Hi folks, very novice DIYer here. This site is a terrific resource, so thanks to Mr. Love for hosting and all of the information.
Questions are:
(1) We had a slow leak at the base of one of our toilets. Presumed wax ring leak. I removed the toilet and changed out the wax ring, but still leaking. I am going to try the wax-free kit next.
The only thing that was strange was that when I removed the toilet and the old wax ring from the flange, there was water around the flange. Is this supposed to be there? I am presuming that this is present because the prior wax ring was leaky. But just want to make sure this is a typical finding. Should I just sop it up with towels???
(2) We apparently have an offset flange. Can I still use the wax free kit or should I use a standard wax kit?
Thanks in advance and sorry for asking probably obvious questions.
Questions are:
(1) We had a slow leak at the base of one of our toilets. Presumed wax ring leak. I removed the toilet and changed out the wax ring, but still leaking. I am going to try the wax-free kit next.
The only thing that was strange was that when I removed the toilet and the old wax ring from the flange, there was water around the flange. Is this supposed to be there? I am presuming that this is present because the prior wax ring was leaky. But just want to make sure this is a typical finding. Should I just sop it up with towels???
(2) We apparently have an offset flange. Can I still use the wax free kit or should I use a standard wax kit?
Thanks in advance and sorry for asking probably obvious questions.
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