Plumbing Help Needed Balto. County 21030

2701Jim · May 15, 2018

Had 2 new Kohler toilets installed by Lowe's contractor a little over 2 years ago and now Both wax rings are leaking. Getting no sympathy from Lowe's or contractor (12 month warranty). Would attempt this myself but my 65 year old back says no. So looking for help from a fellow MDS member. Can be done anytime at your leisure. Can pay in Cash or Ammo. Thanks, Jim 410-666-0725 Home /410-274-4243 Cell

2701Jim · May 31, 2018

Can't believe 162 views and NO Phone Calls. Still need to get this job done. Will pay in Cash or Ammo-your choice. Jim 410-666-0725 Home or 410- 274-4243 Cell

Don H · Jun 1, 2018

The only reason why the wax rings would be leaking is if the toilet is not solid and secured to the floor. Do the toilets move?

newmuzzleloader · Jun 1, 2018

Where is 21030 in Balt. Co?
And like Don H said, only reason for rings to leak is if the toilets aren't anchored down tight. Can u rock the toilet side to side? Not the tank but the bowl part. If so tighten the bolts. Why do you suspect the ring, do you get water on the floor when you flush? If not it may be the spud washer from tank to bowl or the supply line.

Rich1911 · Jun 1, 2018

Wax rings probably aren’t thick enough. The ones that come with the toilets usually aren’t.

TLL · Jun 1, 2018

I mold two wax rings together.

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rbird7282 · Jun 1, 2018

TLL said:
I mold two wax rings together.

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If the toilet flange is not on top of the flooring material, sometimes two wax rings are needed, although lately I’ve been using the waxless rings. Sometimes they work better than two rings stuck together.

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2701Jim · Jun 1, 2018

Rich1911 I believe is right on. I thought the factory rings looked skimpy when the installer was here but of course he said they would be fine. No line/tank or bowl leaks and toilets do not rock. Just small amounts of water seeping from under base. Should have help coming Tuesday 6/5. 21030 is Cockeysville but I'm closer to Timonium.

oharek · Jun 1, 2018

Just a thought.....I'ts not the toilet tanks swetting, is it? Mine are sweating bad in this humidity. I'm too frugal (cheap!) to turn the AC on to stop it.

ToolAA · Jun 1, 2018

Im sorry I cannot help with the repair but I want to recommend you check one other thing based on my own personal experience. I replaced a wax ring in our master bath a while back because I thought it was leaking. My wife would find a teaspoon of water around the back of the flange and it would reappear after cleaning.

It turned out that water was seeping through the seal of one of the two bolts that held the tank to the base. I’m guessing the rubber gaskets compress overtime.

Mightydog · Jun 1, 2018

Rich1911 said:
Wax rings probably aren’t thick enough. The ones that come with the toilets usually aren’t.

This! Had a TOTO installed by a regular plumber, everything fine for two months then noticed leak when flushed. Plumber came back and replaced wax ring with thicker one. No problem since.

foodpoison · Jun 1, 2018

If you where closer and I havn't been working 6 days a week I'd help you out. Surely there has to be a member on here closer buy to help you out. I also noticed this post was from 5/15/18. Come on someone step up and help the man out if it's not already done

2701Jim · Jun 2, 2018

Help is coming Tuesday 6/5 from a MDS member. Thanks

2701Jim · Jun 5, 2018

Problem taken care of. Thanks Jeff

hdatontodo · Jun 5, 2018

2701Jim said:
Problem taken care of. Thanks Jeff

Great.

As a general reference, I had to remove my toilet when I redid the floor. I used this nonwax ring which comes with a spacer to use if your flange is low. Being non-wax, you can reposition the commode.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fluidmaster-Better-than-Wax-Universal-Toilet-Seal-7530P24/205762183

Nobody · Jun 5, 2018

2701Jim said:
Problem taken care of. Thanks Jeff

It was my pleasure to help. Despite my recent bad knee we got it done.

Your generosity was to much.

NOBODY

Mightydog · Jun 5, 2018

So what was the issue? Not thick enough wax ring? Inquiring minds want to know!

2701Jim · Jun 5, 2018

Nobody · Jun 5, 2018

Yes, old wax rings were thin, replaced with thicker ones with flange that required me to sit on toilet (with pants on) to seat the toilet to the floor.
Glad to help a fellow MDS'er. What a GREAT community

NOBODY

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