UPDATE: Leak due to wax ring that shifted slightly
I found a slight leak at the base of the toilet that I almost missed. No visible water except for a small shiny spot at the back, and then I used paper towel to confirm it's water (virtually undetectable otherwise). The base is not caulked. No leak at the hose connections and I don't think there's a toilet crack. Water is brown and slightly more in the back. Seems to be water all around. The attached pictures are the paper towels left overnight. The 'wetness amount' change very little overnight, possibly because the toilet was not used at night. The stained areas are also no longer 'wet' now so maybe it only leaks when the toilet is used?? The toilet (AS Cadet 3) was last replaced during a bathroom remodel about 8 yrs ago with an extra-thick wax ring by a plumber.
I'm thinking brown water indicates wax ring failure?? What do you all think? While I'm calling plumbers to see who can get out here to pull the toilet. It's a guest toilet (2nd floor) so not a big hurry. Nothing leaking down to the 1st floor yet, the floor isn't mushy, and the toilet position seems solid.
PS. Should I shut off the water? Not going to use the toilet.
Thanks all!
I found a slight leak at the base of the toilet that I almost missed. No visible water except for a small shiny spot at the back, and then I used paper towel to confirm it's water (virtually undetectable otherwise). The base is not caulked. No leak at the hose connections and I don't think there's a toilet crack. Water is brown and slightly more in the back. Seems to be water all around. The attached pictures are the paper towels left overnight. The 'wetness amount' change very little overnight, possibly because the toilet was not used at night. The stained areas are also no longer 'wet' now so maybe it only leaks when the toilet is used?? The toilet (AS Cadet 3) was last replaced during a bathroom remodel about 8 yrs ago with an extra-thick wax ring by a plumber.
I'm thinking brown water indicates wax ring failure?? What do you all think? While I'm calling plumbers to see who can get out here to pull the toilet. It's a guest toilet (2nd floor) so not a big hurry. Nothing leaking down to the 1st floor yet, the floor isn't mushy, and the toilet position seems solid.
PS. Should I shut off the water? Not going to use the toilet.
Thanks all!
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