Watch this before you install your toilet!!!!

Watch this before you install your toilet!!!! | Plumbing Explained

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Anytime you pull a toilet and you notice the flange is not at least level with the floor you really should raise the flange up and this is one of the best ways to do it if you are working with ABS or PVC, its very easy you buy a 3x4 stainless steel knockout flange, you cut out the lip on the inside of the original flange and the new 3x4 match will slide right in, apply glue to both the outside of the flange and the inside of the pipe you will be glueing the flange into.
Heres a video where the customer was dealing with the toilet flushing into his ceiling! GUESS WHY?!?!?
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@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Just had another one that leaked into the ceiling causing electrical problems kzfaq.infoDkEmQoG1DAg?feature=share

@notheisenbear5686 Жыл бұрын

Now you're loading the pipe, you should have a spacer below the new flange lip.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

@@notheisenbear5686 the new flange is mounted to the top of the old flange which is ontop of the original floor, the pipe is not loaded.

@MrWilkes100 Жыл бұрын

We don't fit shitters like that in the UK, outlets are usually from the rear and above the floor.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

@@MrWilkes100 I think the way you guys do them is better, it’s more like we do commercial shitters, do your toilets clog often?

@MrWilkes100 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained Don't get too many blockages, is the pipe diameter 75mm? we use 100mm over here, only ever see 75mm outlets on the old double trap syphonic shitters, peace bro😁

@punchkitten874 Жыл бұрын

The man who taught me home remodeling had a great line for homeowners who just wanted quick and cheap: "Well, we can do this and you'll never see me again, or I can start showing you pictures of my kids right now." 😄

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Hahaha sounds like a good man!

@bend4852 Жыл бұрын

I dont get it

@chrisd5758 Жыл бұрын

@@bend4852 he can do it quickly and cheaply where it'll barely last and he won't ever talk them again. Or he can charge his price do such a good job that they become family freinds sorta.

@bend4852 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisd5758 ahhhhhh I get it now lol

@KillerofGods Жыл бұрын

@@chrisd5758 I took it the opposite We can do it the right way and you'll never have to call me again, or we can do it wrong and you can keep calling me back over and over again to keep fixing it... And while I'm there and we become aquatinted I'll show you pictures of my kids as they grow up through the years.

@SaintTrinianz Жыл бұрын

Love people who do it right but people who show others how to do it right are honorable.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Appreciate such a nice comment!

@Joe-jp1pb 5 ай бұрын

He only did it half right. There's no backer for the stainless ring, Those Stainless rings, sit on a plastic lip thats part of the fitting. That plastic lip is nothing to write home about. It's there purely to hold the stainless ring in place. But now it's acting as support for that stainless ring. He should have done a flange stacker underneath it so Support it but now that he's put screws in it. It's adding extra pressure onto those tiny little lips Which are not designed for that and will eventually fail. So in short, he did a hack job.

@kevinpulver4027 Жыл бұрын

Amen. Nothing but stainless rings! I've replaced too many broken plastic ones.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

The plastic ones are terrible man…. I try not to even re use them these days, I’ve had too many times I set a toilet and the damn flange cracks as I’m tightening it to the floor, usually bout 6pm on a Friday

@michaelnelson7572 Жыл бұрын

Or the original epoxy paint over steel, that rust out. At least those can be replaced with the two piece SS repair collars

@kevinpulver4027 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelnelson7572 Yes I've had the epoxy coated steel rust out in maybe only 7 years or less. I was surprised. New construction on ceramic tile. No leaks. Air conditioned house. But thering rusted out. ( the epoxy coating peeled off and looked perfect)

@BRIGRANSTROM Жыл бұрын

I just purchased my first home two years ago. We replaced the toilet right away. A handyman did for me. The flanges were plastic! I knew nothing about toilets or flanges so I thought this was current JUNK. I noticed the handyman screwed the concrete screws too far into the concrete, because the flange would sag at the perimeter of each screw hole. Jerk ruined all kinds of things in my home.

