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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: kvom on November 03, 2016, 01:15:46 PM
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I need to replace a toilet in the house. Looking for a quote.
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Not a plumber, but here's a quote:
(http://quotes.lifehack.org/media/quotes/quote-Arthur-Baer-a-plumber-is-an-adventurer-who-traces-94082.png)
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How much of a replacement? Redoing plumbing, sewer line, etc.? Or, just ripping out old and plopping down new? I've done the last one and can help if that is what it is. Well, depending on how level and smooth your floor is.
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How much of a replacement? Redoing plumbing, sewer line, etc.? Or, just ripping out old and plopping down new? I've done the last one and can help if that is what it is. Well, depending on how level and smooth your floor is.
Just replacement onto tile floor. Going to pressure assist toilet as current gravity one isn't doing the job reliably.
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Unknown bolt and rebolt with new wax rings.
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It's a hour job, tops. I'm not a plumber but it's really easy. They only hard part is the toilet is a little hard to hold steady while sitting it onto the new ring.
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Kirk, it really is pretty simple, but it can be messy. My recommendation if you don't want to do it, is to call Roto Rooter, Mr Plumber, or any of those. I bet they have a standard/set price, plus the cost of incidentals...but I'd go pick up the toilet on my own (lots of brands, styles, and various prices), and just have the installer supply the hose and wax ring. My last toilet came with a wax ring. Get a soft close lid while you're at it...they are freaking awesome, but you may have to buy one for all of your toilets one you get hooked on it! You can buy the hose and ring...just be sure to measure the connections for the hose on both ends...they make various sizes. You may not need a new hose, but they come with new o rings, so I'd just do it while you're messing with it.
It should take about 1 hour (maybe two for your first time) to remove the old one, clean up the wax ring, and install the new one. The cost should be less than$150 in labor...is my guess. If they haul the old one away...that is helpful, since they are heavy and awkward. You could make a flower planter out of it!
They do make a plastic/rubber ring now, so you don't have to use a wax ring. Sometimes you have to shim the toilet, if the floor isn't flat...they make plastic shims so they won't rot away if liquids get to them.
Good luck.
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Oh yeah...turn off the valve and dry up the extra water with towels before the plumber arrives...it'll save time and should save money
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Oh yeah...turn off the valve and dry up the extra water with towels before the plumber arrives...it'll save time and should save money
Very good advice. Turn off the water and flush to get the water out of the reservoir. After that you'll have even less water to mop up.
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Rather than a pressure toilet, though they are slamming, have you tried a large flush with the large hole in the toilet tank and bowl? I've got them at the house and lake and they flush everything the first time.
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Those soft close lids are epic.
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Those soft close lids are epic.
Epic...is when you go to someone's house who doesn't have one...and you "close" the lid like you're at home.
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Don't forget about the squatty potty. I've heard that's a nice addition to any bathroom.
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Don't forget about the squatty potty. I've heard that's a nice addition to any bathroom.
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I have a couple of them, too.
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Don't forget about the squatty potty. I've heard that's a nice addition to any bathroom.
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I have a couple of them, too.
Perhaps you could replace your step, can't recall its name, with one for the road trips and cover all needs.