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[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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[@mikeplate]

Thirty years ago my dad showed me a trick. He took a regular straw from McDonald’s, cut it in half and slipped it over the bolts. Easy alignments.

[@Derpherppington]

I saw a short clip of that trick recently too

[@markymark4860]

​@😅😅😅😅Derpherppington

[@karenbearden6198]

Thanks very much for this tip!

[@surgeneral108]

Your Dad was smart and resourceful

[@meatservo3783]

Got it.

[@cheavismartin1186]

I'm a diy guy. First toilet swap ever. Wood floor messed up from previous wax ring failure, seeping water. This is an EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!!!

[@Ticonderoga12]

Used it over 6yrs now in different jobs and its proven to be a good product, i recommend it!

[@jeremyjedynak]

I've seen a bunch of videos about the Danco Perfect Seal, and this was the most comprehensive and thorough, including featuring the potential removal of the inner black plastic ring, as well as the bolts that come with the All-In-One kit. Thank you for making this video!

[@emmt1256]

Agree

[@finddeniro]

Hear. Hear..

[@nathanael1357]

Ive been following this channel for years and its been incredibly useful. Today I fixed my toilet which was leaking due to my flange being installed below the flooring and the wax was starting to go. I watched this video and used the product and problem solved. Thank you again! This product is definitely worth the extra money. Please keep making amazing content

[@donspirz4199]

I've been installing toilets in apartments for 30+ years and the best way is, if the flange has issues, just replace it. With all the newer flanges out there that aren't the old cast iron type, they are easy enough to replace with a little thinking. If you have a low to the floor flange, use a jumbo wax ring, higher flange, use a standard wax ring or adjust your flange accordingly. Figure it out and keep all of these extra parts and hardware out from under your toilet.. I always just use a jumbo wax ring and never have a problem with them(ever), easy and simple to install, seals the gasses and leakage 100% and they will squish down throughout the years to keep everything sealed if you installed is correctly. All these adaptors will always give you more weak points, joints, seams, screws, best to keep it simple like how it was intended for, it'll last over 20+ years. Just my opinion in simple is always better and more complex you make it with all these adaptors and pieces will lead to early failure as you redo the work again in the near future. It's also a bad idea in putting so many screw holes in your floor where moisture will always be from the cold water. Just my opinion in keeping it simple...

[@usefullifetips9034]

I installed a hydroseat toilet flange repair kit. It reduced water flow & had to hold the handle for 3 seconds to make it flush. I also used a waxless donut & it always smelled gas fumes. After I replaced it with a new cast iron flange & wax ring, all is good. The toilet flushes with a tap of the handle & the gas fumes are gone. Do not try to reinvent the wheel, do what is already tried & tested. Agreed.

[@ThePhoenix1391]

Yup. 8 years of maintenance here. I’ve come to the same exact conclusion. My property I’m currently at is all pvc. And they’re all breaking at the bolt slot. All the repair kits seem to raise the toilet too high and I refuse to use shims, they never hold a toilet sturdy enough. Got real good at just replacing the whole flange.

[@jpmacoo]

I'm not a plumber, but have installed enough toilets over the past 20 years. I've never had a single issue using wax rings. As you said, keep a few different types on hand, and you shouldn't have a problem.

[@igotstoknow2]

Warm the wax before installing. The wax can crack if too cold when pressing the toilet on.

[@jimdooner4375]

I agree with keeping it simple, wax rings are the standard for 99% of toilet replacements . Never had one leak in my house replaced three toilets 40 years ago when I bought my house.

[@jaydrains2247]

I've been a plumber for over 20 years , a simple deep wax seal does the job , sometimes I'll use a Sani seal ring , I'm not trying to invent the wheel and have a call back

[@johnpatmos1722]

Yup. He is getting paid to do this. Infomercial.

[@LygerTheCLaw]

you could avoid more call backs without wax seals. mine blew out eventually from just plunging the toilet because apparently was marginal to start with(you never know because you can't see under the toilet to know how well it is sealing). i also always use the thickest wax rings i could find and make sure my toilet is nice and secure, that is never a guarantee though. rubber seal beats wax any day. it also makes setting a toilet simpler, because you can make a mistake and not have it cost you a $6 extra thick wax ring, having you take another trip to the store and 10 minutes cleaning up the mess. i questioned this kit too until i used it, now i'm a believer. my toilet flange is slightly recessed, so wax rings aren't ideal to start with.

