NickG
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I installed a Toto and I'm scared to turn the tank nuts to the point that allows the tank to set on the base so it doesn't wobble. I feel like the tank SHOULD set on the base, but I worry that is too much stress on the floor of the tank at the bolts.
You always hear, "Be careful not to tighten too much" but how much is too much?
Also, the floor in my bathrom is ceramic tile. The guy that did it was NOT worried about keeping it level by the toilet. I set the toilet in place and was amazed at how high off the floor it was in the back. Much worse than the one being replaced (I equate this to the added contact points inside the perimeter of the base).
I turned it upside down and layed a healthy bead of bathroom caulk on the contact edge of. I let it set a little bit, then installed the tank. I then shot more around the bottom of the tank, cleaned up the excess, shoved a few plastic shims where they seemed to be needed, and let it sit.
The tank feels 100% solid when my 220 lbs has a seat on it. I do worry that, due to the additional contact points within the perimeter of the base edge, maybe there is more stress on some parts of the base than others.
If the toilet doesn't budge one bit, should I just stop worrying?
You always hear, "Be careful not to tighten too much" but how much is too much?
Also, the floor in my bathrom is ceramic tile. The guy that did it was NOT worried about keeping it level by the toilet. I set the toilet in place and was amazed at how high off the floor it was in the back. Much worse than the one being replaced (I equate this to the added contact points inside the perimeter of the base).
I turned it upside down and layed a healthy bead of bathroom caulk on the contact edge of. I let it set a little bit, then installed the tank. I then shot more around the bottom of the tank, cleaned up the excess, shoved a few plastic shims where they seemed to be needed, and let it sit.
The tank feels 100% solid when my 220 lbs has a seat on it. I do worry that, due to the additional contact points within the perimeter of the base edge, maybe there is more stress on some parts of the base than others.
If the toilet doesn't budge one bit, should I just stop worrying?