@patrickancona1193 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained used to get galvanized for cheap or brass if you gave a rip, or cast iron if you were cheap as F, tho the old cast iron used to last cuz it wasn’t pot metal chineseum cast “iron”

@ronemtae3468 Жыл бұрын

I have to say over the last five years they’ve come out with some revolutionary new ways to seal toilets on the floor

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

I just did a video on the Korky wax free seal but I’m gonna stick to using wax

@xD4RKxRYU Жыл бұрын

They also have flange repair kits that are real helpful instead of chiseling out a broken plastic flange . Had to do one at UGA last week .

@brian_atc Жыл бұрын

This is how true home professionals work. Competency in the trades is becoming a lost art.

@Mrcfrickie Жыл бұрын

Usually the floor is rotten, and there's no where to screw to.

@suprememasteroftheuniverse Жыл бұрын

Ever heard about concrete?

@lukelehmann474 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure he's only referring to houses with wood subflooring. Second stories where mentioned in the video.

@MrFixIt929 Жыл бұрын

@@suprememasteroftheuniversesure pour 1/8-1/4 inch of cement and yeah that'll take and hold some screws. If you don't know about concrete, keep it out your mouth for liability issues

@my1rule Жыл бұрын

@@MrFixIt929 the cement or the shit!? 😂🤢

@tehpurplepills Жыл бұрын

Ever hear of concrete second story floors?

@briansnoopy123 Жыл бұрын

Commercial plumber here, Good job

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, stay safe out there!

@stevenglansberg4448 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained I didn't know it was such a dangerous profession, lol

@sony7949 11 ай бұрын

@stevenglansberg4448 Your last breath could happen at any second.

@americanpatriot.n1 5 ай бұрын

Was it a great job when he didn't properly clean the train pipe for the new one to glue to it? All that feces won't destroy the bond 😂😂😂

@brokenmedic9133 Жыл бұрын

We need more honest plumbers like you to the profession. 👊 Great job.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danisahumanable Жыл бұрын

They make ones that use a 3 Allen key to tighten and when you do the rubber ring expanse.i think it's called a slab flange

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Those are great for cast iron

@samuellee7193 Жыл бұрын

The one you are referencing takes up a lot of real estate inside the pipe. Wouldn’t use it on a 3” pipe.

@stephenzglinicki6316 Жыл бұрын

Those ones with the three Allen heads at expand or no good to put in because they caused lots of stoppages oh, it appears everything catches on them and they're constantly having stop and just with those.

@CarlosHernandez-lx9mx Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 thank you! Tired of going behind ppl that stack wax rings

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

I’ve been guilty of it specially in situations when I was newer to the trade, didn’t know any better or didn’t know how to explain to the customer why it was so necessary

@kimariokiji 7 ай бұрын

Great job. Thank you for mentioning that plunging a toilet can damage the wax ring.

@jaydaytoday3548 Жыл бұрын

This was an easy Job. Usually when they call for toilet issues, and I have to remove the toilet, there is usually woot rot involved. Ive also seen cast iron closet flange that's completely broken/rotted off.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

When the wood has completely rotted away it definitely makes things harder….

@Iwillnotbepushed Жыл бұрын

Not to mention a lead elbow to reinstall to in some older buildings.

@matthewlambert8789 Жыл бұрын

As a licensed plumber for over 15 years ....good job brother

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you brother, thanks for the comment

@dilligaf2827 11 ай бұрын

Im sure you use hex head screws when the flange is beveled for a reason dont praise someone if you dont fucking know yourself

@ricklee827 Жыл бұрын

When you secure the flange make sure you use proper screws aka stainless brass or tapcons work

@Peter-td3yk Жыл бұрын

but he had a big uneven gap..whats he doing? and it's not on top of floor..geez all that and wrong..

@ShannonSmith4u2 Жыл бұрын

Super cool to see people doing thoroughly! Thank you

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment

@Titantitan001 Жыл бұрын

Bruh. Thank you. You know how often I come to do floors and not only have to pour them but also add thinset and tile (sometimes board/membrane) and the ring is already in. It drives me nuts.

