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    Jan 28, 2011, 07:40 AM
    Toilet drain 17" from wall. Toilet will be 6" from wall. Is there a way to fix it?
    The drain for the toilet was installed incorrectly. It will cause the toilet to be 6" off the wall.
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    Jan 28, 2011, 08:51 AM

    Who did this install? Totally wrong and should know better if they are going to be working on plumbing, make them redo it correctlu, usually 12"
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    Jan 28, 2011, 10:03 AM

    What is the situation here, basement, wooden floor with ceiling below? What kind of pipe? That far off, I don't see any reasonable fix except go in cut the drain pipe and do it right.
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