How to fix a toilet flange with a Hydroseat Flange Fixer

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2024

Komentáře • 45

  • @zachmarshall3800
    @zachmarshall3800 Před 2 lety +27

    Wrong. Wax ring needs to go between the old flange and new seal, and you’re likely creating a gap keeping that floating white flange piece in there. You shouldn’t need that with this kit.

  • @tripjet999
    @tripjet999 Před 21 dnem +2

    Step 1: Put on disposable gloves.

  • @ereman6
    @ereman6 Před měsícem +1

    Interested if this application ever leaked. Without the wax ring, there is a possibility it leaked already.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před měsícem

      It is working super so far cross your fingers

  • @thomasomeara4705
    @thomasomeara4705 Před rokem +3

    Additional comment. This particular version = 10672 comes with an UPPER opening of 2 1/2 inch diameter. Whereas if your toilet downspout has a diameter of 3.5 inches it is NOT going to work all that well

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před rokem

      Excellent tip and information. Appreciate that. Thanks and thanks for watching.

  • @jerrymorelock2056
    @jerrymorelock2056 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Behind times, but I hope you've not had to learn the hard way about keeping those holes covered. It's not fun fishing your bits, wrenches, and other assorted debris out of your waste lines.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the tips! The worst thing you can do is drop a wrench down there that would be a nightmare. Thanks for watching.

  • @HsingSun
    @HsingSun Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the video. You should only drill the first hole and tie the first screw, then drill the next hole.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před rokem

      Excellent tips thank you very much. And thanks for watching.

  • @GrahamEckel
    @GrahamEckel Před rokem +3

    Gotta put the wax ring between the Hydroseat and the old flange for a seal. No wax ring between Hydroseat and toilet downspout. It shows this on the side of the box, but it's not super clear.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před rokem +1

      I didn’t use a wax ring. I just put it back together and Pam Bob, is your uncle no leaks yet

  • @gamebotzero9274
    @gamebotzero9274 Před rokem +7

    you forgot the wax ring before putting down the new flange.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před rokem

      With this one, you don’t need a wax ring

    • @gamebotzero9274
      @gamebotzero9274 Před rokem +4

      @@TomLeeman sorry Tom you really need to read the actual instructions printed in the box

    • @Faas4life
      @Faas4life Před rokem

      @@gamebotzero9274 - flmao - you read it - it cleary states what he did....

  • @kcots2996
    @kcots2996 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video. Head’s up. The outer fastening holes for wood floor. The center holes you drill right into old flange. I had to repair broken flange cement floor that’s tiled. Got tapcons (lifesaver) and drilled through flange, cement and fastened center screw holes. Still makes me nervous idea of no ring on top of fix, but no leaks, smell. This thing takes a lot of aggravation and time messing with broken flange.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před 2 lety

      Excellent Tips and Notes thanks and thanks for watching

  • @danbulmer
    @danbulmer Před 2 lety +6

    just installed one of these. IMPORTANT. Pickup a wax ring without a collar and put it around the existing flange before bolting this down. I made the mistake of putting a wax ring down over it. This is incorrect. Back to Home Depot!

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před 2 lety +1

      Excellent tip in notes thanks for watching

    • @danbulmer
      @danbulmer Před 2 lety

      @@TomLeeman thanks for putting out a great video! You helped me out when I was in a bind.

  • @ZeroColdx911
    @ZeroColdx911 Před 9 měsíci +2

    How did it hold up? I had to shim my toilet after installation as it wasn’t even with the floor
    I think you were supposed to put a wax ring before the flange

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It’s still working great no problems at all. Cross your fingers. Thanks for watching.

    • @kena3752
      @kena3752 Před 9 měsíci

      Existing flange is already 3/8 inch above cement floor. This additional flange on top of it makes it so toilet does not sit flat on the floor. Help?

    • @ZeroColdx911
      @ZeroColdx911 Před 9 měsíci

      @@kena3752 get a thinner flange or shim it back to level or not rocking
      Local store should sell those toilet shims

  • @colinholmes7180
    @colinholmes7180 Před 2 lety +6

    No wax ring?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před 2 lety

      Yes I use the wax ring when I put the toilet down

    • @HsienTsungWu
      @HsienTsungWu Před 2 lety +9

      @@TomLeeman aren't you supposed to put the wax ring before you put the fixer?

    • @danbulmer
      @danbulmer Před 2 lety +4

      @@HsienTsungWu Yes Steve, put the wax ring down on the existing flange before you screw this flange down.

    • @greendesert69
      @greendesert69 Před rokem +3

      @@danbulmer exactly. you need the wax ring below... sheesh what a waste.

    • @eddbrowne
      @eddbrowne Před rokem +1

      @@greendesert69 He assumed the soil would fall under gravity, but unless
      the drain pipe is much larger than the flange (with no flow restrictions) the
      unsealed flange will see water and leak. And use all four mounting screws;
      a toilet can eventually overload 2 screws in the wrong places, with leaking.

  • @thomasomeara4705
    @thomasomeara4705 Před rokem +1

    It appears that you have three of the phalange tabs screwed sitting ON TOP of the flooring and the fourths screwed BELOW. NOT SO GOOD

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před rokem

      Good info thank you and thanks for watching

  • @Bitcoin_Bernoulli
    @Bitcoin_Bernoulli Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for putting the name of the product in the video title, that's how I found this one. You look like you are also a Floridaman given the flip flops lol. I found the same repair piece at Home Depot.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome good luck on your projects thanks for watching

  • @JimmyDormire
    @JimmyDormire Před rokem +1

    No wax ring??

  • @ADG-pl7ur
    @ADG-pl7ur Před rokem +1

    Why not just use a flat flange spacer?

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před rokem

      That is a great tip thanks thanks for watching

  • @guido1534
    @guido1534 Před rokem +6

    Please don't do this. Clean the old up stuff good, put a wax ring on the old flange, use ALL 4 mounting points! Then install your toilet.

    • @TomLeeman
      @TomLeeman  Před rokem +2

      I have to have you come over and do it next time

    • @eddbrowne
      @eddbrowne Před rokem

      One toilet anchor was stripped out at the base flange.
      Could use an anchor that screws into floor; or replace
      the flange that's cemented to the waste pipe.
      Since there is room for another flange might use a press-in
      flange on top of busted flange but tied into floor; or place "seal"
      on busted flange then insert a normal 3" flange tied into floor.

    • @B.D.B.Outdoors304
      @B.D.B.Outdoors304 Před rokem +2

      These work, but the wax ring goes under that, not on top and between toilet like normal