How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a badly corroded cast-iron flange. (See the shopping list, tools, and steps below.)
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Shopping List for How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange:
- Plastic expansion closet flange [amzn.to/2LKogXU], to replace old cast-iron flange
- Large sponge [amzn.to/30cbfd9] and bucket [amzn.to/2W0j3PE], for sopping up water
- Four wood blocks [amzn.to/2HhYeG4], used as spacers beneath the new closet flange
- Rubber gasket [amzn.to/2DYbv5S], for sealing toilet to flange
Tools for How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange:
- Wrench [amzn.to/2LvSduP], to loosen and tighten hex nuts [amzn.to/2JwYVy2]
- Close-quarter hacksaw [amzn.to/2YjS1jN], for sawing through bolts
- Stiff-blade putty knife [amzn.to/2VsFxJZ], to scrape off wax gasket
- Screwdriver [amzn.to/2LzfKLl]
- Hammer [amzn.to/2UPkY5e] and cold chisel [amzn.to/2IZ6xd7], for chopping out the cast-iron flange
- Pliers [amzn.to/2He4YVq], to pull out the old flange
- Wet/dry vacuum [amzn.to/2VgedcZ], for collecting dust and debris
- Ratcheting hex-key wrench [amzn.to/2DXacnB], to tighten the flange screws
Steps for How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange:
1. Close the shut-off valve behind the toilet to stop the flow of water.
2. Remove the lid from the toilet tank. Flush the toilet and hold down the flush lever to drain as much water from the tank as possible.
3. Reach inside the tank and unscrew the ball float.
4. Use a large sponge to sop up the remaining water from inside the tank and from the bottom of the toilet bowl.
5. Remove the nuts from the closet bolts on each side of the toilet base. If the nuts are rusted in place, cut through the bolts with a close-quarter hacksaw.
6. Unscrew the water-supply line from the underside of the toilet tank.
7. Rock the toilet back and forth to break its wax seal with the drainpipe. Lift the toilet and carry it out of the room.
8. Use a stiff-blade putty knife to scrape away the wax gasket from the closet flange.
9. Unscrew and remove any extension rings to expose the cast-iron closet flange.
10. If the flange is badly corroded, use a hammer and cold chisel to chop out the flange.
11. Pull the loosened flange out of the cast-iron drainpipe with a pair of pliers.
12. Vacuum up all dust and debris from around the drainpipe and bathroom floor.
13. Set four wood blocks around the drainpipe to hold the new closet flange at the correct height.
14. Install a plastic expansion closet flange into the cast-iron drainpipe.
15. Use a ratcheting hex-key wrench to tighten the four screws on the inside of the flange until the flange is tightly wedged into the drainpipe.
16. Slide two new closet bolts into the slotted keyways in the flange.
17. Place a rubber toilet gasket over the bolts and onto the closet flange.
18. Set the toilet back into place on top of the gasket.
19. Onto each closet bolt put a plastic washer, stainless-steel washer, and hex nut. Alternately tighten each nut with a wrench, being careful not to crack the toilet base.
20. Trim off the excess bolt with the hacksaw.
21. Snap on the plastic caps to conceal the closet bolts.
22. Reattach the water-supply line to the underside of the toilet tank.
23. Screw the ball float back onto the flush valve.
24. Open the shut-off valve and flush the toilet to ensure it's working properly.
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[@ericheine2414]

I've been a plumber since 1978. Always fun to watch someone else work. Especially someone who has the proper experience. Thank you.

[@palerider660]

As a veteran plumber for over 40 years and I own my own plumbing company the last 33, I noticed one crucial mistake. I would’ve spent several minutes cleaning the inside of the old pipe thoroughly to make sure I removed all the old corrosion so as to get a good proper seal with that compression ring.

[@robbie1212]

Exactly what I was thinking. Maybe even take a nice wire brush to the inside.

[@JoseAndrade-ic7er]

I’m getting ready to do this exact same job on my toilet. Just wondering if I’ll need to screw down the new flange, or will the expansion seal be strong enough to hold it in place. I only ask because I have a concrete foundation and don’t have a subfloor to screw into.

