Well, sometimes I feel that way too. I think what it really comes down to,
however, is that sometimes there are problems that are hidden and finding them
simply means more work.
----- Original Message -----
From: Howard Traxler
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Mounting
It looks like I may have to lift the bowl off the drain connection to find
out what's happening. I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that. I have a nack
for making things worse.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Hume
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Mounting
Howard, I would guess that you have some settling in the floor. Is this a
wood floor? If so, it may be that some of the plywood flooring is
deteriorating. You could shim the stool, but it might be a better idea to
determine the actual issue and make the proper repair. I would examine the area
carefully and try to determine the actual issue. Let us know what you find and
someone should be able to assist with a fix.
----- Original Message -----
From: Howard Traxler
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 2:49 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Mounting
Hi all,
In my powder room I had a toilet that seemed pretty loose from the floor--but
didn't leak or nothin'. It would just slide around and rock a bit. I went in
there with an adjustable wrench and tightened it up some. There are two bolts
that seem to come up through the floor; one on each side of the main drain
pipe. It seemed to become more stable, but actually tilted back as I tightened.
Now the front edge is a quarter inch or so off the floor. It thumps down to the
floor as someone sits with their weight tward the front. So, I guess it still
rocks a bit.
So: What's the problem and how can I fix it? Do I want a shim under the
front? Do I want to tighten more? Or did I already tighten too much? Appreciate
any ideas. Thanks.
Howard Traxler
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