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    nick1960 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 25, 2007, 01:30 PM
    Closet flange
    Hello,
    We did a bathroom renovation on a concrete slab, and we have an occasional water leak from the closet flange. After looking into it I noticed that the closet flange is NOT leveled with the floor, its higher on the back then in the front.

    I would like to cut the flange level with the floor, and istall a new flange, but the problem is that the flange is a PVC offset and I don't think I have enough depth or height to install a new closet flange.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks,
    Nick
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    Jul 25, 2007, 01:40 PM
    Did you try a double wax gasket?
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    Jul 26, 2007, 08:18 AM
    Yes, But using the double wax makes it leak more often. Would cutting the flange flush with the floor, and putting a short flange with the plastic from a wax ring work?

    Thanks
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    Jul 27, 2007, 12:50 PM
    The horn from the bowl should extend low enough to direct the discharge into the closet bend. Have youi tried a wax seal with a attached funnel?
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    Jul 27, 2007, 01:49 PM
    Or one of these...

    Fernco, Inc.
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