I was going nuts figuring out what rough-in i need. I have a rough-in exactly 11 and a quarter. Thank you for helping me out!

You don't know how much this helped me

Bob: well done! I sincerely appreciate the beginning on measuring and setting the vent from the wall. You clearly informed me that the situation I have (11.5" from wall) is going to work well with a 12" bowl. Well done!! Excellent communication.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for checking out the Video! Regards, Bob.

@foundsoundsmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I was panicking that I'd need to buy a 10" because my existing was at 11.5".

@SKOKMKJK

Жыл бұрын

Same here! Thank you so much!

@eastbay40386

Ай бұрын

I have 11 1/4. Trying asking ChatGPT and the answer is if it close to 12 go 12 if it’s close to 10 buy 10. Then I saw home depot online buyer ask the same question but Koehler rep answered to go 10.😂

What a helpful video. Thank you for the clear instructions on how to determine which new toilet size I should get.

Exactly what I needed to know! Thank you.

Great video! Very thorough and explanatory. Was just what I needed!! Thank you

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anthony, appreciate it. Regards, Bob.

Yes thank you for this as I needed to figure out what size rough in I actually needed ! Great job

Thanks! Exactly what I needed to know!

This is for Barbara E - Sounds like you're on the right track Barbara. You're correct in that the 11 1/4" measurement is a little tight for a 12" rough tank and bowl.The tank cover could possibly hit the wall or not even fit onto the tank properly. With the 10" rough you will have approximately an 1 1/4" gap between the tank and wall.

Great video, Thank you for this. It helped me out a lot.

Thanks for the video. Explained very well and simple to understand. I need to update my toilet because the old one is just a little low with my hip problems. This answered my questions. Thanks again!

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks you, just what I needed. I wished I saw your video back in 2013, I would have realized the installers put a standard 12" toilet in a 14" rough in.

Absolutely, in putting toilet closer, cause people tend to lean back on tank. Therefore damaging tank bolts. 6-21-2020

Thanks. You were the only video that gave me the answer I was looking for.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

I have a 11.25 rough in and bought a 12 inch toilet. I was losing my mind wondering if i need to return it. But you have solved my problem

Thanks for the help sir.

GREAT VIDEO!!!! 🚽 Thank you. 🙏

your rock! great video.

Thank you.. just what I needed to know

Wow you are great thank you Bob

Thanks for the info 👍

Great videos. Lots of helpful info.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred, I appreciate that! HAPPY PLUMBING!

Thanks Bob

This video helped a lot .Thank you.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for checking it out! Regards, Bob.

Perfect, thank you for this informative video.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

GREAT explanation

@BobsPlumbingVideos

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching👍

Thank you very helpful

Great video!

Thank you great video

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This video really helped out a lot. My measurement is 11 1/4 so I'm rolling with the 12" ! Thank you

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Good move!

Bob, I have an issue, I need to install a corner toilet, I have measured 12" each side of the wall from the corner and then measured to the center of the bolts one measurement is 9.5" and the other is 12" what toilet can I put there. The original toilet set so close to the wall you couldn't even sit straight on it. That toilet was a regular 12" that set flat on the wall. I need to install a corner for ease of the squeeze.

Thank you for your help. My rough in was 11". So I be,I've getting a 10" bowl to be safely away from the wall..

@charronfamilyconnect

4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that leave a gap of an inch from the wall leaving the tank to wiggle too much and break in the future?

Great educational videos Bob! Are you familiar with the Culwell Flange?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

10 жыл бұрын

I'm not Natalie, please send a digital photo to me at info@bobsplumbingvideos.com. I'd like to check it out!

Thank you,

Thank you! :)

@BobsPlumbingVideos

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

great videos /thanx

@BobsPlumbingVideos

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Finished wall. I have a baseboard and quarter round at the quarter round it’s measuring 10”. To the baseboard it’s measuring 11” to the drywall finished it’s 12”. Which one do I buy?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Ай бұрын

!0", no choice!

Excellent, Thanks! FR

@BobsPlumbingVideos

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great video thanks. So my measurement is 13.5" from sheet rock to center of flange, so I'll get a 14" tank and bowl.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 ай бұрын

That is correct!

