![]() ![]() Absent any movement, there's no reason a wax seal should ever fail - the wax won't degrade. That being said, I'd be concerned about the lifespan of a waxless seal. Another advantage is that if you don't do a perfect job of securing the toilet, then a waxless seal will be vastly more accommodating any movement before you fix that - you won't need to take the toilet out and fit a new wax ring. As someone who's never fitted a toilet bowl, I'm not confident that I'd get its position spot on and secure first time around and I'd rather pay slightly more for a seal that will allow a bit of play. ![]() The general conscensus seems to be that wax rings work fine but are completely intolerant to any kind of repositioning once they're fitted. I haven't replaced a toilet, but the topic of wax seals comes up regularly on here. Is something that I specifically purchased online or get from a store going to be any better from whatever the plumber brings, assuming he is using the cheapest option that he buys in bulk? If it is, and I just stick with the tried-and-true wax ring, is there any difference between certain types or brands, better or worse grades? e.g. Some of them seem to be pretty pricey, at least relatively speaking for this kind of part, so you would assume they are good quality, but I have heard many people say to stay away from all of the alternatives to the traditional wax ring, because none of them really work (SaniRings, etc). I have seen many alternative options to the traditional wax ring from all kinds of foam and silicon to heat formed ones and so on. I know that getting the seal to the drain with the wax ring is the most important part there, and I have come across two things. ![]() I am looking to switch out my toilet, and have the new installation be rock solid for as long as possible. ![]()
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