[@drumrooster]

@@LygerTheCLaw facts

[@RandomAxeOfKindness]

Rubber rings are better for DIY because they make it easy to remove the toilet and reposition it. If you're not sure you're gonna get it right on the first try . . . . But if you do use a wax ring, they're fine -- just use a thick one, yeah, not the cheapest one at the store.

[@rickb.6068]

I used one of these a few years ago in my upstairs bathroom and have zero issues with it. It was super easy and clean to install on my tiled floor.

[@rickb.6068]

@@thoml2353 No, nothing was wrong with my flange. I just changed out the toilet and used this instead of the wax ring. As for drilling into the tile it shouldn't be a problem if the floor has no issues with it.

[@footerballer1]

Going to home depot to grab 2! Thanks- great video

[@MAGAMAN]

🤦‍♀People like you are why I have little faith left in humanity.

[@MrDarren5012]

Sure you did

[@rickb.6068]

@@MrDarren5012 I sure did and it still doesn't leak despite my large butt crapping on it every morning.

[@ThePackDad]

This looks like a good system. I've replaced our 3 toilets more than once due to kids using wet wipes. The wax is just so much trouble and even the jumbo rings won't seal properly if there's anything unlevel about the floor or if the ring fails to fully contact the bottom of the toilet. I used wax years ago on 2 and rubber on one. This past weekend, I replaced one of the wax with rubber because the simplicity in the install and future work if necessary. Also seems more reliable in my case.

[@waynedawson6926]

I'm a license Plumber and have used the Danco repair toilet flange kit. I also add a thin slice of wax along with the Danco . So far I've had good results and no call backs.

[@panzerkiller13]

When you say thin slice of wax... do you just divide a normal wax ring into parts, or am I missing something obvious?

[@wayneyadams]

That kit alone makes the video invaluable. Thanks so much for the link.

[@number1pappy]

Just the fact I'll never have to cut the heads of the bolts in the future because of rust is enough reason for me to use this kit for our toilets. We are just coming to the point of installing our new toilet in our guest bathroom renovation. I'm going out tomorrow to pick up this kit. Thanks 😊

[@JonnieB.]

Danco products seem to be very well thought out and engineered. I recently replaced a leaking toilet fill valve with a Danco instead of the common fluid master and I was very pleased.

[@philwood9760]

I bought 3 sets of "danco" cartridges for Moen faucets. I had to go back and replace one of each set due to leak. Most of their stuff is junk!

[@bobbarron6969]

This looks like a good product, thanks for sharing. A word of advice: glove up when working around toilet flanges. There can be a multitude of pathogens in that area and if you have any cuts or nicks in the skin of your hands, you could develop an infection.

[@ddmau7995]

When I was doing plumbing, I always used a brass nut on the bolts to secure them to the flange . This made it super easy to line up the toilet( even with the tank installed) to the flange for the perfect set .

[@dollyhadbraces9361]

sure the good kits came that way . ever fix a case? or set one?

[@randyblackburn9765]

@@dollyhadbraces9361 Case has odd tank to bowl connection

[@brianguidry907]

I've been using the seals with the neoprene ring instead of the wax ring for years and like them much more than any wax ring.

[@codefossa]

Got a bidet toilet and the people that installed it had leaks, it moved around, etc. Decided to fix it myself after having them out a few times and there was a flood underneath it because they rigged up the rubber bit from two different wax ring kits. I say this to explain how thankful I am of your video. I have never installed a toilet with the holes underneath, as yours is in the video, so I took your advice on which ring to get and there's no more leaking. Thanks so much!

[@John-ib3xd]

I know every install situation is different, but this part of the replacement process is what has deterred me from replacing a toilet. Luckily it's not broken and still works, but it's old and uses a ton of water. This has given me a confidence boost for sure, I will be picking up one of those kits.