Do I also have to choose a toilet by trapway size ?

hey buddy from my finished wall to the center i have 10 1/4 , my bowl is a tad small. .... what kind of bow should i get ? would an elongated bowl give me more " seating area" ?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 жыл бұрын

That's going to be a 10" rough bowl, an elongated bowl will give you more seat room. Not sure if they're available in a 10" rough? Check out ToTo toilets - www.totousa.com/products/toilet

My rough-in is 13" and there is a 2.5" gap between the wall and the back of the current tank. I am replacing that toilet, so would you recommend I get a toilet with a 12" or 14" rough-in dimension?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

7 жыл бұрын

If you had a 13 1/2" measurement I would say a 14" rough would work, but at 13" you're going to have to use a 12" rough. Regards, Bob.

My old toilet has a 4 inch gap between the wall and the toilet tank what size of toilet should i buy the rough in measurement is 16 inches

@BobsPlumbingVideos

11 ай бұрын

Only choice in that situation would be 14" or break up the floor and move the waste line back.

Bob, I have 13.5 inches from wall to center bolt. I would like the toilet close to the wall. Having a hard time finding a one piece, elongated, comfort height, more or less skirted style if I go 14 inch.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Laura Rockwell A 14” is a perfect fit for 13 1/2” measurement, but as you discovered the choices for a 24” rough are limited. Unless your looking to relocate the pipe for a 12” model it’s gonna be tough finding exactly what you want. Have you check out the Toto line of toilets? Best toilet 🚽on earth IMHO. Maybe they’ll have an option. Regards, Bob.

Hi there, i have measured 11" from finished drywall. do i still use a 12 " rough in?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 жыл бұрын

simbariotv To tight for a 12”, no choice you’ll have to go with a 10” or move the pipe?

Bob, I just measured for a replacement toilet. The current toilet bolts are only 8 1/2 from the wall. I do notice that there are two additional holes where a bolt could go that are 12" from the wall. I'm confused here. What do you think ?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Butler Anthony send me a photo (info@bobsplumbingvideos.com). Doesn't sound right, some older bowls did have extra mounting holes to secure to a wooden floor w/ lag bolts. But the bowl sizes available are 10" -12"-14". None of them will work with an 8 1/2" measurement.

Hi, I want to replace an old flushometer toilet with a tank toilet. The measurement to the center of the bolts fall between 11.5 and 11.75 inches. Will a 12” rough toilet fit without touching the wall or is it safer to go with a 10” rough?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

2 жыл бұрын

With those measurements, I would go with the 12"

Do i need to measure it from the wall or baseboard quarter round?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

26 күн бұрын

The wall! 👍

So if I use a 12 on a 13 1/2 it would just sit a little further away from the wall

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

Yes, If you have 13 1/2" from the wall to the center of the toilet bend, I would go with a 14" rough bowl. It'll sit closer to the wall.

Hi Bob. If I am replacing an existing toilet with a 14" rough-in, can I install a new toilet which only has a 12" rough-in? I realize this would leave a two inch space between wall and tank. But if I install something like a chair rail behind the tank to fill that gap, thus allowing support for the tank, would that be acceptable? Thanks( also) Bob

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing to prevent you from doing that, 2"' is a pretty large gap. What is the height of the chair rail molding?

@bobshamma6037

4 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks, Bob. Actually, I have not installed the chair rail, yet. But I would place it at the top of/or just below the tank cover. But I guess my question is this: other than wall support and meeting code for space/distance requirements, why be concerned with rough-in at all?

I have a toilet that needs replaced..... so basically measure from the wall to the bolts that hold it down?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

From the finished wall correct. Not any baseboards or moldings, the finished wall👍

Have a 14 inch rough in but want to install a 12 inch rough in using an offset flange. Will this work? Very difficult to find a 14 inch. 12 inch seems to be cheaper & have lots more to choose from.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

An offset flange will work! If you have the ability, go for it! Much more of a choice with a 12" rough.

Hi Bob, I will be replacing my toilet soon and I noticed that from the wall to the center of the hole, it measures 14 1/2 inches. What size toilet should I be looking for? The space from the wall to the tank cover is 1 1/2 inches. Thanks!

@BobsPlumbingVideos

9 жыл бұрын

Falonda Rodgers You have one choice! 14" is the way to go, thanks much for watching! Regards, Bob.

Great video sir just a question so if i have a 12 1/2 measurement that means i can go with a 12 is that correct

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

correct!

