Plumbing How-To: PVC Toilet Flange Replacement

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2021
  • Master plumber Ricky Cox demonstrates how to properly remove a broken PVC toilet flange, and replace it with a brand new toilet flange.
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  • @tomtillack6819
    @tomtillack6819 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Total man crush. The slots on my flange are cracked. I was going to simply drill through and secure it from underneath instead of replacing but then I saw this video. I have all of the tools so I am going to do it the "right way." Thanks dude!

  • @idaholife246
    @idaholife246 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have this leaking flange issue and I have watched about 8 other videos and yours is the best by far! Thank you for taking us step by step. I now feel more confident about doing this job!

  • @GodOfAmmo
    @GodOfAmmo ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Plumbing: every tool is a hammer. Unless it's a screwdriver, then it's a chisel.

    • @danielbarber8387
      @danielbarber8387 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is how my dad taught me every tool has a hammer side. Tools are purchased to use not look at.

  • @lilturk726
    @lilturk726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good job man, you made that look easy. Sometimes getting that flange out of there can be a pain

  • @outlet6989
    @outlet6989 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Liked watching your video, as DIYers learn by watching others. I had to do this and I discovered that having the right tools for the job is the key to success. I didn't use a Reciprocating Saw. Instead, I used my Dremel Multi-saw. The flat blade removed the flange in no time. Turning the blade 90 degrees took care of removing the rest of the flange.

  • @rolondoscott3997
    @rolondoscott3997 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a broken toilet flange , so I have a guy come over and fix the problem . He worked from the basement and cut the entire pipe , now I'm buying pipe couplings screws and some expensive coupling he said was top rated. He took me to the cleaners that day so now I do all my plumbing

  • @amdistant5547
    @amdistant5547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About to put down a toilet and wasn't sure if I needed to change the flange out so this video really helps.

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it helped you!

  • @TheWorks95
    @TheWorks95 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best video Iv seen with detail explanation on every move

  • @rubenfavela2937
    @rubenfavela2937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are the best my brother

  • @gantz4u
    @gantz4u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Based. Thanks for showing this. "the way you do it is calling a professional" Doesnt exude confidence in the quality of the work or develop reputation of nature. I mean its not like it hurts anyone revealing this, since everyone is just lined up with tools dying to fight their own stank holes, They just had no idea how to get that flange out.

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Tpsengineering1
    @Tpsengineering1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is badass work!! 👌

  • @manmeetworld
    @manmeetworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys keep kicking ass 👍

  • @csimet
    @csimet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips. My issue was the person who installed my half bath toilet for the previous owner attached it to the subfloor and not at finished floor. The wax seal never seated properly, leaked and rotted the flange and floor. I had to pull it all up (down to the subfloor) and replaced it. Glad I did... they also never used a backer under the ceramic tile. The grout was also shot because it flexed with the plywood.

  • @Bhanna2107
    @Bhanna2107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. Good job

  • @flyingjeff1984
    @flyingjeff1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the viewer, you can also buy Tapcons with countersunk heads. It probably matters to the OCD crowd.

  • @garykrell2058
    @garykrell2058 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've done the same procedure when I did the flange into the 4in.I didn't glue them in just tapcomed them I prefer the s.s. flanges people overthigten the closest closest bolts trying to get wiggle out of WC and break flange.

  • @nickgenevie6545
    @nickgenevie6545 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So sometime chipping it out can damage the pipe. If this happens a 3” coupling will glue inside 4” pipe giving you another option.

  • @jamesmcdonald5026
    @jamesmcdonald5026 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!😊

  • @mkl5448
    @mkl5448 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Socket saver all the way. Yes, they are a bit pricey, but chipping that pipe could cause even more of a headache.

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      post a link to purchase please!!

  • @Ghostpeppah710
    @Ghostpeppah710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, 👍 👌

  • @jasonfrance4927
    @jasonfrance4927 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get the flange with metal ring so you can turn it and rubber gasket so you can remove if needed

  • @supporterofeverythingyouli6255
    @supporterofeverythingyouli6255 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😂😂😂 from a master plumber....

  • @ptech88
    @ptech88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If u drill it out with the proper pvc fitting bit it much easier.

