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Hi Richard, I've seen these several times here in the states. They are supposed to save water by having a "half flush" capability. Unfortunately, I've never had the occasion to look inside one. It
Hi Erin, If this was an overflow from a clogged toilet, you are on your own as far as the builders warranty goes, unfortunately. Tile floors in bathrooms are not usually considered "waterproof" unless
Hi Garth, Sounds like they used a glue on fixed flange. Not a lot you can do about that without breaking the floor and cutting it out. There are flanges with an adjustable metal ring that spins around
Hi Terri, Yep, we call those "white rats" in the plumbing trade. LOL you should see some of the stuff I've pulled out of toilets. Not nasty, just unusual like kids toys, small teddy bears, deodorant
Hi Marty, Hub and spigot Cast Iron has lead and oakum joints. Tarred rope called oakum is pounded into the joint to seal it and then hot lead is poured over that. It works well but is not tolerant of
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