Installing the corrugation on the toilet

Many years ago, the installation of the toilet was complicated by fitting the socket to the drainage system. The tight area of ​​the bathroom and the heavy cast-iron pipes made the work a long and laborious work of a whole team of workers. Thanks to such a connecting element as corrugation, the situation has radically changed. Now the introduction of new technologies and available materials has greatly facilitated the connection of this device. Today we’ll talk about how to install the corrugation on the toilet with our own hands.

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Definition and classification

Corrugation is a kind of connecting element, which is made of plastic with walls “accordion”. Thanks to this design, it can be stretched to the size you need. That is, the corrugation serves to connect the toilet outlet with the sewer system. With its appearance, you can set the toilet at the desired distance from the riser without further changing the floor level.

Today you can find a variety of corrugations that differ in material and appearance. Now we will consider the main characteristics that you need to pay attention to when choosing this device.

By degree of elasticity:

• Soft. This option is most easily installed due to the fact that the soft corrugation is suitable for toilets with different outputs.
• Tough. The product is not mounted on all toilets, but only on those that are ideally suited.

Important! Rigid corrugation has increased wear resistance.

By the presence of reinforcing elements:

• Without reinforcing insert inside the structure. They are most often used because of the low price policy.
• With a thin metal wire. A product with this configuration will last you for many years. Of course, reinforcement will cost you dearly, but your expenses will be justified.

By lenght:

• Petite. In compressed form 212 mm, and in the extended state - 320 mm.
• Big one. In compressed form 285 mm, in extended form - 500 mm.

Important! The choice of product will depend on the interval between the riser and the toilet. In any case, you need to take the corrugation with a margin.

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Advantages and disadvantages

So, we came to a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the corrugation. Now we’ll take a look at all of them.

Pros:

• The ability to connect the device in absolutely any conditions (with a small area, non-standard arrangement of the toilet).
• Easy installation. Anyone can cope with the installation of the corrugation without special plumbing skills.
• Ability to disconnect the device at any time. In the event of an emergency or just as needed, you can easily remove the toilet and then reconnect it to the same corrugation.
• The diameter of the corrugation is suitable for any toilet flange.

Important! Do not get lost in the variety of prices for corrugation. In any case, you need to pay attention to the most high-quality element of plumbing. By purchasing a plastic model at a low price, you run the risk of getting a poor quality product, which will shorten its life.

Minuses:

• Thin material whose integrity is easy to damage.
• Unappealing appearance.
• If the pipe is too stretched and improperly installed, the product may sag, which will lead to clogging of the corrugation.
• Short life of a plastic sanitary element in comparison with metal counterparts.

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Do-it-yourself replacement of toilet seat corrugation

So, we came to the most important thing - how to put the corrugation on the toilet without the assistance of others. The step-by-step instruction looks like this:

• We clean the outlet and the bell of the toilet. We get the most clean and even surface of the bell.
• We cut down the remains of cement and the previous issue with a chisel.
• Wipe the inside of the bell and the release surface with a clean, dry cloth. There should be no residual runoff, mucus, cement dust and other small debris.
• Now we expose the toilet in its working position for drawing mounting marks taking into account the corrugation.
• We put the corrugation on the toilet, pulling it well to stretch the rubber seal.

Important! You should understand that the less the corrugation is stretched, the less is the probability of its sagging. Otherwise, debris will accumulate in it and water stagnation will form.

• We drill previously marked places for fasteners. If the tile is on the floor, first we drill it with a drill on the tile, and then drill the existing floors in concrete with a punch. We put in place plastic matching dowels.
• We seal all the cracks around the sewer pipes with a sealant. We apply sealant in a circle to the outlet, we stretch the corrugation, which we do not shift until the protective compound hardens. The most important thing is that the sealant is inside the toilet. Now the pipes will not flow.
• We put the toilet into place, tighten the screws well until the product ceases to stagger.
• To check for well-fixed gaps, we pour a bucket of water into the toilet. If the outer pipe remains dry, then the job is done correctly.
• We smear a little cement mortar around the circumference of the lower part of the toilet bowl. You can use sealant for this.
• We remove the remains of the protective coating with a knife.

The work is ready! Now you know how to install the corrugation on the toilet.

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How to choose a corrugation for the toilet?

So. Let's answer the question on the correct selection of corrugations for the toilet. Here are some tips:

• As mentioned earlier, you should not buy cheap corrugation of dubious quality. Give preference to the more expensive plumbing element, which will last you more than a dozen years.
• It is better to buy products not of domestic but imported.
• It is advisable to purchase a corrugation with a reinforced wire in the middle of the structure, since it is such products that can maintain their original wear resistance.
• In advance, calculate the interval from the socket of the sewer pipes to the discharge of the toilet so that the elastic element does not stretch and sag.
• It is worth giving preference to a product with thick and hard walls, so that they perform their main function longer.

Important! When exposed to chemical cleaning agents for cleaning the toilet bowl, it can leak. To do this, you do not need to dismantle the toilet. It is enough to just replace the old element with a new one by removing the damaged pipe, cleaning it and removing the old sealant layer

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Now you know how to install the corrugation on the toilet. Agree, this is not so tau difficult as it seems at first glance. The most important thing is to choose the sanitary element and install it strictly according to the above instructions.