Why dont manufactors go by "finish" dimensions? "Rough" is way too vague!

@BobsPlumbingVideos

9 ай бұрын

Good question, still trying to figure that one out!

Nicely explained i did the same thing and was worried it would not fit 😅

@BobsPlumbingVideos

8 ай бұрын

Thank You!

Hello Bob, our tile man left us breaking our heads here. We have purchased a 10" rough in toilet which we haven't received yet. Our concern is that our measurements from the finished wall to the center of the hole is 9" Are we on to a tile disaster? Will the toilet fit? are there any alternatives other than knocking down our brand new tile?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

9 жыл бұрын

9" is not going to work! A 10" rough won't fit and even if you use an offset toilet flange which should bring you forward 2". That will give you 11" . A 12" rough won't fit on an 11" measurement. Depending on the manufacturer of the toilet the most I've cheated is installing a 12" rough toilet on an 11 1/4" measurement. Good Luck!

Hi Bob, I'M replacing a toilet ,one side is 11 1/4 and one side 10 3/4 and current tank is tight against wall , What size should I get? Thanks Hal

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

10” is the only choice! Regards,Bob

Unfortunately the distance from the wall to the middle of the drain was 12.75 inches for my basement toilet, and the toilet we bought sits 1 and 1/4 inch from the wall. I am not sure what size of toilet it was. Was in a 10 inch or a 14 inch? The toilet was installed a year ago, and I just thought this was normal being an amateur. Instead of tearing out the toilet which is past warranty, what could I put in between the tank and wall so that it doesnt wiggle an potentially break after time? We do not use the toilet often but for guests its a pain. I put some styrofoam for now but it looks ugly. Any suggestions? Thanks!

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

You could take a look at these:amzn.to/2OCj8Vc. i've used them myself and they are quick and easy to use. Before I found them I would use a block of wood or packing styrofoam and silicone it to the wall just below the level of the toilet tank so the lid would sit correctly.

What should I get? 13.5 inches to the center.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

10 ай бұрын

14" would be perfect!

How do you indicate or describe the dimensions of the part of the toilet where you sit on? I mean the bowl or the opening. If I want one slightly bigger the old one. The one have is 13 inches x 11 inches from inside and 14.5 inches hieght. How I can describe this to the associate or look it up on the internet.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

I would go to the manufacturers website of the toilet you're interested in, and look at the specification sheet for those dimensions. Some , not all will show the size of the actual opening. If not, call the company tech support for that information.

Can you put a 12” rough in toilet on a 14” platform?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

You can, but you'll end up with about 2" gap between the wall and tank!

I just measured the distance from my toilet wall to the bolt of my current toilet bowl is only about 3 inches. Would this mean it would be harder for me to choose a new toilet bowl to fit this so-called rough-in of 3 inches?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

9 жыл бұрын

Can you send me a photo? My e-mail is info@bobsplumbingvideo.com

@lionintu

6 жыл бұрын

HahahahahaH

@briandjordjevic9969

5 жыл бұрын

That’s hilarious i would go with a 2” rough that’s probably the best way to go

Hey bob im currently working on a new toilet and I measured 11.5 inches so a 12 in rough opening toilet should work ? Thank you

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 ай бұрын

Yes it will! Thanks for the visit! Bob.

great Bob, im no dyi, i have a standard 14in, too low, replacing with a taller one, from back wall i get 12in dead center to flange bolts, sooo my 12 should do it, your suggestion for rings? wax, or ones with plastic lip too,,,, ????

@BobsPlumbingVideos

2 жыл бұрын

I'm old school and still use a good quality wax gaskets! Haven't failed me yet!!

@curtishinkle7885

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos thank you very much bob

Any way to tell what size is the current toilet? I want to fit a 12 inch but it’s at 11 where the screws are. Assuming that is the middle of the toilet . Thank you.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

2 жыл бұрын

The distance from the wall to the center of the (bolts) pipe will dictate what size bowl you'll need. A 12" bowl will not work out on an 11" center measurement, a 10" would be a better choice.

Hi Bob, How do I know what size urinal flange I need to purchase for a kohler urinal toilet.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

2 жыл бұрын

I always refer back to the manufacturers specs for that particular model readily available online. Being a residential service plumber, I personally haven't had much experience with urinals.

