leaking toilet outlet?

Question

just had new toilet fitted close coupled when flushed it leaks but cant get to waste pipe to sort problem plumber just takes it out and puts it back in says there is nothing else he can do .

Answer 1

You don't say if it is coming from between the pan and cistern or the pan outlet and the soil pipe.
If it is the former, it is very likely the rubber sealing gasket between the two is either missing, damaged or incorrectly seated.
If it is the latter, most plastic waste manufacturers produce WC pan connectors in a variety of shapes and sizes, McAlpine making, what I consider, the best. By picking the right connector there is no need for sealants, glue, silicon, putty or anything else. They just push on and if it's the right one, it will seal.
It would be interesting to know how long this 'plumber' has been operating and if he has any formal qualifications.

Answer 2

If the toilet is too close to the wall it will always leak unless you install an offset flange or have the pipe relocated under the house. The "plumber" who said he cannot do anything about it is a fraud. Any licensed plumber who isn't lazy or incompetent can fix this problem.
Make sure that the pipe is properly glued (if it's PVC,) or it is soldered if it's metal. Then make sure you have an adequate wax seal between the flange and the commode.
Using silicone around the base is not a good idea. It will only cause the water to damage the substructure (if it even sets up at all.)

Answer 3

Toilet Waste Pipe Leaking

Answer 4

The joint between th toilet and the waste pipe is critical. If it isn't fitting properly then you can buy an offset joint which will probably do the trick. Ignore the joker who says there's nothing else he can do. It doesn't mean to say that there's nothing that somebody else can do. Get some advice from another plumber if you are not into doing it yourself.

Answer 5

Toilet Waste Pipe Seal

Answer 6

Your plumber should first of all remove the pipe. Ensure that it's the correct fit and then cover in a flexible jointing compound.

Replace the pipe and LEAVE for 24 hours whilst the compound sets. Then it's fixed.

Answer 7

try silicone around pipe where it leaking the plumber sounds like an idiot is he the one who installed it?
is it leaking at the waste pipe where it joins the toilet? using plumbers tape around the pipe might stop it but i think the plumber is being silly if he put toilet in it shouldn't have a leak .

Answer 8

Is the tank connection to the bowl leaking or the bowl to the lead bend leaking? So unclear.
If it's the floor flange, use a double wax gasket with a horn. If it's the tank to the bowl, the spud washer is leaking, realign the tank and re tighten the hold down bolts. A little blue food coloring in the tank will show you exactly where the leak is. I once installed a bowl that had a defect in it, it had a pin hole leading to one of the bolt holes for the seat. Talk about frustration finding it.

Answer 9

get a new plumber. if it sits direct on top of the waste line it might be that the floor has been raised with tile and you need a double wax ring to fill the gap. there are all kinds of special fittings that a real plumber will know about.

Answer 10

call your local contractor's licensing. It will be a pain, but if guy is doing shoddy work he needs to be reported. They will also make sure he does it right or pull his license. Installing toilets is not rocket science. If it is a problem instillation there are a number of things that can be done to correct the problem. He just bid the job not knowing the problems and does not want to make good on his work.