Hi, I was doing some research and a lot of the results seemed to take me back here. I figured I'd ask directly. I have very little plumbing experience.
Last night I got home to a toilet that started leaking immediately after a bathroom break at 10:30pm. It was leaking from the bolt holes and upon further inspection, I found that both bolts had been completely rusted through and in two pieces. When I lifted the toilet I found that the wax ring had a smidgen of wax left on one side of it. When I looked at the flange, it appeared to be a cast iron flange that had completely corroded. Unfortunately, I'm relatively certain that it needs replacement. The flange also seems to be recessed as it sits on the concrete and not the tile.
I found some videos and sites that suggest a cold chisel to break off the flange and then replacing it with whatever new flange I may purchase. I'm not sure how to proceed. I had purchased a wax ring with a funnel (which seems to be the incorrect purchase or possibly half of the correct purchase based on what I've read thus far) and a bolt kit of an unknown metal. I was tired and frustrated, sue me.
I think I have to get a stainless steel flange, some stainless steel concrete bolts, a cold chisel, latex caulk, and a regular wax ring to fix this, but I'm not sure. What do you guys suggest and how would I get those corroded bolts out of there?
Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I'll post more pics when I can tonight, probably around 7pm, maybe a bit earlier.
--- Update 1 ---
It is a bit gross. Taken immediately after lifting the toilet.
--- Update 2 ---
A gallery of some close ups of the flange.
http://minus.com/mUhxh3I5Y/8g
Last night I got home to a toilet that started leaking immediately after a bathroom break at 10:30pm. It was leaking from the bolt holes and upon further inspection, I found that both bolts had been completely rusted through and in two pieces. When I lifted the toilet I found that the wax ring had a smidgen of wax left on one side of it. When I looked at the flange, it appeared to be a cast iron flange that had completely corroded. Unfortunately, I'm relatively certain that it needs replacement. The flange also seems to be recessed as it sits on the concrete and not the tile.
I found some videos and sites that suggest a cold chisel to break off the flange and then replacing it with whatever new flange I may purchase. I'm not sure how to proceed. I had purchased a wax ring with a funnel (which seems to be the incorrect purchase or possibly half of the correct purchase based on what I've read thus far) and a bolt kit of an unknown metal. I was tired and frustrated, sue me.
I think I have to get a stainless steel flange, some stainless steel concrete bolts, a cold chisel, latex caulk, and a regular wax ring to fix this, but I'm not sure. What do you guys suggest and how would I get those corroded bolts out of there?
Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I'll post more pics when I can tonight, probably around 7pm, maybe a bit earlier.
--- Update 1 ---
It is a bit gross. Taken immediately after lifting the toilet.
--- Update 2 ---
A gallery of some close ups of the flange.
http://minus.com/mUhxh3I5Y/8g
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