The Fluidmaster Better Than Wax™ Toilet Seal is an innovative, wax-free solution designed to provide a leak-proof and worry-free toilet installation. It replaces traditional wax rings, addressing common issues associated with them, such as mess, difficulty in repositioning, and susceptibility to leaks from plunging.
Function Description:
The primary function of the Better Than Wax™ Toilet Seal is to create a watertight and airtight seal between the toilet bowl and the drain flange, preventing water leaks and sewer gas odors. Unlike traditional wax rings, which deform permanently upon installation, this seal maintains its integrity and allows for repositioning of the toilet without compromising the seal. It is designed to work with any drain and any toilet, offering universal compatibility. The seal's unique design ensures a secure fit whether the flange is above or even with the floor, and it is capable of working effectively on uneven surfaces. This makes it a versatile solution for various bathroom configurations and renovation scenarios.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Seal Type: Wax-free, stackable design.
- Material: The seal itself is made from a durable, flexible material (likely rubber or a similar elastomer) that resists degradation and maintains its shape.
- Hardware: Includes no-rust brass bolts and hardware, ensuring long-term durability and resistance to corrosion in a high-moisture environment.
- Dimensions (Individual Seal): Approximately 6" x 6" x 2" (Width x Depth x Height).
- Case Dimensions (for 8 units): 12.125" x 8.25" x 6.125".
- Case Weight (for 8 units): 4 lbs.
- Case Dimensions (for 24 units): 12.125" x 12.125" x 11.75".
- Case Weight (for 24 units): 10 lbs.
- Model Numbers: 7530P8 (8-pack) and 7530P24 (24-pack).
- Warranty: 10-year warranty, indicating confidence in its long-term performance and durability.
- Patents: U.S. and other patents pending, highlighting its unique and proprietary design.
Usage Features:
- No Wax, No Mess: Eliminates the sticky, messy cleanup associated with traditional wax rings, making installation cleaner and easier.
- Can Be Repositioned: A significant advantage over wax rings. If the toilet is not perfectly aligned during the initial placement, it can be lifted and repositioned without needing to replace the seal, saving time and materials.
- Plunging Won't Cause Leaks: The robust design of the seal ensures that the pressure created by plunging a clogged toilet will not break the seal or cause leaks, a common failure point for wax rings.
- Bolt Holes for Easy Guide Installation: Integrated bolt holes in the seal act as guides, simplifying the process of aligning the toilet bolts and ensuring a precise fit.
- Fits Any Drain, Any Toilet: Offers broad compatibility, reducing the need to stock multiple types of seals for different toilet or flange configurations.
- Works Above or Even with Floor: The design accommodates various flange heights. For flanges above the floor, the seal sits directly on the flange. For flanges even with or below the floor, the included slide-on spacer can be used to ensure proper compression and sealing, even on uneven surfaces. This adaptability makes it suitable for both new installations and renovations where flange height might vary.
- Stackable Wax-Free Seal: The design allows for the use of multiple seals if additional height or sealing surface is required, although typically one seal with the spacer is sufficient for most applications.
- Easy Installation Process: The installation involves three simple steps:
- Determine Flange Height: Assess whether the flange is above, even with, or below the floor to decide if the spacer is needed.
- Install Seal: Place the seal (with or without the spacer) onto the drain flange, aligning the bolt holes.
- Set Toilet: Carefully lower the toilet onto the seal, ensuring the bolts pass through the toilet's base, and then tighten the nuts.
Maintenance Features:
- Durability: Constructed with materials and hardware designed for longevity, reducing the need for frequent replacement. The no-rust brass bolts contribute to the overall durability in a wet environment.
- Resistance to Degradation: Unlike wax, which can degrade or become brittle over time, the wax-free material is designed to maintain its flexibility and sealing properties for many years, as evidenced by the 10-year warranty.
- Leak Prevention: By preventing leaks from the outset and resisting common causes of seal failure (like plunging), it minimizes the need for maintenance related to water damage or sewer gas issues.
- Repositionability: While primarily an installation feature, the ability to reposition the toilet without damaging the seal can be considered a maintenance benefit, as it simplifies future work on the toilet (e.g., replacing flooring) without requiring a new seal.
In summary, the Fluidmaster Better Than Wax™ Toilet Seal offers a modern, reliable, and user-friendly alternative to traditional wax rings, providing a clean, repositionable, and long-lasting seal for any toilet installation.
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