broken toilet flange
I’m re-tiling the bathroom floor. I took up the tiles and mud around the flange. As I was cleaning up the wax on the flange, it dropped down to the floor. The pipe is lead. There appears to be a small lip on the end of the pipe and it is possible that it isn’t really broken because the flange is pressed against the lip as the toilet bolts are tightened. I know there are flange products that fit inside a cast iron pipe and are tightened to form a seal. Unfortunately, my pipe isn’t really round. (I know lead is soft. I don’t know if I use one of these if the lead will form to the gasket or it will break). So, is my flange broken? If so, what can I use to fix it? FYI, we had one of these upstairs that leaked. I melted the lead. There was a brass stub that was leaded into a cast iron hub. I used a “fernco” to transition to plastic. I’d do this, but this is on the first floor and there is a lot of HVAC around the toilet area. I took two photos. But I’m not sure how to upload. Sorry, but I don’t understand the instructions provided Thanks,
Dose sound like you may have a problem.They do make different types of mechanical flanges.They all have different seal heights,or depths.Look around and see if you can find one that will fit your needs.Coat the seal point of the flange with wax,set it.Remove it and see what kind of seal you have achieved.If you can find one that is close.You could melt a wax ring around the flange and into the gaps through the flange holes after installing to insure a good seal.Screw it down well and carry on.Good Luck.
