September 25, 2022

Dear Nathaniel,

As I mentioned, before starting to make repairs, I would wait to obtain more evidence for the cause of the drip from the ceiling of the first floor addition bathroom.  However, if you wish to go ahead now, you should plan exactly what you wish to do. The following URL provides useful information.

https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/replace-toilet-wax-ring

If you decide to proceed now, you must decide whether to detach the tank from the bowl or leave them attached.

All our toilets are in two pieces: the bowl, weighing between 50 and 80 pounds and the tank weighing between 25 and 40 pounds. To replace the wax ring, the bowl and the tank need not be separated, but trying to lift them assembled, weighing between 75 and 120 pounds, might injure your back.  It is a risk I would not take.

If you separate the tank from the bowl, it is necessary to replace the grommet and the bolts between them. 

https://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-Tank-Bowl-Gasket-6102/dp/B000BQRQ3W/ref=asc_df_B000BQRQ3W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126276842&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17042697140854798207&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002077&hvtargid=pla-275328511421&psc=1

My greatest concern is that you should not injure your back. 

If and when you decide to proceed, I will help you as best I can.  If you decide to leave any repair that might be required up to me, I will proceed at the time I consider best, with help from you or from Klemens.

Jochen