[@YellowBunchofBananas]

@@JoseAndrade-ic7er You need to screw it down. Use tapcons.

[@leohartop1632]

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[@truth6600]

He never screwed the flage to the sub floor.

[@salazarpayne3784]

Richard is the best of them all. You can just tell that he is genuinely a very nice man who knows his stuff.

[@JodBronson]

On thing he doesn't know is...... Hepatitis FREE! LMFAO

[@brianhumphrey6791]

I hope she cleaned it first

[@xNoGUSTaTux]

As a very green DIYer, fixing up a dated townhouse....this is EXACTLY what i needed and has given me mad confidence that i can fix the issue i am having 🙏🙏🙏not to mention going over all the options that might be needed throughout the project

[@kenwelch198]

Yeah I was old school plumber for 34 years. Never used gloves. Just found out I have hepatitis c. Never been promiscuous or used drugs either. Wear your gloves people!

[@davidnee]

Hep C is not transmitted via human waste. Hep A can be. There's a new effective cure for hep C. Gloves /PPE are good still!

[@JC-vb8zi]

Exactly

[@texasflood1295]

Hepatitis A can be transmitted by contact with sewage. Hepatitis B and C are transmitted by contact with infected blood or rarely, through sexual contact. Transdermal (through the skin) transmission of Hep C such as by getting a tattoo is possible but only if the instruments are not properly sterilized.

[@Jim_Schorts]

yea I just drive around with half a toilet in my van

[@mistadontplay52]

MW3 MASTER 😂😂😅

[@harrynips1614]

I drive around with half a hooker.....same diff

[@Normal1855]

MW3 MASTER too funny. 🤣

[@stephensnell1379]

It's what's called a half cutaway as he mentions

[@brendanmoran397]

How else do you pick up chicks? “Hey Honey, I’ve got a cutaway half toilet out in my black VAN, you wanna get outta here and check it out?”

[@kenkw5515]

When I run into this sort of situation and have to use one of the expandable inserts inside a cast iron pipe, i use a heavy gauge wire brush mounted in my Mikita drill and get the small rust shards inside the cast iron pipe removed to ensure that the rubber gasket will seal properly against the inside walls of the cast iron pipe. Sometimes it is necessary to get a long chisel and chip the pieces from inside the pipe before using the wire brush.. I too use the new style waxless “saniseal” between the toilet and floor flange, less mess and if toilet loosens, the soft seal moves with the base to ensure the seal doesn’t leak!

[@aforsy]

I came to the comments wondering exactly this, thank you!

[@josephyoung1008]

Would putting the flange on the inside of the pipe reduce flow? It seems the pipe is effectively narrowing at the flange.

[@zubirhusein]

@@josephyoung1008 the inside of the toilet is narrower, it's not an issue in terms of flow

[@tadwilson9563]

I grew up watching this old house and Richard Trethewey has always been my favorite plumber

[@ImTheJoker4u]

"The flange is all rotted""What do we do now?""You pull out your purse, and get ready to empty it" LOL

[@rl4889]

Thats why no one hires polish

[@CEO786]

Ha ha

[@daviddoyle4516]

Just be glad she got someone like Rich Treathway who knows what the Hell he's doing.

[@brandonwilson4281]

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[@bobsaget2789]

I had to replace a closet flange. Would not recommend.

[@garmar704]

I'm a floor/tile installer by trade. The best, and cleanest method for removing the excess water from the bowl and tank is with a small, cheapo wet/dry vacuum. The Stinger from Home Depot is one I've used for many years. Remove the paper filter from inside, and you're good to go. I usually do the job, leave the water in the vac until the job is done, then pour it all back down the toilet when the job is done. Great video!

[@AxcelGamer97]

Last time I did it, I sucked the water out with a vacuum and then watered some of the plants with it.

[@Blox117]

an even better method is to use a straw and suck the toilet water in your mouth. that way none of the water goes to waste

[@gertis7420]

Well, you always can put a hose in there and suck on it. 😂😂😂

[@jasperdunkin292]

And blow the nice shitty make up air all over the house. Now the family comes down with ebola.

