Yes, you do have to plug (cover) the hole to keep sewer gases from coming through.Jan 28, 2008
How do you permanently remove a toilet drain?
- Close the water line feeding into the toilet.
- Flush the toilet to empty the tank.
- Disconnect the water line from the toilet.
- Uncap the toilet flange bolts and remove the nuts.
- Lift the toilet off the flange and move it aside.
How do you cap off a sewer pipe?
- Mark the existing PVC sewer pipe at the point where the end cap needs to be installed. Cut through the mark on the pipe with a handsaw or hacksaw. ...
- Brush PVC primer around the outside end of the existing sewer pipe. ...
- Brush PVC cement on the primed end of the pipe, as well as the primed inside of the end cap.
Can you leave a toilet hole open?
Sewage gases are emitted from open toilet drain pipes and definitely can be harmful, especially over a prolonged period, particularly for children and those with breathing ailments. Plugging or covering the pipe immediately and working efficiently in a well-ventilated space can minimize any effects.Sep 23, 2021
Do you have to cap a toilet drain?
There might be several reasons a toilet will need to be closed off or capped. In areas of flooding, closing a toilet drain will prevent raw sewage from flooding up and into the toilet, or perhaps the toilet is no longer needed in that particular area of the house.
How do you cover a toilet drain hole?
Turn the cap firmly into place with your hand. Cap off the drain with a toilet cover. These are generally made of rubber or the cap is PVC with a rubber skirt. They literally cap off the drain while the skirt is clamped around the pipe with hose clamps using a screwdriver or small wrench.
How long can you leave a toilet removed?
Re: How long can a toilet be left removed? 30" minimum with at least 15" either side from the center of the bowl/outlet pipe.
How do you cover a sewer cleanout?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQl3Rssxcy0
How do you seal a cleanout plug?
Clean-out plugs usually can be sealed with plumber's tape, or pipe thread tape, (commonly known as "Teflon tape," although there's no such product of that name) or with pipe dope, or pipe joint compound.Oct 18, 2021