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Paul King
Dec 16, 2013, 09:42 AM
I had a new toilet installed in a property I own, but now I need to temporarily remove the toilet to put in linoleum. Can I just set it back down on the fairly new wax ring. The toilet is so new it hasn't even been used.

creahands
Dec 16, 2013, 10:25 AM
It is already compressed to fit existing conditions. Any change to floor elevation may not give a good seal. The wax ring is fairly inexpensive and should be replaced. No need to ask for problems.

Chuck

hkstroud
Dec 16, 2013, 01:08 PM
It is already compressed
And if it wasn't compressed, that would mean that you need a thicker one.

massplumber2008
Dec 16, 2013, 04:37 PM
Wax gasket is $3.00... not worth a leaker. Replace the gasket... quick, easy and gives peace of mind!

Mark