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ghettoturbo 06-30-2008 11:17 PM

hmt plumbers?
 
wtf...i tried tightening my toilet to the floor (it rocks a bit), but the ------- nuts/studs just spun in place with minimal torque. I have zero experience with toilets and how they mount, anyone have any insight? I really dont feel like ripping this bitch out just because it wobbles.

buk9tp 06-30-2008 11:20 PM

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jb weld ;D

brettsb16a2 06-30-2008 11:22 PM

Re: hmt plumbers?
 
There are wedges you can buy at home depot, lowes, ect.... they are in the plumbing department. Good luck, you don't have any leaks right??

buk9tp 06-30-2008 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by brettsb16a2
There are wedges you can buy at home depot, lowes, ect.... they are in the plumbing department. Good luck, you don't have any leaks right??

its gonna start leaking if it keeps wobbling.. but yeah use those shims to prop the toilet.. keep it from wobbling..
then run some plumbers caulk arround the entire bottom of the toilet..

Atticus 06-30-2008 11:27 PM

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clear silicone all the way around the bottom gap (remove old if applicable)
apply new coat make sure to squeeze in to the gap.
let dry for a day or 2
if you must sit during drying time make sure not to rock it

ghettoturbo 06-30-2008 11:35 PM

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so basically i should just ignore the fact that the bolts/studs/whatever arent really tight? It doesnt leak, my initial idea was just to shim/caulk it but i was worried since the bolts arent very tight.

Atticus 06-30-2008 11:43 PM

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as long as the wax seal is good an not leaking it should be fine

j3w 06-30-2008 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
so basically i should just ignore the fact that the bolts/studs/whatever arent really tight? It doesnt leak, my initial idea was just to shim/caulk it but i was worried since the bolts arent very tight.

you can shim it, but my money says your wax ring is about shot.

buk9tp 06-30-2008 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Atticus
if you must sit during drying time make sure not to rock it

take a piss while standing and hover poop

duh

ghettoturbo 06-30-2008 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jay
take a piss while standing and hover poop

duh

haha i already thought of that...plus there is another bathroom for number 2

USS 07-01-2008 12:12 AM

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Take toilet off, replace wax ring, find out if your floor bolts mount in a flange or if they are sunk right into the wood/concrete or whatever. Fix/replace as necessary (including shims).


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