My measurement from the wall to the center of the toilet bolts is 11 inches. Everywhere I read says my replacement should be a 10 inch rough in....however, the tank is very close to the wall, and the tank lid is snug against it. If this were a true 10 inch rough in toilet, wouldn't it be sitting at least an inch from the wall because of the 11 inch measurement? I don't want the new toilet sitting that far from the wall...should I buy a 12 inch rough in and take my chances? Thanks!

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

12" will not make it, unless you plan on moving the pipe in the floor? A 10" would be my choice, everything is determined by the distance between the toilet bend and the finished wall. If that measurement falls in between the standard sizes of 10", 12", or 14" then you have to make a judgement call. In my experience you can safely place a 12" (the standard) bowl on a 11 1/2" center to wall reading. Anything beyond 1/2" is not going to work.

My measurement from the wall to the middle of the lag bolts is 10.5, what size rough in bowl size do I use, a 10??

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

!0" is your only choice.I.M.H.O.

yes

just a question, can a 14 inch toilet fix with a 12 inch rough, will the tank cover fit ?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

A 14” bowl on a 12” rough measurement won’t fit. To close to the wall. Cover absolutely won’t fit!

Hey bob, I just bought a rough in 12 inches toilet, to find out my bolts to the back wall is exactly 14 inches. Is it possible to install a this toilet in?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

6 жыл бұрын

The tank is going to be sitting away from the wall a good 2' plus. Any possibility of exchanging it?

@nazzareno1049

4 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with that? That extra space between tank and finished wall allows to be able to clean/paint that wall whenever needed.

@row26

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, Bob. The closer it is to the wall, the less dust/dirt will be there, hence no cleaning or painting needed.

11" rough in measurement on old 1965 house. What tank to buy?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

Going to have to go with a 10" Rough.

Bob, When I try to email you, it does not work

i have 11 1/4 rough in and o got a 10" rough in toilet and the tank did not set on the bowl had to return it. so what went wrong here? i think the tank was not for the bowl.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 жыл бұрын

I think they may have given you the wrong tank. Back in the day you would purchase a 10", 12" or 14" and the tank and bowl were a MATCHING set. Now a days you get the bowl, and they will give you the corresponding tank for the measurement you give them. The tanks are drilled differently for 10,12 or 14. That's all going to depend on where you but it , the manufacturer etc. Sounds like the gave you a 12" tank?

@bobpalmer4740

5 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos thanks this was in the box a complete set. i think it was the same the tank and bowl were pack wrong. but i'm not going to try another one. once bitten twice shy.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 жыл бұрын

Great tune! Regards, Bob.

Do you have a video showing the installation process with the half inch less distance ?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

I do not, sorry!

@diwalk7923

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos ok, thanks for the reply. But as stated in the video, the half inch less distance should work though.

Hi, replacement 12"-12.5" center of bolt to wall? Can I get one piece? Toto , elongated, currently 2 piece. Not sure elongated.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, with a 12" / 12 1/2" wall to center measurement, you can go with a one piece TOTO.

@Frank020

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos hi does 2 piece flush just as good? So mainly on piece is an aesthetics thing? I may go 2 piece after looking at prices..

I thought the "code" distance was more or less 12". My bathroom toilet is 11 1/2. The toilet in my workshop is 11 3/4". Any toilet I buy should fit in this space, am I correct? I put in an Amer. Standard and it fits fine. I might get a used Kohler from my local Hab Restore in a few days to replace this cheap piece of crap I have in my shop now. It don't think there should be a problem. Any comments?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

12" is the way to go with those numbers, No Problem!

I understand your logic to make rough-in less than 12" for cosmetic reason, but what if your toilet breaks down and the homeowner buys a new toilet and the tank needs extra space. IMO, it's good to have the extra room just in case extra space is needed in the future.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

6 жыл бұрын

That is a judgment call one has to make for oneself! Thanks for the comment!

I have an older toilet which is 13.5", so that would be a 14" rough in correct? Is this size hard to find?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

14" rough will work, not very popular but you can find them.

@billzziv6859

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Bob, is there a good video on replacing or evaluating the flange?

Bob my toilet is 10 half from back of wall to center. What size should I buy?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

10" will work fine! 10 1/2" is your measurement? Correct?

