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    May 1, 2011, 11:27 AM
    Toilet wax rings
    What does the NO-SEEP No. 10, No. 3 or No. 1 mean? All are wax rings with flanges? Mike
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    May 1, 2011, 04:09 PM

    Wax rings are available with or with out the horn or flange.

    Numbers 10, 3 and 1 indicate thickness.
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    May 1, 2011, 05:53 PM

    To further clarify Harold's correct answer the number referes to the thickness of the actual wax, 10 is the thickest and should only be used when the flange is recessed 1/4"+ below the surface of the flooring material surface. If you floor surface and the top surface of the flange are flus then only use a #1, otherwise the excess wax will squash over the flange and can make a partial blockage
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    May 2, 2011, 09:47 AM
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    Hello and Thank you, the problem I see is that the original flange eas put in crooked even on oneside down by 1/4 on the other. Is it possible to trim the #10 on the even side or just use the whole #10 ring and flange? Thanks again, Mike.
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    May 2, 2011, 09:57 AM

    Any chance you can post a picture of this? Is the entire closet bend crooked or just a falnge that was added crooked? Some flanges are just pressed in place and held by a neoprene collar, maybe yours is just slipped. Can you tell us more about the closet bend material and the flange material?
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    May 2, 2011, 02:03 PM

    What the heck, I have been answering you both yesterday and again today. I asked you additional questions this AM and have been patiently waiting for your answer. I can't help further if you don't answer my questions, especially with the negative remark now on my reputation. PS I know you are on line and reading this so tell me what's with the negative report.
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    May 3, 2011, 09:07 AM
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    Hey really sorry about not getting right back I work for the Railroad 24/7. Sorry about the negative and did not mean it to hurt, just still waiting on how to attach a picture to you. I did however answer you back, M.
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    May 3, 2011, 09:10 AM
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    I thought I had asked the question here about how to send you a picture, sorry If I blew it. I can't seem to locate it and I know I sent it? M.
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    May 3, 2011, 10:11 AM

    Posting a picture starts with clicking on Go Advanced below the box.

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