How badly can the lead bends that toilets are seated on top of corrode? I had one that might have been about 35 years old, assuming that it was part of the original plumbing in this house.
The surface was partly white in color. Plumber said it had to be replaced.
2007-12-06 06:01:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
35 years is way overdue. It not only corrodes but the seal can becomprimised which could lead to some nasty water leaking into your home.
Yoda out
2007-12-06 06:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by Yoda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would replace it before you find a bad leak. The newer Plumbers were not schooled on how to work with lead drains so you won't find anyone to work on it. Best to replace anyways. I haven't done lead joints or repair for at least 35 years. It is hard to even find the tools to do the work now.
2007-12-06 14:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how bad & where the corrosion is .
If it is white & flaky near the floor flange ... sounds like it could need replacing even it is only 35 yrs old.
Took one out , well over 50 years old, during renovation still just fine.
The any cracks around the flange were packed w/ oakum & wax.
Guess the old timers knew a thing or two.
2007-12-06 14:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