How to fix leaking toilet PVC pipe?

[workman]

hi i have drip leak from my toilet pvc pipe to the wall

can put sealent or putty over it

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[workman]

hi cheers for your advice can you give me some tips i have to turn it

to the wall to open it what about the clips i don't want to break them hows it done

did you get advice from a video or internet

[DIYGnome]

Hello @workman I am not aware of any specific online guide although I didn't search, necessity is the mother of innovation and finding solutions moving forward is how I approached this project, after clearing away the wax seal as best as is practicable twist the outer ring coupler, I turned it anti-clockwise but as I said previously it's an interference fit so direction should have no bearing (just convenience).

I used bare hand strength but in hindsight a strap wrench would have been just as suitable (nothing abrasive), as the outer ring coupler dislodges keep removing old seal as it becomes accessible, now you can commence wriggling or working the coupler ring back along the PVC pipe... all whilst clearing away the seal.

[workman]

cheers

[JoeAzza]

Hi @workman 

here is another way of getting a new seal to stay on  by using a hose clamp  to hold the rubber seal, this can be tightened enough to stop any leak, it might not look good, but it works.

 

[workman]

hi cheers for advice what is the rubber used under the clamp

[workman]

hi can the plastic pan collar locking ring be tightened to stop the leak towards me

[JoeAzza]

Hi @workman 

This is the seal between the toilet outlet and sewer pipe

[EricL]

Hi @workman 

The plastic pan collar locking ring is a fixed size and can't be reduced or altered.

Eric

[workman]

hi i was told you can tap the locking ring forward gently is this true

also i am getting good advice from you & others i want to do a temporary fix not silicone because its hard & might be difficult
to remove later
does bunnings have a putty that doesn't harden i don't need much to put in that gap
cheers

[EricL]

Hello @workman 

Yes, you can gently tap the locking ring forward to prevent splitting it. However, there is no guarantee that the locking ring will come off in one piece. There is a plumber's putty called Bostik Sealant 250g Plumbers Putty, but I recommend letting it cure properly before you start using your toilet. I'm sorry but I'm not aware of a soft putty that seals leaks.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric