We have used one type without seeing a picture not sure which one

Beware 1 type chokes down a 4” line to 3”

 

I've used a few of the "better than wax" rubber ones, haven't had a callback on one yet. I feel like they aren't the best if the flange isn't level though. If you aren't adept at landing the toilet after putting the wax ring on you might try the rubber ones, it's pretty easy to mess up the wax ring if you flub the landing bad enough

 

I use the Fluidmaster, they work extremely well.

Tom

 

Fluidmaster wax free is my go to. Just did 4 of them.

You may need to push down on the toilet lid and squish the foam a little to get the nut started, especially if you have the bolt cap keeper under the washer.

 

Plumber begrudgingly used Sani Seal and Fluidmaster which narrows the size of the pipe
The saniseal does not but the flange has to be just right

Normally he just uses the regular wax rings

 

I've heard of sani seals failing within 5 years. That was not something I wanted to gamble on. Fluid masters do seem to have a good rep.

 

I've used both.

I won't use anything else anymore.
I prefer the Danco over the fluid master.

But a few years ago I put the fluid master on one that had been leaking. Tile floor. Two years later the owner told me the toilet was sliding around on the floor.

I went looked, sure the toilet was moving, but no leaks. I pulled it off and that's what was there. No leaks. So reinstalled with a new gasket. ( They are re- usable).

The plywood subfloor has dried out so that's why the toilet was loose.

But with that event I re fuse to use anything else.

 

I like the Fluidmaster. Been a few years since I willingly used any brand of wax seal. They both work, but wax makes an icky mess if you need to fuss with it a bit, or R&R the toilet at some point (and that happens more often than I would have thought, before I got into the whole repeat customer thing).

 

Fluidmaster Wax sounds like a rapper name.

 

Well, I went for the Danco Perfect Seal. I like the idea of the combination of wax + rubber seal, a little more money but seemed the best of both worlds. It seems to be working well, so far. I also thought it was a better choice for a flange that was at least .25" below the floor. Good thing the flange was in good condition because the danged thing was cemented in somehow. It would have been a messy PITA to take out and replace! Fortunately, it was not damaged in any way. I liked the clean install, as well. Big plus, if one fails to place the toilet correctly, unlike wax rings, you can lift it up and position it correctly with no damage to the sealing ring.

 

I used the "Perfect seal" and it's been perfect for 5 months now and really easy to a-fix the toilet on. I Got another one for the powder room toilet I'm replacing.

 

That's weird. It's a hybrid.

 

Yup! and really terrific; I think I'm in love.

 

I wasn't particularly fond of the hold down system. The only advantage is no cutting at the end of the job. But since I've never used it it's not even an opinion.

 

The best part is you can miss the mark and reset the toilet without the need to replace the wax ring. Also, if you ever need to move the toilet you do not have that messy wax to remove. You can also replace a toilet without the need to replace the wax seal. They can be used on toilets where the waste pipe is slightly above the floor line or slightly below, all very forgiving!