[@andrewalvarado4420]

I was watching him do that and thought. What a waste of time. just get a shop vac. then later he uses a shop vac! He had one the hole time. lol

[@Elon_Trump]

He wipes his nose after he digs out the rubber flange. Im dying

[@elevate32767]

He's immune to everything by now

[@HsingSun]

Did he smell like honey?

[@Honestandtruth]

Haaaahaaaaaaa 😂

[@iq9488]

Richard, you are the reason I always wash my hands after touching money.

[@ccdogpark]

JJ I doubt there is anyone here who could help you with this problem. Have you discussed this phobia with a mental health professional ?

[@fakeit6339]

the guy is right you have to clean your hands before eating

[@you2tooyou2too]

Or keyboards, or door knobs, or ....!

[@iPad-gi2tl]

he all in they toliet with no gloves

[@nicholascandelario8876]

I was thinking the same thing... I hope he didnt give her a handshake

[@tuanh5319]

I love the cutaway explanations. BTW if im working on anyone elses toilet, im going to wear hazard suits.

[@stephensnell1379]

You are a huge germaphobic

[@amyk3275]

😂😂😂😂

[@leecook1035]

10 mins and teaches me not just how to do the job, but how to do it several ways. love it! Going to go fix my toilet now.

[@Ethan.s..]

Did you finish the install yet?

[@kimthule2740]

😂

[@vforvendettaMA]

It gives me chills to see how much better this old house KZbin how-to demonstrations are than the shaky, low budget, low sound quality, low visual quality, improperly explained amateur videos that proliferate on KZbin

[@ddjohnson9717]

i love old houses like this. 100s years of piping still works today, fascinates me a lot.

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

same here, suprising that iron cast still holds, these days they use PVC

[@ddjohnson9717]

@@aaronbaraiya3692 yeah

[@Manoucherie27]

Who comes to read the comments after you saw he was wearing no gloves?

[@kman-mi7su]

Meeeee!! and I love all those "professionals" who say don't wear gloves, yeah right! NEVER shaking your hand!!

[@cavemanjoe7972]

ManoueCherie *RIGHT* after! I knew there'd be good ones in here!😂

[@bigalsguttersandlandscapes909]

Yup......no gloves!

[@alansoto5275]

Me😂😂😂😂

[@EmileeHignite]

ManoueCherie I most definitely did. That is disgusting. I would never ever touch used wax or a toilet period that’s not my own with my hands that asking for disease

[@walter.bellini]

So nice to see that sometimes a regular repair becomes more complicated after the fact. Great to see how he goes through different options to get to a sound solution. Thanks for the video

[@MimicoBungalow]

6:20 I just replaced a toilet with a leaking flange. The house is from 1949. When I removed the toilet (had to cut the bolts) - I was horrified to see that the original bronze flange had not only come unsoldered from the lead down-tube - but the mounting bolts had been spinning in the flange! I ended up doing a basic solder and reseal and adding a NEW repair plate (made by Oatey) to the TOP of the old bronze flange. I had to literally SOLDER the two bolts to the repair flange first. Then, I screwed the repair flange down on top of the old bronze flange. To make things 'watertight' I installed a 'Fluidmaster Better Than Wax Toilet Seal' into the old flange before installing a new toilet. It is (as you know) VERY important to make sure that the final flange assembly is JUST high enough to make a proper seal with the toilet. So far - all's well. Just a tip (I know I don't need to tell you this!) - press a plastic bag filled with rags down into the down-pipe while the rest of the work is being done - it's NOT nice to lose tools and other 'stuff' into the drain!! Just don't forget to remove it before reinstalling the toilet! Cheers from a guy that's SUPPOSED to be an accountant! in Toronto!

[@markherring4559]

This video was my first introduction to this Old House several years ago. I also had to replace a cast iron flange and this video was exactly what I needed to figure out how to do it properly.