[@georgewelker853]

Toilets aren’t hard to deal with just do it man it’ll be good 👍🏻

[@ModelLights]

'and uses a ton of water.' Save water by displacement. Get a 2 liter bottle, fill it up with water so it won't float, and secure it inside the tank so it isn't in the way but takes up room instead of the tank water. You'll save about 2 liters every flush, of course adjust the bottle size etc so there is enough water to still flush well. Not my idea or anything, you simply see it now and then to make an older toilet use less water.

[@James-vn8zb]

The old school method is to place a brick or 2 in the tank.

[@chillydawgg4354]

Don't use bricks, over time they crumble & can mess up the seals in the tank. Use a rock

[@catsmeow5566]

I like the locator thingies. I had sticks that came with my toiletmaster lift jack but my friend lost them when he was borrowing it. He'd broken his arm and wrist and couldn't use both hands to lift the toilet. I have a bad back so I can't do much lifting. Got the lift jack and it saved us a lot of trouble. The Danco thing looks interesting. I've used Better Than Wax ring for my toilets and haven't had any problems. I think I need a better repair flange-- but I will need to replace/repair the subfloor first. I believe they recommend sitting on the toilet to make sure it flattens the ring out before you secure it to the floor.

[@billk8780]

Having set countless toilets have always used jumbo wax ring with a deflector cone. Prior to setting with the wax ring I position the bowl and use painters tape to mark locations around the base to better home in on my 'final approach'. Looks like a great DIYer product however.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great tip and I appreciate the feedback 👍

[@mycaddigo]

I believe you’re talking about “the horn “

[@davej7458]

I believe the deflector cone that he is talking about is a piece of plastic that is part of some wax rings. Sort of a very large diameter funnel it's function is to protect the wax ring and help preserve the seal as long as possible.

[@mae2759]

This ring is money. Worked great for my application. Had an uneven, lumpy floor near my toilet. Tried setting a new toilet with wax and the seal broke when trying to shim/level it and it leaked. Used this product (mine had regular closet bolts) and it set perfectly and was able to maintain the seal as I rocked and shifted the toilet to level it. Highly recommend.

[@chrisgraham2904]

Wax doesn't bounce back. Compress wax for a perfect seal, but you can't do anything to lift and align the toilet after the wax has been compressed. A properly installed drain and flange will never need anything more than a wax ring to seal it. Rubber seals and all the gizmo kits only have an advantage when the rough-in has been botched.

[@gregmartin2455]

Awesome. Nice Video. The guy who got the patten on that sure deserves his royalties.

[@dkod19]

Amazing. I just found out today that I would have to replace my toilet, and was discussing with my son-in-law about if we could do it. We had successfully done a gasket replacement on the tank to bowl connection at his house a few weeks ago. So we believe we can do this one ourselves. This video somewhat confirms that and provides some very helpful things to looks for and parts to use. Thank you, Scott!

[@MAGAMAN]

You really had to discuss if you could do it yourself? It's like the simplest job in the universe. Putting oil in your car is more difficult.

[@korndawggy1801]

​@@MAGAMANyet here you are watching a how to video on it.

[@temujinkhan6326]

@@korndawggy1801 This somehow pop up on my recommendation videos. I am now as old as dirt 47 but I have learned to do this since I was maybe 12-14 or so. But yes this is a simple thing to do but plumbers want to make you think it has to be done by someone with a paper that say they are a plumber so they can charge you about $200

[@oswalddesign]

The Danco Perfect Seal is a 50/50 chance. My first experience went well - similar to what you showed. One year later, we had a back flow into the house from a clogged (root) pipe in the yard. Room full of nightmares. The floor installers (replacing damaged flooring) broke the flange (and flange extender) and they used the Oatey Twist-to-Set flange. It fit perfectly and the flange rested on top of the finished floor. We went back to the Perfect Seal. Immediately we noticed something wasn't right - flow was restricted. Pulling the toilet out we noticed the wax ring crushed inside the pipe which pushed the gray horn almost closed - by 50%. Instructions were followed explicitly; no blue adapter and no black horn. As it turned out, the Oatey Twist-Set (for fitting in a 3" pipe) flange is flat across and not beveled like all other flanges connectors - including the Twist-To-Set flange made for 4" pipes (beveled). Our previous flange/extender was beveled and the Perfect seal worked fine. So be warned. If the toilet doesn't set easily (with a little force), there's something wrong. Yank it out! In our case, the normal wax ring was the best solution and everything is a go now.

