Q: Closet Flange Connection to BW Tank
I need to rebuild the toilet platform which surrounds the BW Tank. From the way the toilet was installed it appears that the platform is about 3/8" short. The closet flange has a plywood spacer instal...
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I'm very familiar with standard home plumbing, so all the DWV concepts are basically the same. It's a matter of the mechanics. First... Holiday Rambler, 73 Travel Trailer.
The BW tank is raised above the floor (hence the platform for the toilet) and this appears to be a direct connection to the tank. No room for piping between flange and tank. I would think the flange would be able to be removed without having to replace the tank.
I have no idea if the tank was ever replaced or if the flange was replaced (or both). Something was done, and now there's plywood spacers and what appears to be a fairly new flange in place.The metal ring of the flange has the slots for the toilet bolts cut into it. It's attached to the center and spins freely (i took out the screws that held it to the floor). It's the center plastic part that has indentations that appear to allow a type of spanner wrench to tighten/loosen it. Most fittings I am familiar with would have slip fittings and are glued but RVs are a different breed. I can do pictures later today.
The BW tank is raised above the floor (hence the platform for the toilet) and this appears to be a direct connection to the tank. No room for piping between flange and tank. I would think the flange would be able to be removed without having to replace the tank.
I have no idea if the tank was ever replaced or if the flange was replaced (or both). Something was done, and now there's plywood spacers and what appears to be a fairly new flange in place.The metal ring of the flange has the slots for the toilet bolts cut into it. It's attached to the center and spins freely (i took out the screws that held it to the floor). It's the center plastic part that has indentations that appear to allow a type of spanner wrench to tighten/loosen it. Most fittings I am familiar with would have slip fittings and are glued but RVs are a different breed. I can do pictures later today.
