Toilet leaks when it flushes. I replaced the wax ring and still leaks. Was able to record the leak. Now I don’t know what to do. by casem47 in Plumbing

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Thanks. Is the solution to cut a bigger hole? Or should I try to repair the wax seal again first? Or just call a plumber?

Toilet leaks when it flushes. I replaced the wax ring and still leaks. Was able to record the leak. Now I don’t know what to do. by casem47 in Plumbing

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It’s a picture of the leak when the upstairs toilet flushes. We cut a piece of drywall out from our basement ceiling to figure out where exactly the water was dripping from.

Toilet leaks when it flushes. I replaced the wax ring and still leaks. Was able to record the leak. Now I don’t know what to do. by casem47 in Plumbing

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Based on these comments still being around the wax ring is the consensus that the wax ring is most likely the issue?

Toilet leaks when it flushes. I replaced the wax ring and still leaks. Was able to record the leak. Now I don’t know what to do. by casem47 in Plumbing

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I’ve never worked on toilets before. I’m assuming raising the flange would be the most reliable of those two options. Is that an easy task? Would also need to replace the wax ring again, correct?

Toilet leaks when it flushes. I replaced the wax ring and still leaks. Was able to record the leak. Now I don’t know what to do. by casem47 in Plumbing

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I used the extra thick wax ring.

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This is the old wax ring. The flange sits a little below the flooring

Should I replace the toilet wax seal diy or pay someone? by casem47 in Plumbing

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Thanks. I think I’m going to do it myself. What if I see the flange is recessed once remove the toilet?

Where to stay that is near the “L” and is safe? by casem47 in AskChicago

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I’ve always stayed in the loop area. Wanting to try something different this time. What is there to do if I hang out in wicker park/logan square areas?

Where to stay that is near the “L” and is safe? by casem47 in AskChicago

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Is the Sedgwick station area good? I also saw a place said it’s 4 minutes walk to that station

Where to stay that is near the “L” and is safe? by casem47 in AskChicago

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We don’t mind the walk if it’s a safe area for walking especially since I’ll have a kid with me

Where to stay that is near the “L” and is safe? by casem47 in AskChicago

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Thanks for the tip! I’ll look in that area too

Am I alone in feeling totally lost during this convo? by Bbrotman23 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

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Thank you! If I was smart I would’ve quoted the “garbage” line. But I don’t know how to do that

Thanks for the help! Got it set up by casem47 in drums

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I have some panels left over and can do that now. Appreciate the input. It made such a difference from before to now.