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retiredguy123 02-18-2025 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2410265)
Agree when they are working with a supply line or soldering involved. Wax ring is simple job for a guy with a good back.

Post No. 5 says to disconnect the supply line to the toilet. Personally, I don't trust a handyman to work on a plumbing fixture. I want it done by a licensed plumber. That is why they have a license.

Bill14564 02-18-2025 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2410271)
Post No. 5 says to disconnect the supply line to the toilet. Personally, I don't trust a handyman to work on a plumbing fixture. I want it done by a licensed plumber. That is why they have a license.

If you can connect your outdoor hose to the spigot then you can connect the supply line to your toilet. Sure, if you've never looked at it then it might seem difficult, but it really isn't. I want a plumber to replace a valve or solder a connection - I don't need a plumber to turn a wingnut.

retiredguy123 02-18-2025 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2410272)
If you can connect your outdoor hose to the spigot then you can connect the supply line to your toilet. Sure, if you've never looked at it then it might seem difficult, but it really isn't. I want a plumber to replace a valve or solder a connection - I don't need a plumber to turn a wingnut.

I can connect a supply line to a toilet. I have done it many times. No problem. But if I am hiring a professional to do it, I will hire a licensed plumber, not a handyman.

GoldenBoy 02-18-2025 05:56 PM

Wax Ring replacement
 
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Originally Posted by mtdjed (Post 2409927)
Looking for recommendation of contractor for replacing wax toilet ring and price.

Make sure your plumper is insured and offers some kind of guarantee on how long the new wax ring will last. Also, make sure that the wax is from a sustainable source. We need to protect our honey bees. Ear wax rings are a new environmentally secure and sustainable source for these rings. The normal contract price is dependent on if the wax is locally produced. There are two very important plumbing rules that are code in Marion, Sumter, and Lake Counties:
1. Payday is Friday, 2. Don't lick your fingers

mtdjed 02-24-2025 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Decadeofdave (Post 2409981)
Blueline Plumbing

Thanks for the recommendation. Had Chris from Blueline Plumbing replace the WAX seal under the toilet. Timely and a fair price. Took about one hour. Removed old grout that was at toilet base and regrouted.

Also fixed a tank to toilet seal leak.

WisconsinJohn 05-12-2025 05:39 PM

I've used the waxless rubber seals many times, and they work great! So much better than wax rings. If you want to remove the toilet for some reason, the rubber seals are reusable and return to their original shape. Can't do that with wax. No brainer.

barbara828 05-12-2025 08:58 PM

did it myself in my younger-stronger years. And I'm female.

gatorbill1 05-13-2025 08:49 AM

Paid to have handyman do job - then paid to have Mike Scott do it right.


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