The steel nut and washer will rust quickly and weld to the bolt due to the corrosion. Sometimes, it comes with a brass bolt but all other parts are steel.

The steel bolt usually have yellow zinc plated finish that makes them look like brass, so check the label and make sure you purchase the right one.Īlso take a look on the material of other parts. Here you should note that in the hardware store, you will find the brass bolt and steel bolt. It won’t rust away and will be easier to cut off later, but the price is higher. There are different materials of the closet bolt. This set is the most economical assembly, but it allows the bolt to slide and move. *Note that the captive washer is for 1/4” closet bolt. This set uses a plastic captive washer to fix the bolt. The picture below illustrates how it works. It still allows the bolt to move a bit, but the price is cheaper. The rectangular part works as a washer to stuck the bolt head and nut on the track of the flange. The speed nut has two prongs to grip the thread of bolt. This set uses a steel speed nut to fix the bolt. In this way, the bolt will not move and slide when you are setting the toilet bowl. But if you have 4 open nuts and 4 washers, you can fix the bolt on the toilet flange firmly like the picture below. Each time you miss positioning it on the bolt, you risk crushing and shifting the wax ring. The step of positioning the toilet bowl is the most frustrating part in the installation process. This is the easiest way to install the toilet bowl. What’s inside a closet bolt repair kit set?Ĭonfiguration A: 2 closet bolts, 4 open nuts, 4 metal washersĬonfiguration B: 2 closet bolts, 2 open nuts, 2 metal washers, 2 speed nutĬonfiguration C: 2 closet bolts, 2 open nuts, 2 plastic captive washers, 2 metal washers Its oval-head also allows it to be better fixed. The reason why you need an oval-head bolt is because it can easily pass through the toilet flange and slide into the track of the flange. To install the toilet bowl, you will need the closet bolt (picture at right side).

When you visit the hardware store, you will find that there are different types of bolt.

When you are modeling the toilet, here are some tips to help you do it better and faster.

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