It started last week when our wax seal apparently broke due to plunging. I attempted repair using a 'better than wax' from fluid master. I had trouble seating it and after several attempts all with a small leak I concluded that this was a rubbish product. Yesterday I decided to return to a reinforced wax seal. That seemed to work even less; I felt like the bolts were not tightening down properly so I went and bought an extra thick reinforced wax ring. I just finished installing this and I feel like I got the best seal I have had so far... unfortunately when I flush there is a small leak.
My questions are, would the cold (35f overnight) affect how well it seals? Should I let it sit for a while? Is there anything else I am not thinking of that might help?
I am in a bit of a bind since I plan to go out of town, but my in-laws will be staying here (we share the house). They both have either a scheduled surgery or recently had so they are in no condition to be fiddling with it themselves.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer.
Submitted November 26, 2015 at 11:39PM by mpd-RIch http://ift.tt/1NRcpfB
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