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Slow as a turtle but making progress...
And my wife got tired of waiting for me to get to the tub. We called a plumber to set it. Hated to pay that, but oh well.
I've got the walls up and painted, the floor down, door in, vanity and sink top placed, linen closet mounted, and a lighted vent/fan installed.
I went to dry fit the toilet today to make sure I had enough room for the tank (11" from flange bolts to finished wall). It just fits. However, I noticed a couple of things that I don't think are right with the toilet.
First I noticed what appears to be a crack in the bowl where the tank sits. Not sure if it is supposed to be this way or not. (see picture) The area in question is the middle left. I'm thinking when it was poured or fired, it just didn't make a clean fit. Any opinions?
Secondly, what is this hole in the back of the bowl for? Is it a secret "p" hole? Or is this just a hole for a holding rod or something during manufacture? I haven't seen this on any other toilet (not that I'm in the habit of looking at toilets really close).
One last thing, one of the mounting holes in the tank does not line up with the mounting hole in the bowl. I could probably enlarge the hole some to make them line up... but I shouldn't have to... it's a new toilet.
Any opinions on the crack and hole would be appreciated. I just don't want to install it and find water going everywhere.
Thanks Larry
Thanks for the insight...
On the toilet. When I dry fit it, it just didn't look right sitting there. It looked like it was slanted. So I took my level and checked the floor and it was level as could be. The toilet was sitting on the floor level but the top rim was higher on one side, along with the problems with the crack and hole, and the tank holes not lining up. It was an American Standard complete set. Not on discount or close out but not real expensive either ($100). I returned it and purchased a Kohler for $122. It looks great (as far as toilets go) sitting there. Level all the way around and no leaks. :D
As far at the tub... well, the plumber didn't go down to the trap. He cut the lead pipe out and converted to PVC, using some adapter. He did a pressure test with the tub full of water and no leaks were detected. Filled the hole with dirt and covered it with tar.
The only thing left to do now is install the tile around the tub walls, and put the tub fixtures on.
I really appreciate all the advice and insight you and this site have given me. Thanks a million.
Larry