Toilet and Offset Flange Installation

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In this video you will see a simple toilet installation turn into a larger project when the needed clearances are not met. This video will show you steps required to remove and install a new toilet as well as how to install an offset flange to the sanitary piping.
IMPORTANT: When joining PVC with solvent cement joints it is a two-step process. Listed primers and solvent cements are required. Purple primer may be required per local ordinance.
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@walterbordett2023 Жыл бұрын

In our area we are required to use PVC Cleaner before using the PVC Cement. The cleaner is dyed purole and the cement is dyed orange so the inspector can see both were used. The cleaner removes the shiny hard finish on the pipe so that the cement penetrates deeper into the pipe and fitting resulting in a stronger joint.

@alittleofalot5171 Жыл бұрын

Great catch. Thank you. I am going to pin your comments so others can see it.

@andyallen1772 5 ай бұрын

The toilet flange must be place over the finished tile, not on the subfloor. Your toilet flange is installed too low and it will create a leak unless you use an extra thick wax or install an extension. This was a good opportunity to correct the height but you missed the chance… my 2 cents.

@alittleofalot5171 5 ай бұрын

@andyallen1772 good point about installing the flange on top of the finished floor, you are correct. I did use an extra large wax ring and have not had a problems. This might have been an issue with the stock ring. Thanks for the comment.

@mrbill3 Жыл бұрын

In addition to what Walter said about the PVC primer/cleaner, at the 9:50 mark, you forgot to mention/show installing the plastic base on the bowl mounting bolt under the washer and nut to attach the bolt cover too.

@mrbill3 Жыл бұрын

In addition to what Walter said about the PVC cleaner/primer. At the 9:50 mark when you're bolting the bowl to the floor you forgot to mention/show putting the plastic bases on under the washer and nut, so you can attach the bolt cover caps.

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh noooo it's Mr Bill! 😀

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

Best to shut off water at the in house main or the curb pit meter, if your area has those. The fixture stop valves often fail if over 15, 20 years old. Use a shop vac to get the water out fast and easy, you can also pull the fill valve and drain the tank in a bucket or pan, after flushing.

@alittleofalot5171 Жыл бұрын

It might be silly but I like to also use the fixture valves so I know they are operational. They are the faster, easiest valves to get to if you ever have an overflow. I do like you comment about removing the fill hose to drain the tank.

@MajedisMyName 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, my toilet isn't in the middle and would like to move it 10 cm. to the right. Does the offset help out?

@alittleofalot5171 6 ай бұрын

@MajedisMyName If your toilet needs to shift in any direction roughly 2 inches an offset flange would work for that. If you need to shift it more than that, you would need to change the PVC piping with 30 degree fittings. Good luck!

@ariesanfilippo1078 9 ай бұрын

I did the offset flange install but I keep leaking on one side. On the back side it stays to trickle. It’s been stuck like that for a year

@BULB271602 Жыл бұрын

id wouldnt use a wax ring with plastic horn and an offset flange, the plastic horn runs into the the slanted part of the flange, you can trim the plastic or just not used a horned wax ring

@alittleofalot5171 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps that could be a problem if you have a deep plastic horn but in this case it didn’t restrict the wax from sitting flush on the flange.

@bills1995vette 8 ай бұрын

You didn’t say anything about how “flush” the flange should be with height of floor or tile.

@12stnumbers95 Жыл бұрын

You would think these people would make there on video (better) vs downing yours

@alittleofalot5171 Жыл бұрын

I agree, some of the comments aren’t needed but on the bright side, they all help the video get noticed. So I’ll take it haha.

@dg1234ify 5 ай бұрын

Always use primer before cement. Gosh...

@rzrfslife5878 9 ай бұрын

Just saw this and you could have got a toilet with a 10in. from wall to center at Home depot and not do all this extra work.

@alittleofalot5171 9 ай бұрын

Yup, not a great toilet pick by me. I also wish I bought a shorter one.. important details to look for when purchasing your next one

@Mynameisdiy Жыл бұрын

You not using gloves and being so Willy nilly with a toilet flange is nuts

@alittleofalot5171 Жыл бұрын

You just gotta wash your hands before you lick your fingers like those old Doritos commercials. But yeah, guess I could have worn gloves.

@pranavid Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the first thing I noticed and remained on my mind the entire time of the video. Could've worn gloves. LOL.

@HuntMountain06 6 ай бұрын

All that room and access from the basement you didn’t even need an offset flange.

@alittleofalot5171 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I could have done a new elbow, connector and straight section but it would have been more new connections and more pieces. The offset was easier. Do whatever way you feel is easier.