Wax Ring Extension

It is generally best to use a new wax ring when reinstalling the toilet.

Wax ring extension.

When the toilet is in place run a bead of silicone caulk along the seam between the base of the toilet and. If it will compress less you need a taller ring. The wax ring needs to be thicker than that dimension. If it will compress more consider getting one with a flange to limit wax extrusion into the drainage path.

With flange extender in place you can now replace the toilet. Ensures a water tight odor tight and gas tight seal to prevent bacterial growth. Is the bolt thread 1 4 inch or 5 16 inch. Place a new wax ring on top of the extension ring.

4 8 out of 5 stars 9. Tape measure or ruler. The ring will then compress as toilet is lowered into position molding itself to the china and flange creating a water and gas tight seal. The shell just pulls the wax ring with it and or tears and comes of in 7 pieces.

I installed the two new bolts and the two pvc extender rings. Oatey johni ring wax 3 in jumbo toilet wax ring with bolts for universal. 100 percent silicon caulk. Proceed with the toilet installation.

Things you will need. The wax ring creates a positive and reassuring seal for your floor outlet toilet. The wax ring should be compressed around 1 2 to 3 4 it s initial height once installed. When using an extender set the toilet using a deep seal wax ring fitted to the horn of the toilet.

The instructions say to press the wax ring to the toilet bowl and simply remove the plastic shell. If you re convinced that using two wax rings is the way to go then purchase one wax ring with an attached plastic pipe extension which should be sized to fit inside the flange opening usually 3. I installed the new oakey wax ring on the toilet with easy to remove plastic sleeve. Free shipping on eligible orders.

Fluidmaster better than wax rubber 5 5 in wax free gasket for universal. Boeemi wax ring brass bolts for toilet bowls reinforced with polyethylene flange toilet bowl wax gasket seal for floor outlet toilets new install or re seat fits 3 inch or 4 inch waste lines.