[@mmm053]

Thank you very much for this demonstration. I ran into a disintegrated flange yesterday at a friends house, and spent the night wondering how hard it would be to replace. You're a plumbing magician. Thanks!

[@josephrapoza6453]

I would have shot someone for the new flange years ago.. What a life saver... Modern tech...

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

I know that feeling. I was living in an old factory more than 120 years old, and the toilet started leaking raw sewage. When I took it off, I realized that my landlord hadn't even fastened down the toilet, he just left it sitting with the ceramic piping loosely shoved down into the sewage pipe. Then I realized _why_ he'd done that. The sewage pipe was ductile iron all one piece with the flange, which didn't even have holes in it. I tried to drill holes in the flange, and I couldn't make a scratch with my hardest drill bit. I ended up creating an ugly kludge using two wax seals on top of each other and gluing the toilet down as best I could with silicone to keep it from rocking too badly.

[@cloveicecoleman6065]

I just want to thank all of you on This Old Hour for teaching and showing by example how to fix and build just about anything you might want to do that to. I've been watching your show for years and have become accustomed to your faces like I'm just watching my friends when I watch the show. I don't do a lot of home improvement projects but it's good to know where to go to if I have to.plus it's just enjoyable to watch how you all beautify everything you work on. You sometimes sound like doctors when you go through a house. before. giving details of what will be done just as a doctor gives details about a patient. before. You know doctors and carpenters are closely related. What a blessing to grow up in a house with either. Just wanted to pat you on the back for your very good down home work. I love you all.

[@richardtrethewey411]

Thank you for your kind words. We work hard to get it right in a way is clear to understand.

[@ishmer9543]

i work in the plumbing supply industry, and i must say these videos are a must watch. if you want to learn more about how product is installed and how it works .

[@RealRuler2112]

I remember finding this segment from the full episode when my toilet tank broke (literally the tank developed a leaking crack) last year. This gave me the confidence to tackle the job myself. Of course, replacing the tank turned into replacing the toilet (as they didn't make a tank to fit that toilet anymore) which turned into replacing the flange (as half the cast iron came up with the toilet; drilling/digging that lead out was NOT fun!) which turned into replacing the floor tile (as many of those were also stuck to the bottom of the toilet) which turned into cutting out and replacing a good portion of the subfloor (due to the wood being bad from a hidden water leak). I now have a completely new toilet, solid subfloor, and new floor all thanks to this show. Can only imagine what it would have cost to have a contractor do everything...

[@godbluffvdgg]

About 1500...:)

[@Joe-kb1sm]

That would have been $400 to $500, plus parts. Joe Patton, Patton Mechanical Co... Now retired.

[@ginosmovies]

RealRuler2112,: Sooh how long did it take to complete the job?

[@shortty7618]

I see it’s an old comment, but after watching this, it has saved me $400. Gotta replace my iron flange that is practically destroyed. Just gotta find one of this “devices” he has that expands the gasket into the pipe!

[@markreno2252]

@@shortty7618 If you meant the green thing, and you're still looking for it, I believe it's called a Sani-seal and is sold at Home Depot. I have one installed in my upstairs bathroom. Much better than dealing with wax.

[@fartknocker8363]

When he lifted the seat at the end I thought he was going to take a piss. Then he said..."you should do the honors" LOL. If she sat on the can and took a big smelly one I might have died.

[@smash72cutlass30]

Fart Knocker Or at the very least a pull my finger joke

[@badmotherhumper]

yup me too, you are my hero Mr. Fart Knocker.

[@bobbyj7806]

Dead 🤣🤣

[@Littlelewie151]

Thank you for a got wrenching laugh!!!

[@johnlong9494]

That wedding ring has been through some shit!

[@berryallen7005]

Noice!!!!