@Benthehitman32

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Yes that is correct

@Benthehitman32

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos So I should go with the 10" or the 12"?

The distance from the finished drywall (not the molding) to the screw is 13 inches. Should that mean I should get a 12 inch toilet? Thanks

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

A 12” is the only choice w/ that measurement. A 14” won’t fit.

Hi Bob. I have 11 inches exactly from the wall to the toilet bolts. Will a 12 inch rough in toilet work or do I need a 10 inch rough in toilet?

@yomomma3621

3 жыл бұрын

Actually I measured again and it’s 11 and 1/4 inch from the wall to the bolts. Will a 12 inch rough in work?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

11" is cutting it too close for a 12", I would choose the 10", you'll have some space between the tank and wall but you can block that with some scrap lumber between the tank and wall placed an inch or two below the top of the tank. Or try this - amzn.to/2WoK1lW

@yomomma3621

3 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

Why they call it a rough-in measurement when its actually a finish measurement (from the finished wall not the stud)???

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

For as long as I remember even as a kid, it was always referred to as the "rough in" measurement,

Hi i currently have a 10 rough toilet but want to update to 12. Could that be done?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

If you use a 10" rough and you have a 12" distance from the bolts to the wall, you'll end up with a 2" space between the toilet tank and wall.

@wesleyblackman2830

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos currently its 10 rough. About 1 inch from wall. But i want to make 12 rough. This may mean 2 inches more needed.

Bob, I need help understanding this whole toilet thing. I'm a woman alone. Pls help me determine which rough in I need. One toilet is 11 1/2" rough meas With a 2 1/2" gap from wall to back of tank. It's a small, round bowl, 28" depth. The other is 13" rough meas. , About 1/2" from the wall/ tank, 26" long, small eljer toilet. Each bathroom is small. Id like to have the tank closer to wall on first bath. Get new elongated, higher seat bowls. If I get 12" rough in bowls, will they fit? Will I lose that big gap? Pls and thank you.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

6 жыл бұрын

You say the first toilet measurement is 11 1/2" which in my book would be a 12" rough bowl replacement. I cannot say for sure but they may have installed a 10" rough bowl which explains the gap. On a 13' measurement, I would have to go with a 12" rough which will leave you with a gap, but on existing jobs, you don't have too much of a choice other than to move the pipe. Don't forget measure from the bolts to the finished wall, NOT the base molding (if any). The front to back (depth) measurements will to vary by manufacturer. Some will sit closer, some farther away and don't forget you want to have room for the cover sit properly. The best advice I can give you is to visit the site of the company you're considering and download their specification sheet for the tank and bowl with all the measurements so you can check before you purchase.

@alliehunter9896

6 жыл бұрын

BobsPlumbingVideos thank you so much for answering so quickly. Makes sense. I'll do that.

@alliehunter9896

6 жыл бұрын

BobsPlumbingVideos oops. I'm sorry. I misquoted. Toilet one is 11 1/2" with about an inch gap wall/tank. Toilet 2 is 13" with the 2 1/2" gap. You think #1 has a 12" bowl..and #2 has a 10"? Or 12" bowl? It's all so confusing.😵

my toilet bolts are 10 and half inches from the what kind of toilet should i choose

@BobsPlumbingVideos

6 жыл бұрын

a 10" rough. it'll sit away from the wall a bit but the alternative is to move the pipe. I'd stay with the 10". Good Luck!

@peterevoy7654

6 жыл бұрын

can i use a offset flange

@BobsPlumbingVideos

6 жыл бұрын

You can, but I find that with offset flanges you could be prone to an occasional stoppage if the you're flushing to much content at one time.

Are you I u still here? How do I measure when toilet isn't off? Can I use a 10 inch rough if I have a 12 inch rough in? I'm in a mobile home, bathroom is very small and the toilets seem like a preschoolers toilet. So small, and very low to the ground. Thank you..

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

You measure from the bolts that hold the toilet down, to the finished wall (not any moldings). If you use a 10" rough and you have a 12" distance from the bolts to the wall, you'll end up with a 2" space between the toilet tank and wall.

@lilbitatrouble8107

3 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Om gosh. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I say thank you, a 100 times! You have no idea how much you have helped me! All I have to worry about, is the tank distance from the wall ! I can make that work. I've been searching for toilets, for a couple of months. Now, I know what to look for. I couldn't quite grasp it, on KZread videos. How kind you are. A rarity today! : )

If mines 11.5 " from base does that mean I need a 12"

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

That would be perfect for a12" rough!

