4 in. ABS closet flange replacement
43538 - spec sheet
Features
- Compression joint provides up to 3 in of adjustment to the riser
- Rubber compression gasket enables the toilet flange to be used on many types of cast-iron piping
- Use as a replacement toilet flange for broken flanges
- Easy to use
- ABS construction
- 3 stainless-steel bolts are tightened to compress the rubber gasket to secure the toilet flange to the existing piping
43538 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.094
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Flashing and Flanges
- Product Type:
- Flange
- Product Weight:
- 0.65
OATEY 43538 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Oatey 43538 toilet flange be installed on existing cast iron pipe?
Yes. The 43538 uses a rubber compression gasket that seals inside the existing riser, and Oatey states it can be used on many types of cast-iron piping. Three stainless steel bolts are tightened to compress that gasket against the pipe wall, so no caulking, melting lead, or cutting the cast iron is required.
2) Will the Oatey 43538 fit a 4 inch waste line?
It is a 4 inch closet flange, so it is sized for 4 inch closet bend / riser pipe. On a 3 inch line it is the wrong part, you would need a 3 inch replacement flange instead.
3) My toilet flange is broken off at the floor. Do I have to cut out the pipe to replace it?
No. The 43538 is built as a replacement flange for broken flanges. It drops into the existing riser and clamps internally with a rubber gasket tightened by three stainless steel bolts, so the old flange ring can be removed and the new one set without breaking up the floor or cutting the pipe.
4) How much height adjustment does the Oatey 43538 give me for setting the flange level with finished floor?
The compression joint allows up to 3 inches of adjustment to the riser. That is what lets you set the flange face at or just above the finished floor when tile, new subfloor, or a mortar bed has changed the height, instead of being locked to wherever the old pipe was cut.
5) Is the Oatey 43538 flange body plastic or metal, and will the hardware rust in a wet floor?
The flange body is ABS plastic, and the three clamping bolts are stainless steel. That combination is why it holds up in a bathroom floor where a steel-ringed flange tends to corrode out.
6) Does the Oatey 43538 come with everything needed, or do I need extra parts?
The flange ships with its rubber compression gasket and three stainless steel clamping bolts. What it does not include is the wax ring or closet bolts for setting the toilet, so add those to the order if you do not already have them on the truck.
7) Is this an Oatey 43538 and what part number should I order for a 4 inch ABS replacement closet flange?
The manufacturer part number is 43538, an Oatey 4 inch ABS replacement closet flange. That is the number to quote whether you are buying one for a service call or pulling a pallet for a multi-family turn program.
8) How heavy is the Oatey 43538 flange for stocking and shipping?
Each 43538 flange weighs 0.65 lb, so a case quantity for a maintenance shop or a fleet of units stays light and easy to shelve.
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Does the OATEY 43538 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 43538 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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