month down the line the same thing happens.
Essentially, I'm going to suggest you re-work the pipes so that they are solid and not off. I am strictly amateur, however that's my best advice. I'll let you know if mine works.
othello
Rainer
03-14-07, 10:32 PM
Did the rubber flange work? I have seen your post on 3 different sites, and I am wondering.
I am facing a similar problem. Actually, it's not the wall flange, it's the gasket that pipes into the bowl (this is a bowl-less toilet), and while replacement is easy, the problem as I see it is actually the piping, which is "off" by about 1/4 - 1/2 inch. It appears that either someone stood on it, or it was installed poorly. I believe it's the loose plumbing that is going to cause the leak again, every time, and if your dilemma hasn't been solved it may be the same cause as well. A s you said, about a month down the line the same thing happens.
Essentially, I'm going to suggest you re-work the pipes so that they are solid and not off. I am strictly amateur, however that's my best advice. I'll let you know if mine works.
othello
Thanks for the information.
However, don't bother with Home Depot, Loew's, or even your local plumber. I contacted the Plumbing Supply under this link: http://www.plumbingsupply.com/toiletrings.html
They offer all the gaskets you need.
Just let's wait and see whether this sponge gasket does the trick.
Thanks again!
Rainer
I am facing a similar problem. Actually, it's not the wall flange, it's the gasket that pipes into the bowl (this is a bowl-less toilet), and while replacement is easy, the problem as I see it is actually the piping, which is "off" by about 1/4 - 1/2 inch. It appears that either someone stood on it, or it was installed poorly. I believe it's the loose plumbing that is going to cause the leak again, every time, and if your dilemma hasn't been solved it may be the same cause as well. A s you said, about a month down the line the same thing happens.
Essentially, I'm going to suggest you re-work the pipes so that they are solid and not off. I am strictly amateur, however that's my best advice. I'll let you know if mine works.
othello
Thanks for the information.
However, don't bother with Home Depot, Loew's, or even your local plumber. I contacted the Plumbing Supply under this link: http://www.plumbingsupply.com/toiletrings.html
They offer all the gaskets you need.
Just let's wait and see whether this sponge gasket does the trick.
Thanks again!
Rainer