[@bjmacaoidh]

wow!! I am so very glad I watched this! I was baffled by some crazy cast iron thing that looked like it was glued or welded to the outlet pipe. I couldn't turn it. The thing was screwed down with 4 different-headed screws, and the first screw basically just pulled out of the rotten wood, a second did the same. The third would not unscrew no matter how much I twisted and hauled at it with my channel locks. So I got out the grinder and cutting blade/disc and sawed the flange from the pipe. Now I hope I can find one of those flanges you showed us, because will most certainly need it. The toile had been mounted to the flange or course and sealed with 2 wax rings, one on top of the other! The subfloor was saturated. The leveling compound on top was quite damp, and what I thought was decking, on closer inspection looked like some kind of manufactured board with formica on top. It is also saturated and crumbling, The house is not very old, either. ok - maybe 50 years old - the homeowner doesn't know when it was built. Needless to say, I did not put the tile flooring in today. Nope. And it won't go in tomorrow, either.

[@MorroccoM13]

It would have been nice if he mentioned the make and model of the flange and gasket as well as where we can get them.

[@markreno2252]

The green toilet flange is called Sani-Seal if I recall and sold at Home Depot.

[@Tuppunaatio]

”you should do the honors” me: removes pants and proceeds to sit on the toilet

[@nizzy1057]

hahahahahha

[@eone2345]

😂😂

[@FreddyMendoza123]

🤣🤣

[@Fireship1]

Tuppunaatio pissed my pants when I read this. (I should have pissed in the toilet instead)

[@hollenjf]

That's what I thought he was expecting of her for a split second

[@alttech9447]

That easy little seal replacement job turned into a monster of a job, kudos to you Richard for not throwing in the towel.

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Excellent job professionally done and demonstrated. Now I can do it, thanks for the tutorial. 👍👍

[@beefstu6857]

A real man doesn't wear gloves to reach into a strangers toilet. 😄

[@VSMOKE1]

Is that were the term Toxic masculinity came from lol

[@smash72cutlass30]

Beef Stu That’s why you got that canker sore on your lip

[@ahmad27ny]

A real man uses a crow bar to hook the lip, pull it out, and toss immediately in trash nearby. Only a moron or amateur would use their bare hands.

[@dumpydumpy7514]

Beef Stu you can only be diagnosed Hep C once right?

[@bettymontenegro7286]

Le gusta su travajo..he likes his job...

[@timwhitlock3500]

Missing link: After he sets the flange in place and tightens the sealing screws, at 8:20 four screws magically appear that hold the flange to the floor. Without explaining that step, the uneducated might think that the flange was held in place entirely by the sealing screws.

[@mikesworldinasl]

Lol that's what I just said. But why no mention of them? #sneakyMF

[@turtle4jax]

I was just about to ask if he secured the flange to the subfloor. I was so confused!

[@brianvogen1502]

Thanks!!!!! I ran into a 3 inch that has been causing a client a problem from some time now. Years Solid advice, thanks for taking the time to include product links.

[@anthonyseverino8292]

This is exactly what my problem is. I thought the wax seal is my problem but now I understand why its the problem, thanks Richard!

[@rachelgibson1858]

This is exactly the video I needed. I'm glad they make that flange too!!! Saved my life. Now I'm confident I can make the bathroom repairs myself, even if my old cast iron flange is trashed.

[@flat-earther]

Did you succeed in repairing your bathroom?

[@cmetube]

Great video. Hits so many common real life problems. Really awesome video! Best video out there on toilets and toilet flanges for most people having homes.

[@wolvesprowl1]

had to do this in my own home, great vid showed me exactly what I had to do...

[@jbroheretoday]

It is obvious that you have a lot of experience. Thanks for the video.

[@OkayAhhgain]

My man is a savage lol he went in bareback

[@nx2269]

The new flange needs to be bolted to the floor. He left it just sitting on top of those spacer blocks. When tightening the toilet bolts, it’ll lift up the flange and may disrupt the black rubber gasket seal.

[@alexwoods8462]

If you pause the video at the right time you can see that he actually did screw it down to the subfloor. I think he just forgot to mention it in the video.

