The waste pipe is inserted at the back of the toilet into a waste pipe going to the sewage system. It's been badly sealed in the first place and 1) I am NOT going back to that guy; 2) I have no money for a plumber, so it's diy time. I cannot stop the leaking to make it dry for using silicone sealant. Someone suggested Denzo tape, but what is it in French?!? Cheap, clever help would be appreciated.
2006-12-03 05:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by xavier_hdgd 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
talk to someone at a good plumbing store.
2006-12-03 05:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by bata4689 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say low-level, I'm assuming you mean a one piece toilet. All toilets use some type of seal where they connect to the sewer pipe. Shut the water off, flush the toilet and force the remaining water down the drain with a plunger. Disconnect the water supply, if it is difficult, cut it and get a new flexible supply at the store, spray all the bolts with penetrating oil, remove them, pull the toilet off, investigate if the seal is wax or felt. For an amateur I would recommend the felt, because if you make a mistake resetting it you can reuse the felt, or ask at the store if they have a wax seal impregnated with a gasket inside. A good plumbing shop will have it, but not a home store. If you can't get that, buy 2 seals, they're cheap. Some old style hubs are deep and need an extra thick seal, in that case use both if it appears to you that one will not fill the space. Slide the toilet back in and reconnect with your new flexline.
2006-12-03 13:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get to joint dry, this may necessitate emptying the bowl completely. Make sure the toilet is undamaged as even a small crack will mean a constant leak. You should also make sure that the waste pipe fits into the toilet properly. You could alternatively try going to a DIY store and asking if they have any suitable sealants that will set while wet. Putty will help but the wet still gets through. If this is too big a problem then you will need a plumber.
2006-12-03 05:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leaking Toilet Waste Pipe
2016-12-12 13:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not entirely sure that I know what you are talkilng about.. BUT... does it use a wax ring as most toilets use when attaching to the sewer line? If it does.. then it sounds to me as if the seal is broken and you need to buy a new WAX RING SEAL.. Get a good one and not the cheapest one.. It is well worth it to get a better one. and yes.. IF that is the problem.. you can do it yourself easily by r emoving the toilet reservoir first(after turning off the water to the toilet of course) and then removing the screws that attach the toilet to the floor... putting in a new WAX ring ... replacing the toilet bowl.... then replacing the toilet reservoir
2006-12-03 05:34:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
polking string calk in there may help, or some thing called plummers putty.
you could try to tighten it with a pipe wrench, but be care full and take it easy. If it won't turn for you, let it be then
2006-12-03 05:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a no hub coupling
2006-12-03 05:20:04 · answer #7 · answered by Fergie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