@Peter-td3yk Жыл бұрын

agreed..its insane..

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Happens a lot bro…

@nathanbates9561 Жыл бұрын

FYI, toilet flanges are made to sit on the finished floor, not slightly above or level with the floor. The toilet manufacturers and wax ring manufacturers know this, which is why they make extra thick wax rings for when you mess up and don't put it ON the floor.

@CarlosHernandez-lx9mx Жыл бұрын

Right. He should have used some kind of spacer to keep the bottom of flange to top of floor

@colewellnitz1470 Жыл бұрын

Except when you do that, the bottom of the toilet doesn't have enough recession and it tips/rocks on the flange.

@BarackObama6483 Жыл бұрын

Bullshit. Toilet flanges are built to be made 1/8" proud of floor. Youre doing it wrong

@jamesturner3922 Жыл бұрын

I add two wax rings if the toilet flange is not above the floor but never on a 2nd story.and I grout my toilets to ensure no rock

@Peter-td3yk Жыл бұрын

They also sell kits to raise up see articles ..diffo thickens plates to raise it up..

@gr8mangiacake Жыл бұрын

Great job, great rationale. The knock on effects of a "cheap" job when it fails are rarely worth it. I like how you explained how the wax rings will likely fail in this situation - a happy customer is also an informed one! Cheers.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just want to help inform people that’s my main goal with this channel is to help inform people. Thanks for leaving a comment!

@ElevatorWasher5000 11 ай бұрын

I don’t have any plumbing work needed to be done, I just come here because I like watching

@lambition Жыл бұрын

Most toilets are piped in 3" ABS or PVC pipe and some flange that fits inside 3" pipe has too much restriction. Unless existing flange has rusted away, I just stack up extension rings. Also, there are wax free toilet seals that can accommodate low flanges. As a remodeler, bigger problem I come across is where toilet flange is too high. This is usually the case when mud floor is removed. When flange is too high, there is no other way other than replacing flange. Relatively easy when it is plastic. Quiet a job when it is cast iron.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Most toilets are plumbed in 4” not 3”. Three inch pipe is the minimum allowed for toilets but it’s not recommended, maybe the newer houses in areas where they’re trying to conserve water that only allows the low flow toilets are building new homes using 3” but that’s not a good idea in my opinion.

@lambition Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained Maybe that is the case in your area, but around here (MD, VA, DC), toilets are plumbed in 3" unless it is old cast iron. 4" is rarely found in residential buildings, and usually used underground only.

@scottboehmer1114 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained most toilets are plumbed in 3" unless underground.

@Reno420alex Жыл бұрын

Maybe in some places people just take bigger dumps.. 😂 All the toilets we deal with in California are 4 inch

@scottboehmer1114 Жыл бұрын

@@Reno420alex do you have basements?

@davidh7339 Жыл бұрын

That's a cool looking Chrome flange!

@mattroth6262 Жыл бұрын

Its fun to see the after, i only install new plumbing once someone uses it i wont touch it! Hats off to the guys that do

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Yea I always say hats off to the new construction guys! Thanks for leaving a great comment brother

@northwoodsmama4973 11 ай бұрын

Ty very much. I installed a new wax ring on my toilet last year and tore the floor out and replaced the linoleum only for it to leak again. This was the exact issue. I will redo that and save $2,000 in lumber. Appreciate you bro

@otisbigsby Жыл бұрын

22 years plumbing I’ve never blown out a wax ring.

@wigger69 Жыл бұрын

because they dont call you back to fix it

@babushkaboi7288 Жыл бұрын

That’s like a 20yr mechanic implying engines don’t blow up just because they’ve never done an engine swap

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

@@babushkaboi7288 there’s always these guys in every comment section of every video brother, I’d hope nobody that understands anything about plumbing would ever blow out a wax ring lol a plumber should never be using a plunger to clear a toilet stoppage either.

