Fixtures · Toilet Components
Wax Ring
A watertight seal made of wax and petroleum-based materials that sits between the toilet base and the floor flange, preventing sewer gases and water leaks.
Common uses
Sealing toilet to floor drain, preventing leaks and odors
Common symptoms
- Sewer smell
- Water around toilet base
- Toilet rocking
Common repairs
- Wax ring replacement
- Toilet reinstallation
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