[@JimYeats]

My wife wanted one piece - skirted - toilets throughout the house we just built so we went with the fluidmaster rubber seal because its too difficult to put the one piece toilet down without having to pick it up and adjust it over and over because you can’t see your bolts…and its heavy AF. the seals have worked well thus far.

[@garyrohlman6013]

USE WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS USE A PROVEN WAX RING...

[@JimYeats]

@@garyrohlman6013 I’ve seen professionals use both. I think it comes down to just doing a diligent job. Both seem to work fine when installed correctly.

[@shovelhead56]

The solution i have been searching for. Original cast iron flange is one piece attached to the outlet pipe. Rusted and regardless of what wax ring i have tried does not provide a flush, tight fit onto the concrete foundation. These products offered the Fix i had been looking for. Thank You for sharing🤙

[@gwmattos]

As a DIY PERSON YOUR toilet install advice was excellent. 😊

[@blondestrainger]

Terrible 50 year plumber Just do it right

[@bobl1769]

Great, much needed video, thanks. Amateurs and professionals should be using the new installation kits and avoiding plain wax seals. I’ve seen too many “professional” installations done wrong and have wasted too many hours trying to get a wax seal to do the impossible.

[@dudeman579100]

pulled one of those out with an auger couple months ago.

[@rdagger]

You have to be careful because Danco sells ones that look like the alll-on-one at the big box stores, but it uses the regular bolts that you have to cut off. The correct model is 10879 but I could only find it online.

[@bobsundance9297]

Thanks!

[@rudedog1515]

Best diy video ever, mine was below the floor and had the tilt. I was going to rip everything apart ,and then call a professional when I finally realized that a flooring guy is not a plumber.

[@svridr2k]

I used these when remodeling two bathrooms and they were super easy to use and have had no issues. Great video!

[@judyhoppe999]

Thank you for showing how this kit works. We have 2 bathrooms with bad flanges that we intend to fix and bought this kit to reinstall the toilets once we replace the flanges. I read the instructions but your video makes it crystal clear how to deal with our situation. Love your videos for you explain things so that anyone can understand. Again, many thanks!

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

there have been times that someone has just really destroyed the area where the toilet was supposed to be attached to the floor or broken the flange so you may have to go the route you just showed us and yes keep it simple but use your brain don't put the toilet back down without making sure all is right and it is not moving side to side or on the floor uneven good info my friend thank you god bless

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Toilets...bane of my existence. Replacing fill valves over and over, different kinds. Just don't seem to last. Never seen a flange in a good position. Definitely going to try the Danco next. Looks good. At least trying to solve some issues.

[@lexo1517]

Good luck. Tried rubber once (not sure if this one) backup leaks are much easier. Never again. Always used the thick wax ring.

[@kevinmurphy3464]

Way better explanation than the video Danco offers on KZbin! Great job sir…

[@dp9324]

Just used this Danco installation kit and it ROCKED! The extendable bolting system alone was brilliant, I'm never using a wax ring again

[@GeeTrieste]

Using the expression "and it rocked", is not a good description for these circumstances 😮

[@incognitotorpedo42]

If you have the right diameter of plastic straw, you can cut off a few inches and stick them on the flange bolts. Works like the alignment pins. You could probably hack something up with painter's tape and whatever, too.

[@chrisgraham2904]

Yes, Grab a jumbo straw at your local McDonalds and cut it in half to give yourself two 5 inch locator pins. They fit a standard toilet bolt perfectly.

[@USSBARBEL]

Thank you for the clear, concise presentation both in audio and visual content. So well put together.

[@chuckhall5347]

The flanges in my house are high. I will try this without the spacer. I love the way it holds the bolts in place.

[@Buffaloc]

I have had rental properties for the last 45 years. These videos are so good.

[@benkanobe7500]

I hope the instructions tell us which configuration of this great kit to use. I have rentals and do all my own work. If this works for me as it has for you it will be a huge improvement in my ability to set toilets alone (I'm 65 and it is getting harder to do).

[@rontiemens2553]

The problem with the rubber is it hardens and degrades over a few years and leaks. I have not used this particular kit but I have installed rubber rings from Home Depot into all three of the toils on my house and all of them started to leak in about three years. I replaced them with wax rings and it has been more than five years and not a drop of leakage. I do realize that this kit has the wax integrated with it but it seems to me the rubber is still the weak link in the chain.