@batsandballs5976 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained not to downplay your plumbing intelligence but 90% of the time a plunger works for a toilet clog. hence why they exist. if you don't start with a plunger then you are wasting your own time and money. not everything needs to be rammed every time there is a clog. it is truly idiotic to think a plunger that is specifically designed to remove a clog which 9/10 times is just in the flange of the bowl itself because of the 2" trap spillway catching paper shouldn't be used. -source a journeyman plumber with years experience. if you just clean drains you are not a plumber...

@rickcolumbo3148 Жыл бұрын

42 years of pooping I've blown an o-ring or two.

@shoppingbag6973 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could find someone in my area that did quality work like this. 😒

@Cruiser052 Жыл бұрын

What area you in?

@rich1879 Жыл бұрын

yeah me too, I'm in Northern Colorado

@rodwoods2108 Жыл бұрын

A lot of do it yourselfers that cannot find a guy like this are paying attention.

@thatgreenguy3969 7 ай бұрын

The cleanliness. Thank you.

@johnmclarnon5890 5 ай бұрын

That's extremely great information to learn, I will definitely remember that, thank you for posting your video 😊

@PlumbingExplained 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@derekwright2388 Жыл бұрын

This is why in the UK our toilets exit out the rear of the toilet not the bottom then the stench pipe is outside

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Ive always been curious about the way you guys run your toilets, thats how we do Urinals, Are all your toilets pressure assisted or gravity flush?

@derekwright3896 Жыл бұрын

We have the same cistern as you do but our exit from the Toilet is out the back rather than the base so the pipe goes through the wall rather than the floor. I believe we have less water in the pan as well. Does make replacing a toilet so much easier as you remove the 2 hold down bolts, disconect the cistern and gently pull it away removing the toilet from the pipe seal. (I'm not a plumber but I hafe fitted a toilet or 2)

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

@@derekwright3896 It’s always interesting to me how there are so many different solutions for the same job depending what part of the world you live in.

@motodenn Жыл бұрын

We have rear outlet toilets too

@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751 11 ай бұрын

@@derekwright3896we do have rear outlet gravity flush toilets in the US . Typically they are used in remodels where there are a couple of hindrances to using a bottom outlet toilet . Just not a common a design here . As a plumber , these types of toilets have one drawback . When the flange seal becomes worn , sewer water gets to making a mess in areas that bottom flush toilets usually don't. Either design is great , if installed correctly . Just an application thing .

@drphosferrous Жыл бұрын

Landlords always say to just use more wax rings and get irate when you fix the flange.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy too because it’s their home that’s gonna be damaged when the rings inevitably fail… specially with renters

@drphosferrous Жыл бұрын

@Plumbing Explained I've used those thick korky foam rings a few times. Not sure how they age but they're great for few years at least.

@masterpaine9161 Жыл бұрын

@@drphosferrousthey make these black foam rings maybe youve seen them?? They also make 1 thats 50% bigger and also a double thickness. Theyve never let me down and its been 12 years. But dont double up 2 of the regular ones because they can leak between each other

@drphosferrous Жыл бұрын

@@masterpaine9161 Ive used the korky ones many times. I've always been curious how they hold up over time. thx

@squatch7376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not putting on a shitty voice for people that dislike your work, keep doing good vids

@wadeunderhile7977 Жыл бұрын

was in flooring for years. I did this. have to be careful with toilets it's not out of sight out of mind. well done

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

I’m guilty of having done it many times as well but the more you know, the better you can provide a service for your customers that helps them

@larryrice7654 5 ай бұрын

Momma always says " There's only Two things to know to be a Plunber " Shit Don't Run Uphill ", and Payday is on Friday " ,,, 😅

@cousin_JACK Жыл бұрын

I always hated living below people in apartments, I am the type of person that will entertain the worst imaginable scenarios

@kyleb3293 Жыл бұрын

No one uses "jumbo" wax rings? I use them for every install...

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

I use them but flange needs to be resting ontop of floor not below

@howie4150 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained The flange needs to be flush with the floor. If it's high. The toilet will rock and you'll have to shim it. And even that won't be right...So if you've tiles and the flange is now below flush with the flooring. You use extra thick wax ring or equivalent. By the way. Those thin stainless steel flanges are too weak and bend. So if the flange is too high and you tighten the toilet bolts. You'll never get the pedistal tight to the floor and when someone heavy sits on it. The toilet will spin breaking the seal of the wax ring.