[@mikesworldinasl]

Ya i actually made a comment above 5min ago lol. I'm curious why no mention of it in the video or in the "how to" written portion

[@carlostorres2736]

Its easy when you know what you are doing And having the right thing to fit on the old pipe.... Good job 👏

[@SawdustCreationsbyMike]

Even experienced plumbers here have missed a couple crucial mistakes made here. First use a second nut and washer to secure the closet bolts to the collar. Then set the toilet and bolt it down. Second turn the collar to use the small slots for the bolts. That collar WILL break again without a doubt. The slots will not. Also you screwed that collar down but didn’t tell of the importance of this step. That “adjustable” collar will come out of the pipe eventually if not screwed down to the floor.

[@TheDNick]

Thanks so much for the video. That expanding flange is a Godsend. Exactly what I needed and didn't know existed. Though I was going to have to call a plumber.

[@sabertig3489]

Getting ready to do this type of repair at home, first time, so I’m watching these do-it-your-selfy videos. These pros make it look so easy. Probably take me all day .

[@jamesosagie4102]

Love your professionalism...

[@torobravo8023]

I love this guy ! Excellent video, thanks for sharing !

[@MrDiabolicmuffin]

I love these this old house how to's... One suggestion... Latex gloves.....

[@jimmycortesdiaz7973]

MrDiabolicmuffin el señor no conoce los guantes

[@stephensnell1379]

Many people cannot use that type as many have an allergy to Latex Rubber

[@kimmyymmik]

Stephen Snell another kind of gloves then 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MrDiabolicmuffin]

Kim En nitrile gloves. Same thing, different material...

[@NimsChannel]

This man is made of leather.

[@rickbeau2447]

'come out to the van I want to show you something'... sure ok

[@jfarinacci0329]

Good problem solving. Thank you.

[@inflxshn6175]

I learned a ton. Thank you.

[@thxmateoli]

Notice at the end how she didn’t dare reach to shake his hand in gratitude.

[@-johnny6894]

Interesting as always, but I have few questions. 1. Why did you not scrape or grind off some of the inside of the cast iron pipe? Would that not insured a better seal? 2. Was the porcelain crack not a concern? 3. When you were all done it looked as if there was a space between the floor and the seated toilet. Would not water from washing the floor or an overflow cause more damage to the subfloor?

[@godbluffvdgg]

1) you don't need to, there is no pressure it's gravity so the rubber expansion washer would seal it well enough 2) I would think so...I would never reinstall a cracked toilet...It's not worth the aggravation 3)It gets caulked usually

[@txpyroguy817]

And where are his gloves? HE then rubs his nose after removing the wax ring.

[@matttheplumber00ify]

-johnny usually do not want to disturb the inside of cast iron it is tar line inner and outer they most likely did not do that 70 years ago but is it common practice today of manufacturing cast iron pipe

[@BENICIACA1986]

-johnny she never cleans the floor anyway, so no concern there.

[@scassidy77]

Yes, it should have been scraped to clean the inside of the pipe before installing to insure better seal. And the new flange should have been screwed to the floor, not just rely upon gasket seal to keep the new flange in place. Otherwise it will possibly pull itself out while tightening the stool bolts to the floor. Otherwise great video 👍

[@wellsnapyeah]

Very educational. Thank you.

[@Justice4300]

I’ve been plumbing for 10 years, a lot less time then he has For sure, and also agree to everything he did.... Except, using that rubber seal. I’ve had problems with them in the past leaking so I personally use the standard wax seal myself. In this case he had no choice but to replace the flange, but if your flange is slightly below the floor, you can purchase a Jumbo wax seal. So, Good video for those who enjoy doing it them selfs.

[@you2tooyou2too]

re. 7:40 The inside surface of that cast pipe is way too rough to seal with the device he used, and would not be discovered unless she got the same clog as before, below this flange. He really should have cleaned & smoothed the inside top few inches of that pipe!. A wire brush would probably have been sufficient, perhaps a chisel to remove the large rust patch, so the inside surface is round enough for a very good seal. re. 8:05 He did not describe or show it carefully, but the 'perfect location' for the end of the flange-bolt-head keyway is less than 1/4" from parallel to the wall, so the flange-bolts can easily set vertically. re. 9:30 2 causes of the cracked footing flange (that he pointed out but did not explain earlier in the video): Toilet rocking (because of unlevel or unsolid floor seating) & over tightening of this nut. The toilet should be checked to sit solidly on the floor before (and after) the plumbing parts were added. And the nut should be tightened to squeeze but not cut the rubber/plastic washer (often a wedge washer is needed to seat properly).

