Molo
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I have suspicions that my toilet is leaking but can't tell how much. It is a used toilet that i just re-installed into the bathrrom after replacing the floor. The install went great. I used a large wax riing that I appled to the toilet base first and then set the toilet down evenly onto the newly installed flange which is sitting on top of the floor as it should be. There was no rocking or shaking of the bowl to break the wax seal. I tightened the toilet flange bolts down and the toilet is sitting evenly without rocking on the floor. I noticed a small crack on the side of the base where it meets the floor (it is not coming from the flange bolt area). It feels like there is moisture near this crack but I haven't really seen any water pooling up. I am confused because it seems as if this part of the base is only structural and there are no water passageways near the outside of the base. Any ideas?
Also, the toilet sat outside for a night or two with about 2 " of water in the bowl, and I noticed the water froze in the bowl. I visually inspected the bowl and what parts of the trap-way that I could see from the top and bottom, and didn't see any leaks.
If the trapway were cracked where would I see the water collecting? The toilet is set on a linoleum floor and the linoleum goes underneath the new flange if this could effect you responses.
Thanks for your help,
Molo
Also, the toilet sat outside for a night or two with about 2 " of water in the bowl, and I noticed the water froze in the bowl. I visually inspected the bowl and what parts of the trap-way that I could see from the top and bottom, and didn't see any leaks.
If the trapway were cracked where would I see the water collecting? The toilet is set on a linoleum floor and the linoleum goes underneath the new flange if this could effect you responses.
Thanks for your help,
Molo