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Mr. Sat Stacker | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Will you set the toilet with wax or silicon gasket?
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falsefaucet | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Plumber connect says go with wax ring. Tried and true. Previous toilet had a wax ring too.

Had to use a flange extension kit to bring the flange up near new floor level.
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Mr. Sat Stacker | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 Just curious... I've been using silicon gaskets and they are WAY easier to work with and.... so far so good!
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falsefaucet | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Good to know they are both suitable!
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falsefaucet | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I'm sure the gaskets are a lot less sticky.  I know it's just wax but it feels so awkward in your hand.
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Mr. Sat Stacker | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 Yeah... the foam risers seem flimsy and the silicon ring is like a cooking utility. They work tho. AND you don't have to nail it on the first try.  

Old vs. New(er) 

Construction material is changing...getting  cheaper.
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Kanzan | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 oh yeah
I have one and the wax ring didn't get set right. not that it leaks!
but it clogs easily.

silicone is easier huh?
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Mr. Sat Stacker | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Give it a shake!