Jun
10
A Guide To Toilet Plumbing Installation
Filed Under Plumbing Help
Ambitious do-it-yourself homeowners are known for tackling large home improvement projects, but even the best-intentioned home renovators may find themselves overwhelmed by the surprising complexity of toilet plumbing and installation. Most of the plumbing for a toilet is installed in the floor or walls, making installation complicated and delicate, even for experienced plumbers. If you still feel set on trying out home 
plumbing, a few standard guidelines should set you in the right direction, but keep in mind that all homes are built differently and you may run into problems once you begin your toilet plumbing project.
The first and most important part of plumbing a toilet is establishing a supply pipe. The supply pipe is a 2 in. diameter pipe that enters the toilet through a hole in the floor. Placing the supply pipe is incredibly important and placement is regulated by local building codes. For example, the supply pipe must be positioned so that when the toilet is attached, the center of the bowl will be allotted 15 inches of clearance on either side. Before setting the supply pipe, check with local building codes to ensure that it is properly located. Your local plumber can help you determine you are up to guidelines.
The supply pipe is affixed to a vertical stack pipe via a curved closet pipe and a slope pipe. The angles of these pipes regulated the flow of water into the toilet and the removable of waste from the toilet. Improper installation of these fixtures could lead to serious plumbing problems including leaks and insufficient waste removal. The size of these pipes should be between 2 and 4 inches; incorrect pipe diameters could lead to huge clogs.
The drain pipe that comes through the floor should be fitted with a shut-off valve and a piece of rubber tubing that connects it to the toilet. A flange is a piece of plastic, metal or rubber that is affixed over the hole in the floor to prevent leaking and moisture as well as to ensure a tight seal between the bottom of the toilet and the floor.
To install the toilet, affix the bottom of the toilet with a wax gasket that creates a tight seal with the flange. Lower the bowl onto the flange so that the supply pipe settles into the hole in the bottom of the toilet. Move the bowl back and forth to secure the seal and level the bowl. Bolts secure the bowl to the flange.
The final process in plumbing a toilet is connecting a supply valve from the wall or floor to the toilet tank via the tank’s tubing. The supply line stub should be affixed with a shut off valve before connecting the tube to prevent flood or leaking.
This is not a comprehensive overview of plumbing a toilet. Most homeowners will find that there are several variables that impact toilet plumbing and installation. The only way to guarantee that a toilet plumbing installation job is done correctly and to code is to hire a licensed plumber to complete the job.
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