[question2132]

I have removed my toilet because it was loose and found that the flage was rusted out now I have nothing to secure the toilet to. What it looks like to me is the flage is glued to a 3" pvc pipe and I have tile all around it with little to no work space how can I fix this.

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[ballengerb1]

This doesn't add up for me. A glued connection would be two PVC pieces, nothing to rust out. I think you'll find what you need here Buy Closet PVC Flange Replacement 43539 by Oatey at Hardware and Tools Corp.

[massplumber2008]

Hi guys:

Does your flange look similar to the rusty picture below left? If so.. it originally looked like the flange next to that .

In this case, click on the attached images: the clam2.pdf at the very bottom left of this post.

Here, you will need to cut off the entire ring (use aviation/tin snips) around the closet flange, then install the bivalve clam closet repair ring by installing it into the groove where the old ring was... see pic. By clicking on the attachment.

Then will simply need to secure the flange through the floor and should be all set to install the toilet.

The CLAMSHELL closet repair ring can be found at almost all PLUMBING SUPPLY HOUSES. You probably won't find these at a home supply store... go to a plumber's supply house and ask them... they should have it or something very similar. You may want to bring a picture with you... ;)

If I am way off here....check out Ballenger's post...can always replace the entire flange if needed (may need an inside pipe cutter if decide to do this...see pic.). Just be sure to put a rag in the drain before using the inside cutter... just IN CASE the tool falls out of the drill while cutting... ;)

Let us know what you think...

MARK

[massplumber2008]

Funny... I get caught in that mode once in awhile myself!

I added to my post above, too... more pics... *smirk*!

Thanks for the greenie!