Welcome to part 2 of this two part series showing you how to remove and install a new toilet tank and bowl.

If you haven’t seen part 1 check it out here:
How To Remove and Install a Toilet Tank and Bowl – Part 1

It’s time to remove the wax gasket and you can do this simply by using a flat blade paint scraper or putty knife. In this video I’m working on a new P.V.C. floor flange, but if you’re working on an old lead or cast iron floor flange I would recommend you inspect it to make sure it’s in good shape before proceeding.
The wax gasket in this demo is in a protective plastic sleeve and not to confuse you; it must be removed from this sleeve before setting it in place. Some plumbers choose to place the gasket onto the male horn of the bowl before setting it into place, but I like to place down on the floor flange. I can see exactly where it’s going to sit and not worry about it accidently falling off while I’m lowering the bowl.

You don’t want to have that gasket halfway on or off the flange, which could happen if it falls off the horn. When I place the bowl down I like to rock it back and forth to set the wax gasket, let me explain why for me it might be a little tougher in the winter months.

I store the wax gaskets in my work van and here in the northeast when the temperatures drop to 30 degrees and below. They get hard as a rock.

A good tip to mention here is that I’ll fill a gallon bucket with some hot water and drop the wax gasket in to bring it back to room temperature.

Once the bowl is securely in place you’re ready to complete the installation. Check out the video for the conclusion and as always if you have questions, you may reach me at info@bobsplumbingvideos.com.

HAPPY PLUMBING!

This is part 1 of this two part series I walk you through the process of removing and installing a close coupled toilet tank and bowl.

Whether it’s to make a repair, clear a stoppage or install a new tank and bowl the process is the same.
Always start by shutting the water supply and then to keep the work area safe, remove any residual water from the tank and bowl. To do this I’m using a good old turkey bester and sponge which is the quickest way to get this done.

The next step would be to remove the plastic flange bolt covers and loosen the flange bolts. I’ll caution you here by saying that in most cases these bolts will have to be cut off with a hacksaw. If this happens to you just follow my instruction on how to accomplish this.

Next step is to disconnect the water supply tube from the fill valve and proceed to remove the tank and bowl.

Let’s continue in part 2, don’t go away.
How To Remove and Install a Toilet Tank and Bowl – Part 2

If you have questions, you may reach me at info@bobsplumbingvideos.com.

HAPPY PLUMBING!