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g8torfan (MA)
Take the flange with you to a plumbing supply house and get a replacement and solder the new on. You could try a hammer and block of wood but you really want a flat surface for your toilet to set on.
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hj (AZ)
Put it on a concrete floor and hammer it straight, but more important is what kind of pipe is it "attached" to?
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Paul48 (CT)
Yeah....It looks like brass. I'll bet it's copper pipe.
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hj (AZ)
Since it was not soldered on, my guess would be lead. But, that is why I asked.
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Paul48 (CT)
That makes sense. Two screws in the flange, and an uneven floor. Redefines port-a-potty.
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a6041653 (FL)
Thanks everyone!
Hammer, block of wood & concrete floor...I'll give that a try.
I believe the pipe it was "attached" to is cast iron.
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packy (MA)
whatever the pipe is made of the flange was not attached to it.
find out exactly what kind of pipe you have and use the appropriate flange. that flange is made for lead pipe. a flange for copper pipe looks like this..
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hj (AZ)
His flange would work with a 4" copper riser. But it is totally WRONG for use with cast iron pipe, if that is what he really has.
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a6041653 (FL)
Thanks!
Yes, cast iron is what he really has.
That being said, what is the appropriate flange and attachment method?
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bernabeu (SC)
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either:
external compression
or
internal press-fit compression
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hj (AZ)
Cast iron flange lead and oakum connection.
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bernabeu (SC)
I am sure the DIYer from FL will run out and start heating the lead ASAP.
Or maybe, for 1 joint, get a wad of lead wool and the caulking irons.
Sheeeeez, hj, have a heart
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hj (AZ)
IT doesn't have to be DIY. I am sure there are plumbers in Florida who still know how to pour a lead joint. Not too many around here anymore.
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a6041653 (FL)
Thanks!
You were ALL very helpful!
IMHO, Regardless of DIY...Knowing ALL my options especially the way the pros do things is very helpful. If it's too much for this DIYer from FL to handle, he may just hire a pro. That said, in my experience, pros don't always propose the same repair options and/or materials for whatever reasons so it's nice to know ALL my options.
As a temporary fix...I had a similar one of those internal press-fit compression flanges and have used that.
In the long run...The cast iron flange, lead and oakum connection looks like it should outlive me so upon renovating the bathroom and replacing the plywood sub-floor (Coming soon), I believe that will be the way to go...Whether I DIY it or hire it out.
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bernabeu (SC)
either way, the key is to anchor the flange itself to the subfloor
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hj (AZ)
quote; The cast iron flange, lead and oakum connection looks like it should outlive me so upon renovating the bath
It is usually a "do it once and forget about it" job when done properly.
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hj (AZ)
The NEXT cast iron flange with a lead/oakum joint, I "anchor" to the floor will be the first one in 60+ years. When they are done right, they do not move.
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