I suggest you try the following search in this forum: wax ring shims levelAdvise on how to check or clean the waste drain-may have a blockage?
It hasn't been around all that long, so I'm not sure there is a good answer to that question, but the material is pretty robust.What is the life expectancy of Sani Seal? Does it hold up as long as a wax gasket?
Yes.Best to replace this toilet?
Can this be what was causing the slow flushing and repeated clogging?
With the toilet reinstalled, pour 1/2 gallon of muriatic acid through a funnel into the flush valve overflow tube in the tank. Pour the remaining half gallon into the bowl. Ventilate and leave the area for 30 to 60 minutes. Brush the bowl thoroughly, giving special attention to recessed area in the bottom of the bowl with the siphon jet, and under the rim. The acid will dissolve the mineral deposits, greatly improve flush performance, and make your toilet bowl sparkle.Well, I finally removed the toilet. What I noticed is that the small hole in the
lower/front of the toilet bowl is clogged with what looks to be a calcium deposit?
It chips out and is very gritty.
Can this be what was causing the slow flushing and repeated clogging?
Best to replace this toilet?
Slowly pour maybe an extra quart of water into the bowl. If the water rises and stays higher compared to before you started pouring, yes. Check that the little bowl refill hose is pointing into the overflow tube. If it is, replace the fill valve with one with an adjustable refill.*Also, I noticed that another of our original 1987 Kohler toilets seems to have a low water level after flushing.
Is there an adjustment for this?
You do not want a flange with a PVC ring. A flange with a metal ring is good. A flange with a stainless steel ring is best .*I am also replacing the old toilet flange. Thinking of using a PVC instead of the steel that was used originally. PVC a good idea?
The original flange was placed on the plywood floor. The tile was installed and the flange sits below the level of the finished tile floor.
What you do could vary according to how far recessed the flange is. For example, Saniseal says you can use a single Saniseal for a flange whose top is as much as 3/8 inch below the floor.Should I use the over sized wax ring again, or is there a way to build the flange up to tile level?
I filled the bowl to the normal water level with straight vinegar. Will the vinegar flow into the siphon tube on its own?
Also, I noticed that another of our original 1987 Kohler toilets seems to have a low water level after flushing.
Is there an adjustment for this?
Thinking of using a PVC instead of the steel that was used originally. PVC a good idea?
The original flange was placed on the plywood floor. The tile was installed and the flange sits below the level of the finished tile floor.
is there a way to build the flange up to tile level?
By now, you have quite an investment in this toilet. If you did not start out with an attachment, you probably have one now.Quick update on the toilets. I still have the problem toilet soaking in vinegar which
is doing a great job loosening the mineral deposits.
I suggest that you consider treating your water. Is this well water? In that case, I would get a water test that tests for iron, pH, manganese, hardness, and more.Is there anything we can put into the tanks to avoid the rust build up?
This is awkward, but...
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