Excellent video. 1 question. I have a 14 inch rough in toilet however I can not find a decent priced 14 inch rough in toilet and I need to replace this toilet. If I replaced this toilet with a 12 inch what are the problems doing this besides the difference in distance the toilet will sit when installed. Thank you for your help.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

5 жыл бұрын

It’s going to be awfully far away from the wall. If you don’t put any bracing between the wall and tank you could risk breaking the tank right off the bowl if someone leans back aggressively.

Can I install a 12 inch bowl on 14 inch from the wall...

@BobsPlumbingVideos

2 жыл бұрын

You can but you're going to have 2" plus between the back of the tank and wall? Why not go with a 12" rough?

@revelationunsealed1758

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thank you for your response and advice. Job well done... I always have been confused about toilet bowls...The puzzle is solved... Thank you again !!!

Hello Bob, your video was very helpful! I just purchased a beautiful home that was built in 1956, the original toilets are still in place. I have measured all 3 of the toilets from the wall to the bolts. Here are my measurements below, can you tell me if I should get a 14 for all 3 toilet bowls? 1) Rough in 13 1/2 2) Rough in 13 3) Rough in right at 14 4) Just out of curiosity,,, rough in 12 1/2 and 12 3/4 Thank you in advance for helping me with this!

@BobsPlumbingVideos

6 жыл бұрын

1. 13 1/2 = 14" ROUGH 2. 13 = 12" ROUGH 3. 14 = 14" ROUGH. 12 1/2 / 12 3/4 GO WITH A 12" HOPE THAT HELPS!

With a measurement of 10.75", would I need 10" toilet?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Regards, Bob.

Will a 12inch rough in tiolet work with a measurement of 11"?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

10 жыл бұрын

Lisa that's cutting to close! At 11 1/4" you can just get away with it, but in your case I would go with a 10" rough and settle for a small space between the tank and wall. Hope that Helps!

What old mobile homes

I appreciate your plumbing videos-- can you please tell me your trick -- what do you do if the toliet is about to run over from a clog? You started to tell us but never did :(

@BobsPlumbingVideos

9 жыл бұрын

Teresa here's a tip for you kzread.info/dash/bejne/io2Dr9SDk7WuYKQ.html. This video is only available if you subscribe to my newsletter along with my free video series Stop Flushing Your Cash Down The Toilet, The Seven Things You Shouldn't Pay a Plumber to Do. You can check that out here:www.bobsplumbingvideos.com/newsletter/. Enjoy!

@Tshiver56

9 жыл бұрын

BobsPlumbingVideos thank you!

That will be me tomorrow. Changing out a toilet. I couldn't find a replacement tank, so I'm getting the whole deal. I'm thinking of getting a one piece. What do you guys think of the one piece toilets?

@BobsPlumbingVideos

3 жыл бұрын

You'll pay more for those models, I think it's a matter of personal prefrence. My pick for one piece model are from Toto. Check them out, some of the best flushing models on the market.

I have two 30+ year old toilets I want to replace. One is 12" rough-in and the other is 11 to 11-¼" rough-in. So I was going to buy a standard 12" rough and a 10" rough. The existing 11-¼ rough is a 12" toilet, and it is smack up against the wall which could prevent the tank from being installed properly. Right now I am having problems with that toilet, leaking at the tank/bowl bolts, so I figured it is time to bite the bullet and buy new toilets. I just had both toilets removed to tile the floors and now we keep fiddling around to get them just right. So rather than mess with these old toilets I want to buy a 12" and 10" rough-in toilets. Am I on the right track?

@tjzhu3020

5 жыл бұрын

@Barbara E How did your 10" rough fit to your 11-111/4 ?

No toilet only a whole in the floor. This is not helpful at all. Pls show us how to measure when there is a existing toilet installed.

@BobsPlumbingVideos

Жыл бұрын

From the finished wall to the center of the (Pipe) hole.

Wow, don't know what's up you're the person this morning. Let me see what's going on, in the meantime you can e-mail me at:info@robertsessaplumbing.com.

@hongyangwan5528

6 жыл бұрын

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