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Toilet too far out from wall

8 years ago

Hi there! I just had this new toilet installed and it has a huge gap between tank and wall. The toilet is for 12" offset. Brand is Fresca Antila dual flush. Have a bought the wrong toilet or is this a plumbing mistake? The building is 80's second floor condo. Please help! I have no idea about these things. ;)

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Adrienne Grajek
8 years ago
Hi .. I had a new house built this past fall.. I just measured all 4 of our toilets and they are 2-1/4 inches from the wall. I think the picture of your install looks fine. Perhaps the old tank was much larger and it's just not what you are used to seeing.
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GN Builders L.L.C
8 years ago
The standard offset is 10,12,14" if your drain was already in place, the toilet you or your plumber is intended for a different offset.

With that said, if this is really bothering you, call your plumber and ask him if he can change the regular flange to an offset flange, that will give him the ability to push the toilet closer to the wall.

Good luck
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