  • @nicolasmuniz9452
    @nicolasmuniz9452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We’re those new Knipex linesmen pliers being befouled in a dirty job

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, and they still work great 😎

  • @richardhaley3347
    @richardhaley3347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good repair. Better to use a Phillips tapcon than the raised nut driver type head. The Phillips sits flat and flush. Also it's better to clean and primer the inside of the pipe and the flange.

  • @munster6629
    @munster6629 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why not cut the tile.the size of the flange? It was half done already. Then you wouldnt need to use the screws.

  • @rylee6979
    @rylee6979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How about just putting some shims in there eh??? They even make ring shims just for this...

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flange replacement is better ;)

  • @henrycole8705
    @henrycole8705 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use an inside pipe cutter for a drill

  • @canuckle7shucks
    @canuckle7shucks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pliers will get ruined hitting them on the pinion side.

  • @frankmontez6853
    @frankmontez6853 ปีที่แล้ว

    My toilet bottom was leaking so here I am. After taking off toilet see that the steel flange that’s supposed to nailed / screwed down is all rusted through. It’s wooden floor and some is level ( the back ) while the front wood isn’t. It’s gone rotted though maybe a quarter inch down . Can I still use as is and just get it with longest nails / screws I can find ?

    • @jmo27_builds
      @jmo27_builds ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruh. You know you gotta tear that rotten wood out.

  • @tyler560
    @tyler560 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now how to do this with pipes not concerted in 🤔

  • @localexploringSC
    @localexploringSC 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don't use primer. You DON'T want a strong joint. Just use a little bit of glue, so that if this flange ever needs to be replaced again, it will come out easily again. There's no pressure on this connection, and it will never be underwater, so you want the glue joint to be WEAK.

  • @SuperJason102
    @SuperJason102 ปีที่แล้ว

    I put my toilet Flange in just like that level with the floor. The toilet still rocks. And moves. I put four tapcon in it. What did I do wrong. Does the flange need to sit below the floor.

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your floor is probably not level. You can use plastic toilet shims to get the toilet to stop rocking.

  • @iceman846
    @iceman846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    All you have to do is slowly heat the inside of pvc pipe with a torch , melts the glue and twists out easily

    • @MrDW-ei1fe
      @MrDW-ei1fe ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s great if you want to release chlorine gas into the air. 7 dumbasses that upvoted you.

    • @FranciscoMartinez-uc3hx
      @FranciscoMartinez-uc3hx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Negative that would compromise the structure of the drain pipe.

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s one way of doing it, for sure. I just prefer this way. Ten plumbers, ten different ways.

    • @poncegsx
      @poncegsx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh really? as a plumber, no one ever said that... Thank you! ill have to try that for myself.

  • @DLDL288
    @DLDL288 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤🇺🇸👍

  • @paulbradshaw4511
    @paulbradshaw4511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok

  • @macsdf1
    @macsdf1 ปีที่แล้ว

    did not know u can run a saw like that lol.

  • @rogersmith434
    @rogersmith434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Put primer will make it harder for next plumber to remove the flange

    • @sewerstuds
      @sewerstuds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used clear primer :)

  • @Vera-xu3xw
    @Vera-xu3xw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that floor tile or cement? I'm trying to figure out if the flange should be level with the cement floor or tile

    • @garyg8036
      @garyg8036 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neither. The flange needs to be set ontop of the floor. Whatever the final floor is the flange needs to set ontop of it.

    • @MrDW-ei1fe
      @MrDW-ei1fe ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garyg8036 wrong.

    • @revydoer1478
      @revydoer1478 ปีที่แล้ว

      no he isn’t

    • @MrDW-ei1fe
      @MrDW-ei1fe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@revydoer1478 no, the flange doesn’t need to sit on top of the floor. Do whatever works for you but it can be flush with the floor or even below the finished floor. There’s more than one way to plumb it properly.

  • @guyrabinowitz
    @guyrabinowitz ปีที่แล้ว

    Wear a respirator when working with the PVC primer and glue; they emit really toxic fumes.

  • @alec1113
    @alec1113 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    "Much more flush with the floor? " , really bad english. Ironically you went to all this time to put a video together and the end result is it isnt flush ? And you still posted the video. Always check before glueing . Put a sheet down if you think you are going to spill purple primer . Work smarter no harder .

  • @bradhaenitsch1145
    @bradhaenitsch1145 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya know that’s if you have plastic dwv. He should have glued a 3” inch flange inside 4” pipe. That’s solid core pvc,that’s why it comes out easy