Posted by hj on November 30, 1998 at 16:41:45:

In Reply to: toilet wax seal posted by James Char on November 30, 1998 at 05:44:37:

That type of wax ring causes leaks because of the funnel action/restriction of the flange. If there is any movement of the toilet, then the wax ring will begin leaking almost immediately since it cannot "spring back" after it is compressed into a particular configuration. My preference is a rubber toilet outlet gasket if you can find one. They will flex to absorb any motion and retain their seal.

: It seems like every 3 years I have to replace the seal for the most used toilet in the house. Is this normal for the seal to leak after 3 years. I use the wax seal with the flange. (I have to lift the vinyl and replace the floor board down to the subfloor each time, which is extra work.) I feel that I am getting too much practice at repairing this toilet. ARE there any other special hints about putting on the wax seal than in your messages in this website? Is there a better solution than the wax seal?

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