[shader]

Any of you pro plumbers/handyman have any experience, good or bad,with the Fernco waxless toilet seal? I heard waxless seals had some problems in the past, but it looks like some major improvements and code acceptance.

http://www.fernco.com/plumbing/resid...ee-toilet-seal

[mygirlsdad77]

Never have used one, or seen one firsthand for that matter. Curious to see what the other pros here have to say about them.

[shader]

I've only seen them on the Fernco site, none of the home stores carry them. Guess the wax ring is still popular.

[afaroo]

Hello Shader, see the image below, Is this what you are talking about?

[shader]

afaroo, yes, that's it. I posted the Fernco link in my question, maybe you missed it. Any experience with these? Thanks...

[massplumber2008]

No experience with them Shader, but I have played with them at a parts counter and from what I can tell they are going to be great for new toilet installations into PVC or ABS pipe.

I would not advise using these with toilets that have been previously installed with a wax gasket or with older cast iron flanges/pipes.

I have yet to use one of them as I am almost always working with older toilets or in remodel conditions where a wax gasket was previously used... and when I did have a new situation (PVC and new toilet) I just don't seem to remember these until it is too late! Maybe next time, cause as I said, looks like a great product for new installations??

Hope that helps a bit!

Mark

[afaroo]

Hello Shader,

Please go with Massplumber advice he is the master, Thans.

John

[shader]

Mass plumber,
Thanks for the info. One toilet will be on the old cast iron so I'll stick with the wax. The original install was back in the mid 60s & they used plumbers putty. The other two are on new PVC so I think I'll give the Ferncos a try. Thanks again for the info, especially on the cast iron set up...

[massplumber2008]

Shader, after you try them let us know what you think, OK?

Thanks guys!