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One thing they mentioned is it is important to use the "wax-free ring systems" (they happened to show the Fluidmaster version) with heated flooring to prevent the heat from the floor melting the regular wax rings. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). If it does rock, I might place two shims at the back, pinning the front of the bowl down to the floor.
This is a soft treated foam that can do one thing that is not recommended for wax seals; it can stack.I used to use wax gaskets all the time till I ran into leaks because the drain pipe was moving a bit and the toilet flange was not secured to the floor properly because there is no floor under the flange. As I think back over posts from the past on this, it seems to me that it's largely a matter of personal choice. He specializes in estimating as well as design and engineering for plumbing systems, and he works for one of New York's largest union plumbing construction companies.
Wax-free seals are also a safer bet in climates with temperatures that reach higher than 100 degrees.If the homeowner does not want flooring repair done, I find I can get away with using a rubber gasket because it will expand and contract to accomodate the moving pipe. If you have questions about plumbing, toilets, sinks, faucets, drains, sewers, water filters, venting, water heating, showers, pumps, and other strictly PLUMBING related issues then you've come to the right place. Henry Parker is a home improvement enthusiast who loves to share his passion and expertise with others.
Most of the time, the heating mat is not run under the toilet, and no floor should be hotter than body temp (and a lot generally lower), I don't see it as a problem. Aaron Stickley is a licensed plumber with 15 years of experience in commercial, new residential plumbing, and residential service and repair.
New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . Sponge gaskets come in many different thicknesses, so get the thickness that is right for your application.