closet flange ....over the drain pipe or inside the drain pipe

08-17-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
moegumble Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	closet flange ....over the drain pipe or inside the drain pipe should the closet flange go inside the drain pipe or should the drain pipe go inside the closet flange? or does it not matter? this is PVC and there is time for change as nothing is installed yet...thank you

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08-17-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
JDC Plumbing Contractor     Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 377	closet flange ....over the drain pipe or inside the drain pipe Personally, I like it to go inside the drain, but it really doesnt matter. A 4X3 flange will go OVER 3" and INSIDE 4" pipe. Take your pick.

08-18-2009, 08:09 AM	#3
RippySkippy Member     Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 1,233	closet flange ....over the drain pipe or inside the drain pipe Yup..it depends on the flange and either will work. The horn will not fill any flange opening, so the waste will never be impeded by either set up. __________________ when it comes to breakfast, the chicken is dedicated, the pig is committed. LMASD