@kyleb3293 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained Supposed to be but is not always hence, extra thick wax.

@eclipsestorm1975 Жыл бұрын

Made this repair for a homeowner not too long ago . They were out of town and had no idea how bad it was. I was redoing their floor. As a thank you they didn't pay me.

@joer7327 11 ай бұрын

Good job. That's called taking care of your customers and making sure you are the go-to plumber in the future

@livinbytheocean2032 Жыл бұрын

Change the screws to stainless

@breakfasttacos8087 Жыл бұрын

I’m new to plumbing. Why use stainless

@livinbytheocean2032 Жыл бұрын

@@breakfasttacos8087 so if the wax ring starts to fail the screws won’t rot out. I’ve pulled flanges with rotted sheet rock screws and zinc screws many times

@51-FS Жыл бұрын

We use the nonblow out wax. They tested it with 4 wax rings tall. Witch came to 3 inches tall. It took 98 psi tell it blew out. So no plunger will make that much psi

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

you have to remembe its a 4" or 3" drain line and when theres a stoppage and its holding water some people plunge like their life is depending on it... Its gonna create a leak theres no debating this, Ive been doing this every day for the last 20 years of my life, since before I even graduated highschool I have met the engineers behind the rubber seals, I was at Fluidmaster with a group of plumbers discussing the product with the people that created it before and after it went on the market im fully aware of the product and its capabilities, I still prefer wax.

@51-FS Жыл бұрын

They tested the psi when useing plungers 🪠 . The one that takes the co2 cartridges had the most with 12 psi.... u realize how much 90 psi is? No way u can get that much out of a plunger

@deputydan2226 Жыл бұрын

@Joe Drake guarantee I can get more than 12psi out of a hand plunger after stuffing my dates toilet 🪠 😅

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

@@deputydan2226 you are legit the funniest guy in the comment section every time brother! When I drop my shirts and stickers im gonna hook you up.

@MLFranklin Жыл бұрын

Good info! Timestamp: 0:00

@buckwheat6722 8 ай бұрын

Well done! Good Job!!!

@PlumbingExplained 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@rickcolumbo3148 Жыл бұрын

how long have stainless flanges been around?

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

As long as I’ve been plumbing so at least 20 years

@julianverdugo8125 Жыл бұрын

every job has its cool tips and tricks and this is one of them. Nice engineering bucko!

@ericnate1653 Жыл бұрын

Really great video and detailed explanation. Thanks for all the work and making it

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a great comment!

@louielouie22 Жыл бұрын

Plumbers saved more lives than doctors~ Dr. Jordan Peterson

@jacobanderson8242 Жыл бұрын

Sitting in an uneven toilet is just what I need👍🏻

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

I use to try and decipher comments like this.

@souljayt8411 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained can tell he’s probably never even changed out a water heater 🤔

@chadgdry3938 Жыл бұрын

I have a flange that is in the basement that is just below the floor. Wax rings work for about a year. I didn't think of replacing it but your video helped me assess that possibility and I think I just might collect my tools again.

@Peter-td3yk Жыл бұрын

They sell kits to raise up flange look it up..flange should be on top of floor.. if wax fails you got movement..shim it.. plastic ones fine..

@chadgdry3938 Жыл бұрын

@@Peter-td3yk Solid advice that I have taken and ordered what I need. Amazon...

@stevied8592 8 ай бұрын

I use stackable flanges pasco sells them. I’ve never had issues with them for over 30yrs .. but you did a awesome repair job there I agree nothing but stainless steel flanges…

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Do you replace toilet flanges the same way? Let me know in the comments! I try to reply to every comment that merits a reply! Thanks for stopping by!!!

@nickkirschner3719 Жыл бұрын

No, i don’t charge my customers for pointless bs for “reasons” . Why do you think they make extra thick wax rings for? You would be surprised by how much psi a wax ring can take when installed properly. The ones we tested broke between 90 something and 110 psi.

