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Prepare Drain Pipe

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Simple Toilet Replacement And Quick Fix For Low Toilet Flange!

What happens here

Before installing the new flange, prevent sewer gas from escaping and protect the drain from falling debris by stuffing a sponge or rag into the pipe. The video notes that the existing flange is metal and in good condition, but its height needs to be raised by 1/4 inch above the finished floor.

Goal: Prevent sewer gas and falling debris in the drain

Tools and materials

  • Sponge/Rag — Blocking the drain pipe

What they say

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and we're going to raise it up to the proper height. Oh yeah. I want to grab something to take a sponge, something and stuff it down in here that way you don't drop something in there. And it blocks off the sewer gas. All right. This flange is not bad. This is actually all good metal. It's just a little surface rust.

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