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    Opened the wall -drain pretty close to where I want the toilet-can I install a wall mount toilet here ?

    If I do not want to move the toilet sit to align with the drain I will have to use a 2x6 carrier (which allows the carrier elbow to protrude and pivot in the vertical plan at the back of the carrier. As per the below diagram for the 2x6 carrier the biggest quote front to back is 4 3/4" which...
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    Opened the wall -drain pretty close to where I want the toilet-can I install a wall mount toilet here ?

    Here are the dimensions measured after I opened the wall. here is a previous thread that adds some context https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/for-installing-a-new-floating-toilet-is-it-easier-to-work-from-below-when-dealing-with-the-old-drain.96360/#post-693153 Before opening the...
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    Strange compressing fitting -what trick was used here and why?

    :-))) Learned somewhere else that that is the compression ring that moved up on the pipe because it was not cut to size
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    Strange compressing fitting -what trick was used here and why?

    Related to the above -the above to connect to this, notice that the one that is closer to the viewer is the wrong adapter soldered that (it has thread toward the pipe side! Should I reuse or remove. Not planning to solder but to use sharkbite (this is as mentioned in my previous post outside of...
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    Strange compressing fitting -what trick was used here and why?

    Here is what I am referring to, not sure what that piece of pipe was soldered there
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    Laundry cabinet and sink -plumbing dilema

    My plan B is below My wife OKed the plan with a big smile because it gives her more storage space an a shelf just above the sink
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    Laundry cabinet and sink -plumbing dilema

    Here is the real picture: And here is the a diagram with some dimensions And now the problem description: I can not attach the laundry cabinet to the wall because of the plumbing. If pushed against the wall the left side of the cabinet will land right between the vertical pipes that...
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    The saga continues -Bathroom #2 reno starting- what is the process to install a floating toilet and seal or remove the old plumbing ?

    oh I take my time to make decisions and to start the project. the above drawing might or might not be totally correct. It is representative for the first floor. I think since I posted this back then I have added a few more showing more and more details about the project. I am glad my project...
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    The saga continues -Bathroom #2 reno starting- what is the process to install a floating toilet and seal or remove the old plumbing ?

    main floor (top of the picture) is all wood what concrete are you talking about the purple 3" is acting as vent for the toilet. It goes up and out through the roof that should be OK
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    The saga continues -Bathroom #2 reno starting- what is the process to install a floating toilet and seal or remove the old plumbing ?

    It will be a complete bathroom reno. The floor is not concrete but wood framing as in any US or canadian bungallow. The foundation is cinder blocks, you have concrete floor in the basement bit the main level sits on wood beams and it is playwood sheets and linoleum currently. I am replacing that...
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    The saga continues -Bathroom #2 reno starting- what is the process to install a floating toilet and seal or remove the old plumbing ?

    The main drain and the way other things are connected to it is shown here. I will have hire a plumber for this. Before I do that I want to educate myself and to understand what would cost to do this and what is the correct order of the steps needed The bathroom that is downstairs is now finished...
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    What fitting is this? What is its name ?

    Thank for the reply @Breplum ...I am a bit confused...some with that name dont seem to have the blue lock in/safety ring there
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    What fitting is this? What is its name ?

    I think it is dripping water at the top side of the elbow Zoom in picture after rotating the elbow to the left in the above picture It is the part shown here where the video starts playing of you click on this link If I understand correctly the elbow can be replaced by removing the two...
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