@nickkirschner3719 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained lol ok, thanks for proving my point, we have plenty of your type in the industry who rip people off for no reason. Guys like you are why people hate real plumbers. Stick to KZfaq capt ripoff, it seems you’re better at making videos than plumbing buttercup.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

@@nickkirschner3719 I can’t take you seriously, I don’t think the content I make is suited for you, I’d probably stop watching and commenting.

@nickkirschner3719 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained your content is made to mess homeowner’s up so they have to call a licensed contractor. Maybe you made it to make yourself feel better about ripping off your customers, Who knows ?

@dougmorgan510 Жыл бұрын

Yes except i use stainless or coated screws🤘

@Brett.284 Жыл бұрын

Waxless seals are the future. I haven't used wax in years. FERNCO 3" OR 4". They can be harder to get a good seal on a used toilet so you have to make sure you clean all the old wax off the toilet

@bobbyzaragoza8294 Жыл бұрын

finally a video with COMMON SCENSE

@drewd7824 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining and giving value to your videos

@garyg8036 Жыл бұрын

Stainless steel is highly resistant to rust and corrosion though it's not entirely rust proof.

@autumnbeds Жыл бұрын

Wait, people stack wax rings on top of each other?

@victorjeffers1993 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video ! Educational if people pay attention !

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your comment very much!! All I can do is provide the information, it’s up to them to decide what to do with it, Kind of like a learn from my mistakes type approach.

@Ron-vl9xu Жыл бұрын

Great advice, especially in an older house.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Definitely!!! Thanks for leaving a comment!

@andrewyoussef2267 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your videos man. Keep up the great content. Also ordered Mark Foley’s foot pedal for my K-9 12. Can’t wait to use it.

@phillipforbes7569 Жыл бұрын

Great advise my friend. Knowledgeable information here folks👍

@kristophercole Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I just found your page

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it too!

@cniemann9596 Жыл бұрын

Love that tip because every one else says use a double thick ring. You’re doing it right!

@1ComeShe Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I needed that info.

@SpendingAddict Жыл бұрын

"Tap it down until it's flush..." I see what you did there!

@dangrimes5078 Жыл бұрын

You mean the way it keeps popping up on the other side?

@Lakeman3211 Жыл бұрын

Stainless rings, stainless screws…and support the ring..the plumbing may move as most of the DWV are direct connected to the flange…your in ABS country, we stopped the use in the 80s here, some manufactured housing later…but the toilets require a secure attachment to keep seal integrity…

@vaughanellis7866 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that this is NOT how toilets are done in the UK, the piping almost always goes out the back of the pan through the wall of building into the waste water stack, NEVER into a floor space. The only exceptions are were the waste pipe is cast into a concrete floor or the toilet pan discharges into a Saniflo/Pump-grinder with the discharge pipe work runs above floor level through the wall of building into the waste water stack and boxed in.

@PlumbingExplained 11 ай бұрын

That’s how a lot of commercial toilets are done here and I’ve noticed some toilet brands are trying to bring that drain out the back style toilets over here too

@farmcat3198 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for explaining that.

@redneckgoatfarmer Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and advice.

@michaelwaters69 Жыл бұрын

Good on you for doing such a top job. There is a lot of dodgy tradesmen out there. Would definitely get you to do my jobs. 🙏

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment!! Have a great day!

@DJAZAlwayz 8 ай бұрын

2 years of a wobbly toilet , I can't thank you enough dawg

@we.visuals Жыл бұрын

Great explanation

@josephcosta1923 11 ай бұрын

Definitely gotta raise that flange usually put a spacer in there to the flange isn't fliating

@douglasdailey5998 Жыл бұрын

Great job man.

@oliverjohnsoniii3568 Жыл бұрын

Great tip!!!!

@Reno420alex Жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect 👌

@desertmulehunter 11 ай бұрын

It's really easier to do the right thing, good vid.

