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coyote556
Jul 22, 2007, 01:12 PM
I have a 3" abs plastic pipe in my basement concrete floor, that is just below level with the floor. It is recessed about 3/8 to 1/2 inch below the floors surface. I need to put a toilet back in there and I was considering the use of the Sioux Chief closet flange that fits inside 3" pipe, however I was worried about restriction and clogging. Can anyone else provide any other ideas?

Thank you

czell41
Jul 22, 2007, 01:19 PM
I have a 3" abs plastic pipe in my basement concrete floor, that is just below level with the floor. It is recessed about 3/8 to 1/2 inch below the floors surface. I need to put a toilet back in there and I was considering the use of the Sioux Chief closet flange that fits inside 3" pipe, however I was worried about restriction and clogging. Can anyone else provide any other ideas?

Thank you
I have known many plumbers who have usd this flange with success however I thin you should use a flange that goes over 3 inch pipe

ballengerb1
Jul 22, 2007, 01:29 PM
Yep, the flange goes over not in the 3". You should have no clogging issue. Where is the vent stack for this new toilet?

coyote556
Jul 22, 2007, 02:31 PM
Well, since the top edge of the 3” ABS is just one half inch below the floor surface, could I just put down a closet flange ring, screwed into the concrete, and then use a wax ring with a longer horn? Other wise, this closet flange is the only one I think I can use. It is linked below. As for the vent stack, it is about 18" away.

Amazon.com: SIOUX CHIEF 888-PPK CLOSET FLANGE: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/SIOUX-CHIEF-888-PPK-CLOSET-FLANGE/dp/B000JPJCCI)

Thanks