Alchemist
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I just purchased a Toto Drake last week and was looking forward to putting it in this weekend. Measured my roughin on all three toilets in the house and 12" was used. The one that I'm actually replacing had cheated the 12" by just a little (e.g. 1"), and the toilet tank lid on that one actually rubbed up against the wall. All three old toilets in my house were the Gerber WaterSaver and were for 12" rough-in. Imagine my surprise and subsequent cursing when I pulled the toilet today and saw a plumber had used (for new installation back in 1988 when house was built) a damn offset closet flange. What is more, it was one of those oval opening ones. The vent pipe comes right off of the drain line - I can see it. I had always had trouble with this toilet flushing, even after snaking, and now I know why. Hell, I was blaming my youngsters for throwing things (toys, shells, etc.) down the crapper, but its the damn plumber I need to go after.
Question: Should I pull the flange and go with a good Sioux Chief Full Flush Offset Closet Flange and try to live with this (and install the Drake) or should I put in a straight flange and go with a 10" rough in toilet? I really hope I don't have to do the latter.
PS - the builder of my home was/is one of biggest cheat in eastern NC. Uses the WORST HVAC guys (I have testified against them in court) ever seen. Used a plumber nicknamed 'Leakin' Larry'. He frequently paid off inspectors in the Greenville area. Anyone want his or his cronies' names, just PM me.
Question: Should I pull the flange and go with a good Sioux Chief Full Flush Offset Closet Flange and try to live with this (and install the Drake) or should I put in a straight flange and go with a 10" rough in toilet? I really hope I don't have to do the latter.
PS - the builder of my home was/is one of biggest cheat in eastern NC. Uses the WORST HVAC guys (I have testified against them in court) ever seen. Used a plumber nicknamed 'Leakin' Larry'. He frequently paid off inspectors in the Greenville area. Anyone want his or his cronies' names, just PM me.
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