@brandonTHEshiados Жыл бұрын

Finally a yt plumber who knows what he's doing lol.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@user-ty6we2sp2m Жыл бұрын

Needed this vid like 3 months ago. We had a plumber fix it but I don't know if e used the raiser I'm worried he only used wax.

@AzraelFTP Жыл бұрын

You sound like the guy who describes how a plumbis is made 😂😂 with the way you narrated the vid 😂

@BonBon770 Жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@walterhager8626 Жыл бұрын

Oh nice that's helpful and awesome man.

@Pathos312 10 ай бұрын

Excellent idea.

@j12997967 Жыл бұрын

Subflooring began swelling in a bathroom I guess had never been used much by previous owners. When I took off the toilet, the flange was below the floor and the wax ring still retained the shape it had in the box it came in. 🤬

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Happens all the damn time man, just had a customer Tuesday where she used the flooring guy to install her toilet because I wanted to charge to raise the flange, the toilet backed up that night and flooded out the entire bottom floor of all the new flooring, no water ontop the floor it all was just underneath the new flooring…

@armandobroncas357 Жыл бұрын

Thnx 4 the tip I'm doing this tomarrow

@lyfandeth Жыл бұрын

PLUNGING blows out the wax rings! Well hell, you just explained away one of the mysteries of the universe to me. THANK YOU!

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

When the clog isn’t isolated to the toilet, if the clog is down in the drain line and you over plunge the pressure has to go somewhere, the wax is typically the weakest point

@XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX Жыл бұрын

I rent from a Crackhouse 😂😂😂 I'm more concerned about my floors caving in, seriously 😂

@Elypotoy4 Жыл бұрын

U did good by leaving the flange flush withe floor .many plumbers leave it about n that can create a leak.

@CBrown07696 Жыл бұрын

I use acrylic spacers cut on a glow forge to raise the flange to where it needs to be and stub down as needed to connect to the old pipe.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

I’ve used the spacers before, they’re ok but I like actually raising the flange. Appreciate you leaving a comment on how you do it!

@CBrown07696 Жыл бұрын

@@PlumbingExplained I didn’t know they were commercially available. Mine are custom made using the floor flange as the template. The drawing goes from the computer to the laser so I get an exact fit. I’ll look for the store ones.

@normandeline2339 Жыл бұрын

3 inch insert chokes down the pipe where your apt to get a plug. Only choke a 3 inch pipe down if there's no other option. Otherwise do it right an replace it with a coupling, new pipe an flange. Be sure to use screws that don't rot also. Everyone is mentioning stainless. .. but it won't matter if the screws rot out. I'd suggest exterior deck screws.

@kingloaf Жыл бұрын

U explained it just how my dad did. He called them lazy plumbers

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

The older guys are just built different, very fortunate to have learned from some great plumbers

@tangulo8869 Жыл бұрын

Perfection is always a good thing 👍

@danlux4954 Жыл бұрын

I wish my plumber knew what he was doing too

@matthewortega7580 11 ай бұрын

Good job!

@SaidAhmad Жыл бұрын

This is how professionals do it! 😊

@richardordonez8331 5 ай бұрын

This is very true. Don't use blue glue. Use plenty of fresh ABS glue on ABS pipe and PVC glue on PVC pipe. It lubricates the connection so you can get the right level without applying too much pressure. Fasten with bevel head tap-cons or S.S. beveled heads.

@rogerbivins9144 Жыл бұрын

One truly needs to know ones shit to be a good plumber. I learned way too much the hard way, before YT was a thing.

@PlumbingExplained Жыл бұрын

Wish we had KZfaq when I was coming up in the trade, it came around the same year I took my license, I wish I would of had the foresight back then to see what KZfaq would become.

@icefirewolfodell9946 Жыл бұрын

My mom's bf nephew didn't do a good job at putting a toilet in. I believe the toilet we have, has the same deep hole, but we live in a house in the suburbs. They used so many of the wax rings. They use 8 of these (or something like that). It doesn't leak at all, but the toliet moves easily, but my mom doesn't care, just as long it doesn't leak