[@weelgunny]

I would have taken a wire wheel and spun off some of that rust inside the iron pipe where the gasket mates in.

[@khozmanyar1]

thank you, you were so helpful

[@IsaacJohnsonCompaniesLLC-vl3qt]

Excellent video. I have a cast iron rough in situation, where I need to install a flange, so this video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@musoangelo]

Great content and I did learn something here but , respectfully I'd like to ask a question. I don't think that the bolts that hold down the toilet are sold brass. I think that they are brass plated steel. I just changed out a wax seal a couple of days ago and the new seal came with bolts. They were too long and as I marked them and cut them to the same length as the old one's, They appear to be brass plated steel bolts. Even in this video, there is rust as he's breaking the old ones out. Those bolts are so small (1/4 20 ) and I know that you need to be careful to not tighten them so as to not break the porcelain base of the toilet, but they are small. At any rate, thanks for the information.

[@xcross8537]

The man is old school, gloves is for these young generation with messed up immune systems.

[@indiemusiccloud8238]

Same thing I was thinking. I'm a plumber and a drain tech. It gets messy but the paycheck is amazing.

[@sarahmathias9463]

Christopher Kebenei ok boomer

[@MrGeminijay313]

Immune system? You, him & ppl like you'll are the reason diseases spread.

[@kalijasin]

Exactly.

[@kwamedanquah9824]

INDIE MUSIC CLOUD how much is your paycheque

[@didequen3339]

Oh boys i am so impressed with his experience. Everything he said perfectly

[@poodlenoodlesoup1]

That you for this vid. I figured that's what I had to do was get my old cast iron flange out, just want sure.

[@jiffywaxjesus1951]

That cracked toilet joke went right over her head 😂😂 like she literally, blew up the toilet lolol

[@frankjames1955]

Good man and very smart ! one thing on my mind..the compression ring on the flange is going on a rusted inside surface which makes me wonder how well it would seal

[@daviscomputerdoctor]

my cast iron flange broke, and a plumber came to see, and said the entire floor had to be replaced, new cast iron flange, and the work would take weeks. i am not wealthy, and he quoted me over $800 just for the plumbing and was going to refer me to his friend the contractor, for the new floor, who knows how much that would have been. would have killed all money for the holidays, and would have jacked up all my credit cards. I ordered the parts you suggested, and completed the job for $35 in parts, plus a few hours of my time, well spent. I learned a lot. and i want to add, there is money now for the holidays. thank you so very much for sharing your skill and knowledge, have a wonderful holiday. thank you again.

[@darrellstrom]

No gloves ! Disgusting ! Good video though.

[@andrewharmon7929]

Great video, exactly the information that I needed! Many thanks!

[@elmerochory]

Im a plumber and gloves always are my best friends

[@I.AM.Issachar.]

and knee pads

[@grigs249]

I love Richard, he would explain how to take a dump on the toilet if someone wanted to know the proper way.

[@RainMan1016]

Thank you!

[@kennydavis2525]

Everything I needed to know bro thanks!!

[@koaasst]

cool cross-section view of the toilet. while i have my minds image of how it looks this is the first time i have physically seen one open like that. yup, looks just as i imagined it lol! i now use my small wet vac to get that water out. i used to always make a mess and spill it everywhere!

[@vladlashing]

Jesus man he touches everything then wipes his mouth

[@jamesroberts5506]

vladlashing lo by

[@JOSH50H]

Think he’s got a fetish for dookie

[@bcr578]

He probably has a cast iron immune system.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

More than likely has built up immunity from sewer turd.

[@ShnozzleShabizzle]

when you haven't tasted a girl in so long...

[@la1negrita]

Excelent video! . The explanation was fantastic. Glad I found your video.