[@R900DZ]

I’ve used this and it’s worked perfectly for me. No issue with gasses as someone mentioned

[@Robertrls01]

bare handed, what a trooper.. lol

[@aaronhollon2616]

If you look ole boy has doody all over his hands :-D

[@iiPlay2Much]

I would lick my fingers like im eating hot cheetos lmaoo

[@davebryant8050]

Parents really need to let their "babies" get dirty more. We have way too many people afraid to touch anything.

[@Derpherppington]

Looks like brand new flooring and built

[@FerociousSniper]

A pooper trooper.

[@gilguzman8359]

It is an excellent product and has saved me tons of time and frustration. Best $10.00-$20.00 you can spend when working on this project.

[@b5maddog]

Great tips and products. Looks so much easier. Thanks for sharing

[@gregorythomas333]

Love this product...it would have made my reinstallation (last spring) way simpler! I just saw another content creator use a plastic Solo cup shoved into the hole to capture anything falling in when removing the wax ring.

[@keiththecarpenter5639]

I prefer the wax ring with the integral funnel. They can be stacked.😉👍🏼👍🏼

[@patrickgr1547]

Highly useful for older plumbing 🙏

[@dennishassler605]

I used a rubber ring in one case, but recommendations vary - everyone has a different opinion. The wax rings usually last for a very long time. It is wise to be certain the flange and any brackets are totally secure and solid to assure they can last for several years. Often they can be deteriorated or corroded and the flooring wood can be rotted out in older homes, so be certain to complete the repair so it is secure for the long haul.

[@donsmith9478]

Due to a water leak in the bathroom of the house built in the '50s, the tile floor had to be removed to dry out the floor. It was tile on top concrete! Under the concrete the wood flooring / sub flooring was gone around where the toilet connected to the cast iron sewer pipe. No wonder the toilet flange could not be tightened down so that the toilet would not wobble and move around! The flange seal was not the problem.

[@billimbriale]

@@donsmith9478 Did you need to do anything about the wood flooring damage?

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

I tried the rubber gasket one time and didnt like the seal it was giving, just felt like it would be an issue down the road. Maybe I was being paranoid, but a wax ring just feels more secure.

[@rickb.6068]

So true, I replaced the flange and some subfloor before I used the rubber ring.

[@dennishassler605]

​@@rickb.6068 Best to avoid the rubber ring and stay with the thick wax rings. I tried the rubber ring, but it's not very reliable - I tossed it away and went back to the thick wax rings - they have a history of lasting a very long time, so why change to rubber?

[@frankm2588]

I've seen this in the store and it looks good. I've tried the Fluidmaster and the Korky products and was not real happy with the them. Trouble with both of them is that if the flange is above the floor, even removing inserts, you don't get them to squish down enough like a wax ring, you get rocking and have to shim all over the place.

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

There are videos that mention Old houses settle ; but the cast iron doesn’t . And sometimes the old flange has to be removed , so a new one can be positioned at the correct height . I think this is the problem I have , but I might try a wax ring , because of your comment , thanks

[@PlumbNutz]

@@psychiatry-is-eugenics yes, you can smash a wax ring all the way down to basically nothing so the toilet won't Rock. And don't forget to caulk around the base which locks the toilet to the floor and keeps it from moving a little bit every time you sit on it which over time will cause it to come loose.

[@deilapakserrion9927]

@@PlumbNutz just make sure you leave the back of the toilet uncaulked so if there is a leak you know. If caulked 100 percent you never know until its to late and cause a lot more damage.

[@jenette16]

@@PlumbNutz I caulk around the sides and front, people (men and women I found out) piddle down the front of the toilet, yuck.

[@CyclingRay]

Thanks, I’ve watched several videos to install this and by far yours is the most informative.

[@TheHoodGuru]

3rd video I liked tonight. I have a new bathroom and a new toilet that is already set, but I did remove it recently to snake out the drain. When I put it back I lost my seal around the outside. Been wanting to lift it up and scrap the remaining silicon from the floor then set it again. I have that new all in one already. I didnt know it had a wax ring built in but from before it sealed ok enough for me to re silicon it all later. But this was a learning video for me.

