Plumb Pak K836-1 Standard Toilet Wax Gasket, for Use with 3 in Or 4 in Waste Lines

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There are several different types of toilet. The best toilet for you will depend on your personal preferences and the space where it will be installed. Below is a list of the different types of toilet you can get: Close Coupled Toilet Connect the water pipe to the cistern and using a wrench, tighten up until it’s nice and secure. If your cistern is connected to the toilet; a close coupled toilet for example, then you’ll need to connect it to the toilet using the nuts and washers provided. Adding a small amount of sealant where the bolt sits against the cistern will add an extra level of waterproofing. Your toilet must be situated on a level surface to work correctly. If the surface slopes upwards or downwards, not only will your toilet not sit flush to the floor, it may not work properly. During the preparation, you must ensure that the surface is level before your plumber comes to fit it. If you make a mistake when installing the toilet and deform the wax ring, there is a good chance you will have a leak when you turn on the water. And when you deform the wax ring, you cannot remodel it. You will need to buy another one. It, therefore, helps to do a little investigation to find the source of the water. If it is a leaking wax ring, you must replace it as soon as possible.

A toilet wax ring is a ring of molded wax on a short plastic pipe that is used to create a water-tight seal between the bottom of the toilet and the drainpipe. Rubber gasket seals have, in recent times, proved to be an excellent alternative to wax rings.Once you've done this, remove any leftover water in the bowl or cistern using an old sponge or rags. Step 4 Secure the toilet to the floor (if it’s a floor-standing toilet) or to the wall if it’s a wall-hung toilet. Next, you'll want to straddle the bowl and lift the tank up off the bowl. Be sure you lift with your legs so it's safe, as the cistern can be quite heavy. Step 6 Any challenges with accessing your plumbing could increase the cost of your toilet installation. Common issues include working in narrow or tight spaces – this is a specific problem in cloakroom toilets, toilets in loft conversions and in en-suites.

Whether you’re removing a toilet to replace it with a new one or simply change your flooring, we’ll show you how to remove a toilet with as little fuss as possible. Removing an old toilet is easy with a bit of guidance, but there are a few things you need to remember.With low level or high level toilets the process is slightly different and may require some professional help. Follow your product’s instructions at all times as these cisterns do differ from one to another. Measure up your cistern against the walls and mark out your drill holes. Ensure the piping lines up with your toilet and use a spirit level to ensure the cistern isn’t wonky. Your water supply pipe will typically be above the cistern itself so if you’re installing your toilet from scratch then we recommend getting a professional to help here. If you are installing a new toilet as part of a bathroom replacement, once the toilet has been removed, you will need to wait for any flooring to be fitted and finished before the new toilet can be set in place. Floor levelling