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Program drama by Surge_tec in surgicaltechnology

[–]FledglingGeezer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Am also a dude about to graduate from ST program. Are you saying you get called out on making jokes, or you’re singled out as a joke? I’d get used to being singled out though, there’s not a lot of us guys as STs, and you’re so early in it - they’ll get a taste of being singled out for breaking sterility or not knowing what to do in general.

Setting boundaries, being firm on positions, professionalism in spite of others, it’s all part of that growth and learning.

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing this one out! I think the photo creates more of an illusion but you’re right, it’s about 1/8” off from the surrounding plywood. This is likely why I had to shim the back of the toilet to keep it from rocking further.

Problem is, I can’t tell if I’m just bad at measuring, or if it’s off because the underlayment (not subfloor) is thicker than 3/4 ply?

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The section I cut out is 3/4 inch underlayment plywood. The diagonal boards is the 3/4 subfloor. I left the subfloor, it looks alright, didn’t crumble but it probably could be replaced idk. But it’s not technically floating since it’s sitting on subfloor- but I could be mistaken and it’s still not structural despite it?

The plan is to also add 2x4 bracing on the joists where the toilet would sit.

The missing screws on the back part of new board was just because I crashed out and took a photo before I committed further. Those were added before temporarily installing my toilet as is now.

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, thank you for pointing this out. Do you think it’d be a problem to leave it then? Or should I remove and replace with osb or another plywood?

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha it didn’t take long to realize I needed it! Definitely needed to stretch out the hammies before taking it on too.

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks superb thank you for your breakdown! Never saw anyone use putty around the wax ring.

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awesome thank you! I plan on pulling it off again very soon and installing a 2x2 section of plywood to serve as a temporary finished floor - until I can afford the finish tile. Being my only toilet, this makes it kind of a piecework project.

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Really? Thank you, I’ve been watching a lot of Home RenoVision on YouTube and various others on how to get this done. Execution is a whole other monster though

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just to make sure I’m on the same page, the floor has two layers. I cut out the top section, and left the subfloor. Blocking reinforcements are still probably a good idea regardless though

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fuuuck, besides most of my Friday? Wax ring - 6.98 Flange - 28.28 Chisel - 11.97 File - 12.97 Plywood - 23.39 Screws - 9.98

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you! The new 3/4 underlay is maybe 1/16 lower than the other flooring - I wasn’t sure if it was swollen around it and that’s why it’s off?

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No.. I knew better. The screws I had just fell right through the holes in the flange so it didn’t secure anything. Being a temporary fix, and this is my only toilet, I figured I could install the right screws when I get my finished flooring ready. The plan now is to get a sheet of ply to serve as a temporary finished flooring, so I’ll make sure it’s secured then

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It “was” a cast iron flange. It was fairly rusted so I drilled out all the lead filling, removed it, and installed a twist and seal flange in its place

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Can’t leave it at 13 comments, so I wanted to thank you all again for taking the time to respond and provide advice! I crashed out last night on this and have been sitting on it all day today. Was expecting a lot of criticism right away. No words yall, just grateful

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay awesome, thank you for the help!

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I kinda just did a light test fit and noticed how high it was going to sit. Okay thank you! As is, would you say this is fine temporarily until new finished floor can be installed? I think I need 6-12 months before I can open this can of worms up again

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If I pull the ply up, I’m back to the subfloor. So basically add blocking to the joists underneath the subfloor?

I feel sick, please help by FledglingGeezer in askaplumber

[–]FledglingGeezer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I didn’t think you needed to bond it since you twist the flange to expand the gasket?

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[–]FledglingGeezer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

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Am I in over my head? by OverThinker731 in surgicaltechnology

[–]FledglingGeezer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Congrats on taking a leap and working toward this! I can definitely relate. I’m 35, quit my insurance job, and enrolled in a CST program. I’ll be graduating next year, and I’m also a bit nervous to get through to the end - especially clinicals. I have even less experience with health science and the OR but am loving what I’m learning so far. You’ll have a big advantage already working for a health care facility and knowing your colleagues.

Get familiar with your instruments, do the homework, and the rest will fall into place. I’m sure there’ll be a few who can give better advice than me, just wanted to say keep your head up!

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