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    Cowboykid Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 27, 2007, 01:34 PM
    Drain for toilet is too low
    What can I do if my tile is to high and the drain is set too low to set a toilet. My floors are concrete. Is there a riser or spacer that I can use?
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    Sep 27, 2007, 09:04 PM
    There sure is! I am assuming your drain is PVC pipe. There are retro-fit toilet flanges that are designed to fit INTO the drain pipe (instead of the drain pipe fitting into the toilet flange).
    It will go down into the drain pipe a couple inches... I am assuming your tile is about 3/8" above the edge of the drain pipe?

    Get a measurement of your drain pipe - is it 3" or 4" schedule 40? Take this measurement to a local plumbing supply and tell them what your problem is, and they will fix you right up.
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    Sep 27, 2007, 09:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Cowboykid
    What can I do if my tile is to high and the drain is set too low to set a toilet. My floors are concrete. is there a riser or spacer that I can use?
    You can also use longer closet bolts and double up on your wax seal
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