Can you double a wax ring?
You Don’t Have to Use a Double Wax Ring Plumbers have been using wax rings to seal toilets almost as long as there have been toilets because wax is waterproof, sticky and molds to any shape. You can use the extra-thick version of one of these to bridge the extra space between the toilet and…
You Don’t Have to Use a Double Wax Ring Plumbers have been using wax rings to seal toilets almost as long as there have been toilets because wax is waterproof, sticky and molds to any shape. You can use the extra-thick version of one of these to bridge the extra space between the toilet and the flange.Click to see full answer. Simply so, can I double up a wax ring?Do not be tempted to stack up two wax rings because this setup tends to leak. Installing a flange extension or using an extra-thick wax ring will work much better in the long run. Place the wax ring on the closet flange, not on the toilet. how much should a wax ring compression? The wax ring should be compressed around 1/2 to 3/4 it’s initial height once installed. If it will compress less, you need a taller ring. If it will compress more, consider getting one with a flange to limit wax extrusion into the drainage path. Also to know, how do I know if my wax ring is bad? Determine if the Wax ring is possibly bad by inspecting the floor for water or a foul odor of sewer gas. Use food coloring. If are unsure of where water is coming from you can add food coloring to the toilet tank. If the floor’s water is the same color, then you likely will need to install a new wax ring.How long do toilet wax rings last? 30 years