[@infin1ty850]

Dude, thank you. I've been putting off replacing the wax ring in our front bathroom because of how much of a pain in the ass it is. Going to see if I can get this from Ace so I don't have to run all the way over to HD/Lowes.

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo........it has alwise amused me that after all these years we are still using ceramic toilet...bolting to glass....cheers.

[@Troy-McClure81]

These are ok I sold a few when they came out,Alot of the Pros preferred the Fluidmaster Wax less seal or the Old school Fernco that sticks to the bottom,either way if you're not the best at setting using something like this can help.Just rember Chlorine and other harsh chemicals can damage these reusables.But for big people and uneven floors there 👍

[@martyb3783]

Very nice. There have been many improvements in this area over the years.

[@dienekes4364]

Wow, that kit looks awesome. Definitely going to hunt one down the next time I change out a toilet.

[@evanjrowley]

Thanks. I just did the 4th repair like this on my guest bathroom toilet where the flange is 3/8" above the floor. Kits like these help a whole lot.

[@tenthdimension9836]

Fourth repair on the same toilet? You're doing something wrong man

[@lanarkwanderer]

Well done, well explained. I’ve never had an issue with placing a wax seal or having one leak IF the toilet does not move. I think it’s hard to imagine a toilet being solidly mounted and not ever moving when secured with only two bolts just snug in a plastic flange. Eventually the toilet will move, usually with a 200+ user leaning over too far. The solution is to use caulking around the base to the floor interface on the front and sides leaving the back open to indicate a problem in the unusual chance the seal leaks. If the toilet isn’t moving it won’t leak.

[@jpmacoo]

I see no need for caulking, and have never caulked a toilet I've installed, on wood, tile, vinyl, composite, etc. No issues

[@darrylt5300]

wow look at the paint on the toilet paper holder great video and what not to do on a remodel

[@shadyganley8877]

Hacksaw Jimmy taught me this trick 37 years ago. Thanks Jimmy!

[@hootinouts]

Home owner DIY old guy here. I've set lots of toilets over the years in my own homes and for relatives. I wish some of these awesome products were around thirty some years ago. They would have spared me a lot of grunting and cursing.

[@chomp54321]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm about to put a new vinyl tile flooring that is much thicker than the vinyl sheet flooring that came with the house. I have been dreading it because most likely I'll have to take out the old flange and install a new one to match the new floor's thickness. This will let me just use the existing flange. Perfect!

[@sissymurphy9620]

I used these 5 years ago and they work great no more messy wax and can be reused

[@johnumbach7064]

Would love to have seen the part where you did the flange work. O/w great tutorial. Thanks!

[@jimworley1048]

Thank you very much. This will make it alot easier for this 77 yr old man.

[@AnthonyJones-om6gn]

THIS IS YOUR GREATIST VIDEO YET. THANK YOU. SAVED ME A LOT OF TIME.

[@robrowe9174]

I'm a Master plumber with over 20 years experience. I gotta give credit where credit is due. You managed to screw up every single thing about installing a toilet. That takes talent with such an easy job. It's been 2 years since this video was made. Guaranteed that toilet has been pulled again by now. If it hasn't It's probably just slowly rotting the floor out.

[@echt114]

Just checked your channel. No video on how to do it properly. I'd watch.

[@RodgerMudd]

Way to go. I hated the wax ring. I silicone the caps you be surprised of what can build up under them. Many new life forms.

[@lym3204]

I bought the Danco then changed my mind after reading the Amazon reviews. I went with a plain wax ring along with jigsawing a plastic base plate to get a quarter-inch height on my 1/2" high flange to make the flange the recommended 1/4" high off the floor. Also, dry fit your toilet and place the shims first to make it level then reinstall the toilet with the seal rings and the shims already in place.

[@farookjahoor4977]

Excellent! Way better explanation than Danco. They fail to mention that you need to remove the black plastic insert BEFORE installation if the flange is higher than the floor. It's mentioned as an afterthought, if the toilet does not sit flat, after installation of the product. At that point you would have already applied pressure on the bowl and squeezed the wax down the sides; removing the product now (to take out the plastic insert) would break that seal.

