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    CGJamma Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 26, 2012, 02:50 PM
    3/4" pvc closet flange
    How do you remove the center portion of the flange after you have mounted onto the floor
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    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
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    Feb 26, 2012, 02:56 PM
    Hi CGJamma

    Are you asking how to remove the "knock out" plug in the center of the flange?

    If so, you hit the raised ridge with a hammer and that starts to break the seal. Continue hitting the raised ridge until the cap is slightly loosened and then use a pair of pliers to wiggle the plug back and forth to remove it, OK?

    You could also use a dremel tool with circular saw blade and cut it out if the hammer method worries you.

    Back to you...

    Mark
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    Feb 26, 2012, 05:41 PM
    Had me wondering how you flushed through a 3/4" flange!! 3 or 4" flange. Mark gave you good directions, I'd do the same.

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