toilet pan connection
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bateman
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toilet pan connection

by bateman » Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:46 pm

i am replacing my toilet the waste is lead the joint from trap to lead waste is filled with some kind of mastic can i do same with new toilet if so what type of mastic?

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by plumbbob » Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:06 am

The mastic you mention would be

http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=12 ... -Mait-750g

However, it is better to cut off the lead spigot and connect a proper pan connector straight into the remaining lead. You will get a more reliable and better looking finish.

Before you cut the pipe though, just check the sizes and shape as lead can warp.

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