[@ammerudgrenda]

Thanks for video. The kit work pretty good. I needed to buy extra 1/4" bolts, by the way, since the supplied bolts were too short.

[@hassanbazzi3545]

I used double wax before. I have seen the Danco but never paid attention to it. It is a great idea to use. Thank you for sharing

[@curtisblair7618]

Looks like a great product. I’ll definitely look for this the next time I do a toilet. It will be worth the extra money to not have a problem.

[@steverakers]

Very cool...I will definitely use that DANCO kit the next time I remove and reinstall a toilet.

[@fauxque5057]

I thought the new rubber seals were pretty slick. I stepped up and bought one. Install was easy. Life went on. Until the kids stopped up the toilet and I took the plunger to it. Every push down blew water out from around the rubber seal. I went back to the wax seals and haven't had a problem since

[@chrisgraham2904]

I've never had much luck with any type of rubber seals on hundreds of toilets I've installed. Last week I replaced a toilet that had been installed for 55 years and never leaked with a wax seal.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS SCOTT, VERY GOOD ADVICE…things that weren’t available in my past, but are NOW 😎🤗💚💚💚

[@bradmaas6875]

I've used the "better than wax" seal with great results.

[@tonyaddy7825]

I installed a new toilet in my bathroom remodel about a year ago and used this product !! it was Awesome.

[@apackwestbound5946]

As usual, some of the BEST information available online. Thank you!

[@randystone4903]

Thanks for the information. This is the 2nd toilet repair I've seen where the plumber didn't wear gloves. Guess I'm just finicky when messing with old toilets.

[@Blue_Rose1973]

Just tried a foam rubber ring. Seems to be easier and way less messy if there is a next time. I have kids so that’s a good probability.

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

I used this product when we installed a toilet in our powder room. 🇨🇦💝👍

[@jimmya9156]

i always use a couple of 8" pieces of stripped 12 gauge romex wires wrapped around the bolts to guide the toilet. Tied fishing line to the bolts and ran through the bottom of the toilet once, worked great.

[@chrisgraham2904]

Cut one McDonald's soda straw in half and place one over each mounting bolt...perfect fit, to make alignment easy.

[@plasmac9]

The Danco all in one kit definitely saved me from what would have been at least a 2 hour headache caused by a really lazy or stupid contractor that built our house.

[@williamcrovo6452]

Your step-by-step explanation was great. Thank you!

[@Robthebengalguy]

Very nice presentation and that looks like a good product

[@JamyRyals]

Appreciate the info, I have a toilet that needs resetting so this is in my near future. I added the kit to my Amazon cart with your link, thanks 👍🏻

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thank buddy 👍

[@DemureDave]

I agree, this product has been working very well for years now. I haven't had any problems with it and it's very easy to work with.

[@jazzman9469]

Another great video. My nephew just bought an older home that has a toilet that is so old and so low, I thought how could anyone 5' 10" even sit, Lol. Would he be able to replace this with a tall and elongated without worrying about replacing the floor? Would the bolts have the same spacing? Thank you.

[@Peter-976]

I can see this being the item to buy if you have a older or unusual install. Other than that a plain wax seal is fine.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, I lean this way as I do have several rental properties which are older and anything but “usual installs.” 😂

[@ImSonnyBurnett]

Until you mess up and have to pull the toilet off, ruining the beeswax seal.

[@GeorgeVCohea-dw7ou]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs I recommend utilising toilet paper instead of towels to cover the open pipe. It does take a slight bit more effort to prepare for catching loose pieces, but you otherwise won't have to _forget_ to remove it.

[@theoversouls]

I used those a couple of years ago in a super-tight space and they were great!!

[@j.lietka9406]

This is a really informative video! Thank you 🤓 can you use a dab of wax on top portion of the seal, to help with staying in place, sealing...? Thank you

[@JohnMcCullough-wr9hj]

I just installed a Danco yesterday - a little different but did not work. I am sure my fault, going to take out in a minute and see what the heck going on. After removing will do what a commenter said to check the levelness of the toilet and then reinstall. Product seemed fine and easy to install and am sure I have an issue on my end. Also painter's tape to see where it should go is great idea.

[@mgillard96]

Love your channel. The stache is making look like Goose from Top Gun😂