I am not a plumber.
In fact, it's number one on my list of home repairs/renovation that I hate since it seems as though either my work likes like a pre-schooler put the pipes together or it looks great . . . but leaks.
So here's my question . . .
Can I use flexible rubber couplings like this . . .
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fernco-3-in-x-3-46-in-dia-Flexible-PVC-Coupling-Fittings/1000075327
. . . in place of standard, hard PVC couplings to join 3 inch pipe which connects to a T fitting for a toilet?
I ask since I suspect using a standard PVC coupling will be tough due to the inflexibility and access.
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If you're still reading this and so inclined . . . could I use a flexible rubber T in place of a standard PVC T for use with a toilet or is this for another purpose?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fernco-3-in-x-3-40-in-x-3-40-in-dia-Flexible-PVC-Tee-Fittings/1000075381
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And if you're still reading this long thread this is what happened to me about a week or so ago . . .
My latest project started out innocently enough with my wife asking me to do a thorough cleaning of the upstairs toilet as we had some hard water stains. Figure on maybe a 5-10 minute job.
However, while cleaning the toilet I discovered a hairline crack in the bowl above the water line. Further investigation showed that the crack went all the way through as there was evidence of a mineral line seeping from the crack. No huge leak or water or the floor, but I figured I should replace the toilet. Figure on a half hour or so job to remove the old toilet and put new toilet in place, right? Wrong.
My wife reminded me that the last time we installed the toilet the old toilet flange was bent and troublesome so I opted to replace the flange. YouTube videos made the work look easy enough . . . make a few cuts and then chisel out the pieces. Figure on half an hour to 45 minute . . . only 20 minutes on the YouTube video, but you know how that goes.
1 1/2 hours later I had a pile of plastic pieces with none larger than a marble, a fitting with a huge chunk missing and a small leak . . . .
Looks like I now have to replace some pipe . . . which means removing some tile and plywood . . . or drywall. Grrrr . . .
I think there's some moral here . . . but I have no idea of what it is. All I know is things just kept escalating.
In fact, it's number one on my list of home repairs/renovation that I hate since it seems as though either my work likes like a pre-schooler put the pipes together or it looks great . . . but leaks.
So here's my question . . .
Can I use flexible rubber couplings like this . . .
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fernco-3-in-x-3-46-in-dia-Flexible-PVC-Coupling-Fittings/1000075327
. . . in place of standard, hard PVC couplings to join 3 inch pipe which connects to a T fitting for a toilet?
I ask since I suspect using a standard PVC coupling will be tough due to the inflexibility and access.
---
If you're still reading this and so inclined . . . could I use a flexible rubber T in place of a standard PVC T for use with a toilet or is this for another purpose?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fernco-3-in-x-3-40-in-x-3-40-in-dia-Flexible-PVC-Tee-Fittings/1000075381
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And if you're still reading this long thread this is what happened to me about a week or so ago . . .
My latest project started out innocently enough with my wife asking me to do a thorough cleaning of the upstairs toilet as we had some hard water stains. Figure on maybe a 5-10 minute job.
However, while cleaning the toilet I discovered a hairline crack in the bowl above the water line. Further investigation showed that the crack went all the way through as there was evidence of a mineral line seeping from the crack. No huge leak or water or the floor, but I figured I should replace the toilet. Figure on a half hour or so job to remove the old toilet and put new toilet in place, right? Wrong.
My wife reminded me that the last time we installed the toilet the old toilet flange was bent and troublesome so I opted to replace the flange. YouTube videos made the work look easy enough . . . make a few cuts and then chisel out the pieces. Figure on half an hour to 45 minute . . . only 20 minutes on the YouTube video, but you know how that goes.
1 1/2 hours later I had a pile of plastic pieces with none larger than a marble, a fitting with a huge chunk missing and a small leak . . . .
Looks like I now have to replace some pipe . . . which means removing some tile and plywood . . . or drywall. Grrrr . . .
I think there's some moral here . . . but I have no idea of what it is. All I know is things just kept escalating.