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newmex999 (NM)
Is there any issue with using an offset toilet flange to move my toilet about 1.5"-2"? I currently have 4"abs dwv.
The offset I am using claims to be the only offset that can pass a 3" ball?
Thanks
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waukeshaplumbing (WI)
ive used them 2x in my career...they worked
always the last option
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packy (MA)
this type is fine. it will probably glue right inside the 4" pipe.
a stainless steel collar is highly recommended.
this type is not good.
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dlh (TX)
if you get the right type they are ok but the wrong type and it will be constant clogs.
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LemonPlumber (FL)
only issue is the depth/verse the bowl connection.Properly installed you are good to go.3/4" to high or too low and /Houston we have a problem!!!
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hj (AZ)
Using a offset flange is not really the question. The real question is WHICH type you use. One is a round opening with vertical offset and requires that you cut the riser about 4" below the floor which is a good one. The other is an "oval" opening, with a "shelf" just below the toilet opening, which you cut the pipe about 1 1/2" below the floor, this is a bad one.
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newmex999 (NM)
"only issue is the depth/verse the bowl connection.Properly installed you are good to go.3/4" to high or too low and /Houston we have a problem!!!"
Can you explain a bit more?
I am tiling the floor and will install the offset so that the stainless flange will sit on top of the tile.
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hj (AZ)
Good luck with an explanation. The only question is which offset you use and how much vertical pipe you have to install it. "3/4" too high OR too low" in not "good to go". It is "Houston we have a problem". Insert it with the flange on top of the tile and you will not have a problem.
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LemonPlumber (FL)
there you go.If the flange ring is below the floor level you must make up extra space with wafers or wax ring thickness,3/4"above the floor and you will have no wax between and a rocking horse.
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Kwolsen (CA)
Do you have a mfg of the toilet offset you described that has the offset in the vertical part ?
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