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    Mar 19, 2007, 12:50 PM
    Toilet Flange removal?
    Removed old toilet and existing flange was rusted through. It was a red flange with pvc fitting onto pvc evacuation tube. I purchased a new flange that is identical to the existing one, then chipped away the rusted flange leaving the pvc part of it still attached to the pvc evacuation tube. How do I break the seal between the two pvc pipes so I can remove the old one and drop the new flange on? I have tried liquid wrench on the joint and a lot of muscle, but that isn't working. The pipe is even with the floor and there isn't room to cut it away. Any ideas?
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    Mar 19, 2007, 02:41 PM
    Those PVC pipes aren't coming apart. The glue is often stronger than the pipe. You can buy a flange repair kit made for this situation.
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    Mar 20, 2007, 10:01 PM
    Is the pipe 3" or 4"? Is the flange glued on the inside of the pipe or the outside?
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