Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Replace toilet flange, lead pipe, concrete floor?

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MikeC1
02-21-09, 10:42 AM
I had a rocking toilet. Removed the toilet and found a thin lead pipe and a cracked flange. I was able to pull the flange loose with my hand. The lead is soft and jagged and I can trim with snips as far down as necessary. I can see a PVC elbow about 18" down.
Can I get a replacement flange (pvc or other material) from a big hardware store, or will I need a plumbing supply, that I can slide down into the lead pipe and set the the flange into fresh concrete (1/2 thick, 1" deep) under and around the flange? Would that little concrete support the new flange and commode?

furd
02-21-09, 11:24 AM
Did you ask this question on the Terry Love forum? If yes, I'm sorry those guys couldn't give you better answer.

Is this in a slab or do you have crawlspace? If it is a slab then I think you need to cut out enough concrete to be able to install the proper PVC fittings and then replace the concrete.
shacko
02-21-09, 01:59 PM
MikeC1: I wish you could post a picture. I've never seen a lead pipe hooked up to a pvc ell, dosen't make any sense. :confused:

MikeC2
02-24-09, 01:12 PM
I'm flabbergasted that there is a user here named "MikeC1". I just joined and didn't even look. So no handle jack intended...