Connecting the toilet to the sewer: what is needed, connection options

This is not to say that the ability to connect the toilet to the sewer is necessary for every person, but the fact that it is useful and will help to save well on the services of a master is 100%. Very soon you will learn how to do it correctly and what little things to consider.

What is needed to connect the toilet to the sewer

Prepare your tools, gentlemen! They, of course, may differ, as well as the types of release, but this is a must-have in any case:

• silicone sealant;
• rubber seals and gaskets;
• roulette;
• pencil;
• hammer.

Plus, any of the additional tools are added to this, which I will talk about a little later, unless, of course, you decided to connect directly.

Reference! If you need to remove old pipes from cast iron, it is better to entrust it to professionals. If you are ready to do it yourself, you will need a professional hammer drill and grinder.

Connection options

Despite a bunch of different interesting models of toilets, according to the location of the outlet, they are divided into only three types: vertical, horizontal and oblique. Accordingly, depending on this, the outlet pipe is also connected: sideways, downward or at an angle.

Reference! The third type in Russian apartments is very rare, rather, you will see it in the houses of America or Europe, if, of course, you suddenly decide to travel with just such a purpose. In Russia, you can only encounter him in private and country houses.

The pipes that will connect the toilet to the sewer also differ:

1. Corrugation. It is as comfortable as possible, as it can bend at any angle and stretch (however, make sure that the stretch is not too strong, otherwise cracks will start in the future). It can be used to connect the horizontal outlet to the oblique riser and vice versa.
2. Eccentric cuff. It is used when the principle of alignment is met, but the holes are shifted (for example, one is higher and the other is lower). It allows you to connect them to each other, but since it has a short length, they should be as close as possible. Before purchasing, all measurements are required to find an accurate model.
3. Plastic bend. It is most often used as a substitute for corrugated pipes. It requires more precision when purchasing and installing, but the main advantage is that due to its smooth walls, it is much less likely to clog.
4. Fan pipe. It performs the functions of a siphon if it does not cope with the task: with its help, the "aromas" of the sewage system do not enter the apartment.

We will consider three connection methods: corrugated, plastic taps and directly.

The process of connecting the toilet and sewerage in stages with your own hands

Let's imagine this: you have an old Soviet toilet, connected to a cast-iron elbow, and you don't want to call the master. And if now they manage only with rubber and silicone sealant, then at that time they were fastened for centuries: with the help of cement. It will not be possible to separate it carefully, so one thing remains: take a hammer and break the toilet pipe.

Important! Do not touch the cast iron! It is fragile and can break, and then the pipe will also have to be changed.

Use a hammer, screwdriver and pry bar to remove the pieces of cement from the exit to the sewer. Finally, fill the pipe with toilet bowl cleaner and scrape it off with a metal brush to remove rust and stubborn dirt. The last step is to smooth the surface with a rag.

Important! Use protective gloves!

After securing the new toilet, it's time to attach it to the sewer. The most common option that is chosen for self-connection is a corrugated pipe, because it is the easiest to use it and does not require as many measurements as the others. Therefore, I will start with her.

Lubricate the inside of the rubber band of the corrugated pipe with silicone sealant and slide it over the outlet. Its second end is immersed to the very rubber ring in the sewer drain. Previously, both its outer edge and the insides of the riser are also coated with silicone.

After two hours (as the sealant dries) drain the water 2-3 times and inspect all joints. There should not be a single drop on them. If all is well, you can screw on the tank and bowl and use for your own pleasure. If not, remove the corrugation (after removing the water from the toilet bowl), add more sealant and reconnect.

If you decide to stop at plastic taps, you can be sure: durability and ease of use in their further operation are guaranteed. However, it only depends on them where exactly the toilet will be located, and you will not be able to put it in any place you want (as is the case with the corrugation). They are connected in the same way, the main thing is not to forget about the sealant.

Attention! If you haven't guessed with the length of the bend, you can shorten it with a saw or hacksaw.

Plastic laps have many advantages, but the disadvantage can be called perhaps not too aesthetic appearance due to their default gray color. White, in harmony with the color of the toilet, will cost you more.

Now we turn to the ways in which you can connect the toilet bowl to the sewer directly.

Let's start with vertical release. First, a flange is placed on the sewer pipe using dowels.

A toilet bowl is placed directly on it so that the outlet docks with it. The fixing bolts fall into special holes and are tightened with nuts, and decorative caps are put on top.

To connect a toilet bowl with a horizontal outlet, you will need the same actions as with a corrugation: the sewer hole is lubricated with silicone and a pipe is inserted into it. After two hours, the absence of leaks is checked by flushing.

Reference! Sometimes, for one reason or another, you need to slightly move the toilet to the side. In this case, the eccentric cuff, which was already discussed above, will help you to connect. It is installed in the same way as a corrugated pipe. However, remember that in this case, the toilet will move forward a little more.

The oblique outlet is connected in exactly the same way as the horizontal one.

As you can see, they didn’t do anything particularly complicated, and the plumber didn’t have to be called. Enjoy your use!