Also - just something to think about…. Archived Message
Posted by opossum jenkins on February 19, 2024, 10:41:13, in reply to "Understandable. But you could definitely do it. "
It’s mad easy to practice. Buy a few feet of copper pipe and a half dozen or so couplings. Cut it with your hacksaw, use some plumbers sanding paper to smooth out the rough edges. Sweat them in your garage, get serviceable at it. Still probably cheaper than hiring it out. Previous Message Torch kit is maybe $50 plus a few bucks worth of solder. You’d know immediately if you’ve got a leak after turning the water back on. Of course, you also want to avoid burning your house down, so there’s that. Previous Message Previous Message Otherwise they’re magical. Previous Message Sharkbite fittings make simple plumbing tasks fairly straight forward. Previous Message Previous Message Turn off water supply valve Disconnect water supply Undo bolts and pop off old one Scrape away old wax ring New wax ring Put new toilet back on bolts and fasten Reconnect water supply
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- Swapping out toilets isn't too bad of a DIY task, right? - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 19, 2024, 9:46:33
- Whoever designed this can die in a fire * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 19, 2024, 21:47:03
- Obligatory... - RSMBob February 19, 2024, 13:04:47
- Once when I did it, the previous owner's employee badge was stuck in the drain* - Potomac February 19, 2024, 10:57:45
- I've done it if that tells you how easy it is - opey8 February 19, 2024, 10:48:14
- If the floor flange is intact and in good shape, it's not too difficult* - IlliniOllie February 19, 2024, 10:42:04
- I gotta install a toilet, the fact my tile around the rough in isn't even is going to be a pain in - ijustkrushalot February 19, 2024, 10:06:41
- Make sure your rough in length is accurate. - opossum jenkins February 19, 2024, 10:04:28
- I’m out on pretty much anything that involves water or electricity* - lcubed February 19, 2024, 9:55:20
- Truly one of the easiest DIY jobs.* - complainant February 19, 2024, 9:51:40
- I've done it multiple times. If I can do it, anyone can do it. Put a rag in the waste line to - LovetheChief February 19, 2024, 9:49:31
- It's shitty work - BradUnderwoodforprez February 19, 2024, 9:48:24
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