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When replacing a toilet, or perhaps just the flange, I've recently heard that it's better to use a wax flange instead of a rubber one. Does anyone know why? Thanks.
Probably 85%+ of US homes have wax seals. It hs a LONG history of having the right characteristics of sealing and if that what toilet was designed for there is no reason not to use it.
Some companies have higher tech silcone or rubber seals, but if the mount is not set up for this it would be foolish to switch.
The idea of switching to wax from rubber / silicone would be asking for trouble in a big big way -- potential to shatter the porcelain or have major clog!
Unless you have radiant heat that is too close to the toilet, or if you have some special toilet, a wax ring with flange is the norm....You do not hear of thousands of people's toilets leaking....
Unless you have radiant heat that is too close to the toilet, or if you have some special toilet, a wax ring with flange is the norm....You do not hear of thousands of people's toilets leaking....
Frank
Ahh, the old Zen khone, "What is the sound of one flapper flushing?"
In most cases, the seal is more for the gasses than the liquids. If you have ever gotten that wax on your hands, you know it sticks - and sticks - and sticks. If you've ever held an old rubber seal, you know it can crack or not retain elasticity. Which do you think would do the job better?
Ahh, the old Zen khone, "What is the sound of one flapper flushing?"
In most cases, the seal is more for the gasses than the liquids. If you have ever gotten that wax on your hands, you know it sticks - and sticks - and sticks. If you've ever held an old rubber seal, you know it can crack or not retain elasticity. Which do you think would do the job better?
Ah - that actually helps me understand now. The wax ring, due to it's more moldable and sticky composition, seals better and isn't subject to drying out or cracking...is that correct?
Ah - that actually helps me understand now. The wax ring, due to it's more moldable and sticky composition, seals better and isn't subject to drying out or cracking...is that correct?
Yes.
Last year, I replaced the 30-year old toilets at my house. Original installation, sealed with a wax ring. The new rings for the new toilets are wax too. As long as its the right thickness, it works, and works great ... so why spend more to "fix" something that's not broken in the first place?
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Use what your toilet was designed for!!!