[@JoeBlythe]

This video covers pretty much each and every issue or question I have in order to fix my toilet ASAP, as well as finding the proper part, and not sounding like too much of a fool at my local hardware store. Thank you! Thumbs up!!!

[@NewbArchitect]

It's great how she stands right next to him while he works in an already tight space just for the camera shot. Informative and entertaining.

[@skoalsoldier]

Just like an actual customer would 😂

[@Janzer_]

@@skoalsoldier helicopter

[@mightymouse5930]

“Okay, so then what’d ya do?” I dunno why he made me laugh so hard when he said that. 😆

[@derricdueker64]

Before we get started I must bless this house.

[@josephrapoza6453]

Nice easy fix...

[@kman-mi7su]

Well, he sure ain't making a sandwich for me! LOL!

[@rifleman542]

you'd never know when he'd start working at safeway and kneads your bread on a part time job

[@elevate32767]

From any plumber, honestly. Their guts are built different

[@bambur1]

This is the type of man that rubs dirt in open wounds to get them to heal faster

[@NOLAWAGAINSTIT]

thank you

[@sstritmatter2158]

I had a plumber come out tonight because my cast iron flange is broken where the bolts go. He said he would have to cut up through the ceiling to replace the flange. It may cost upwards of $2K. I said I'll wait. So I have an appointment with another plumber tomorrow - I will see what they say. I am CERTAIN it is just the flange that needs replacing. If they say so and fraction of the cost - I will 1 star the group that came tonight. Plumber looked like a high school kid - but he was respectful I just wonder if they were looking to max cash on an emergency call... GLAD - no - VERY VERY GLAD I saw this video especially the flange replacement options. Thank you so much!

[@ZergRadio]

lol I thought she was gonna make a dump, when he said "you should do the honours"..... 9:52

[@harrynips1614]

MAKE a dump ??

[@chuckkashak]

Should flange be flush or above floor level,thanks?

[@leonnegro4504]

Excellent and very helpful video!!!! Do you have one about the waste line and cast iron P trap on a 50 year old bath tub??? Thank you 👍👍

[@Bisabiieliudd]

Thanks i appreciate it

[@boochieboy814]

Did you see Trethewey sponging that toilet water out of the bowl with his bare hands? And yanking that old wax ring off too? Yuck, rubber gloves!

[@acemannotsomeother]

Gloves are not a that great a protection anyways. If anything they just spread germs around. Your face is a "better" source of contamination than ones hands. Googles and keeping ones mouth shut would be better than gloves. If one had open cuts on ones hands things would be different. When I started out in plumbing I went and got immunized for hepatitis A and B. Wash your hands afterwards! Toilets are surprisingly not that bad for germs. The water is cold and it's fresh water that flush the waste down. Only a small portion of the wax gasket would be contaminated any ways.

[@islandguy9380]

+acemannotsomeother I never shake my plumber's hand

[@KeithsTVHD1]

+Mike Anderson lmfao!!!!

[@daveb9370]

Gloves are for pansies.

[@tomlangley8852]

6:24....Digging around the shit hole with bare hands, then he wipes his nose.

[@BrandonIslander]

He's old school, touching germs like that has probably made him healthier than most of us lol

[@juanmora2098]

Thank you for the videos 🤝🙏

[@Raymond-oq9od]

very professional.....

[@twopumpsandimdone309]

Steve- why do you wear gloves, could never figure it out... Richard- why do YOU wear gloves, I...could never figure it out.

[@billconnelly4840]

She should have at least shook his hand. LOL

[@LifeHappens2]

Great video. I believe i have similar issue with leak

[@JavierGomez-ff4xp]

Good job

[@andreavent8865]

He made that look easy as cake 😂 it ain’t this easy folks put side 2 hrs at least

[@Mrmudbone_gaming]

Andre Avent 2 hours...that’s easy.

[@tadwilson9563]

This toilet flushes like a monster I wish that toilets like this toilet were still made

[@samwhite9894]

6 gallon tank

[@rickjohnson1632]

Nice job Richard 👍

[@CSawMe]

Love them foam seals and those expansion flanges best things ever made 👌🏻