Why is this better than a wax ring?
1251523
This is better than a wax ring in several important ways. The best feature in my opinion is that it can be re-positioned as often as desired. With a wax ring, you get one go at it. If you somehow mess up the toilet alignment, or need to take up the toilet or even adjust it---to square it up with the wall, you will destroy the wax seal. Wax does not "bounce back" once it is squished. This will bounce back to shape as often as you pick it up and put it back down. For a novice or DIY, that feature alone is invaluable. Another great feature is that it does not make a sticky mess on the horn of the toilet or the floor toilet flange when you eventually do pull it apart. It is much more like a rubber gasket than a glob of wax. I will never use wax again.
1251524
I bought one of these three years ago for a replacement toilet. Plumber who installed toilet said he had never heard of these and was reluctant to use it. Three years later, and absolutely no problems. About a year ago, toilet was removed to install tile on wall behind it, and the ring was in perfect condition so we kept it in place. In our previous house, ants somehow got to the wax ring and ate enough away to cause leak through the ceiling below. That is why I was delighted to find this product.
1251525
No mess plus you can reposition the toilet if needed without ruining the seal yiu can maje it perfectly parallel to the wall without worry
1047365
Short answer:NO. Long answer: There is no need. This Professional model keeps the wax at exactly the right temperature by safely cycling on every hour for 8 minutes. Beware advice to use a crock pot. You can easily scald yourself with high temps and shorten the lifespan of the wax.
1509564
For waxing something big (an RV or a boat) the pros are using a BIG random orbital buffer (say 10 inches). Is still a big job but easier than by hand.
1685554
no!!!! don"t waste your money like i did on this junk product. go back to the tried and true "wax rings".
1459346
I use it to apply wax and prefer removing by hand. Since the wax I use has a minute amount of polishing abrasive, small blemishes can be removed with additional motion by the random orbital polisher.
270610
No, you have to order it seperately, and it didnt even work for us. We ended up buying a regular wax ring, which worked perfectly.
2277922
Longevity isn't its strong suit. I have used one other much cheaper wax that has lasted longer. But its superior wet shine, ease of application and its resistance to staining plastics and rubbers make it better. I live in New England. The summers are hot, and the last couple winters have been very harsh. The wax experiences a wide range of environments so I would put the 3 month period that I experienced at the low end of what it should last.
1229464
The heating element isn't exposed because there's a removable plastic grate which protects you from direct contact with the heat source. The wax comes off very easily, even if you don't first apply lotion to your hands, as they recommend.
903649
Not sure of the difference. If I had to guess I might think the balm is heavier, more waxy maybe? This cream is very lightweight. My sister swears by it. I'm always checking out different products. I liked it when I used it, the cream was absorbed easily into the skin.
1025909
If you've ever had a paraffin treatment at a salon, it is comparable. When the wax gets low,however, it's noticeably warmer as your hands are closer to the heat source. Never gets too hot, though.
1685555
absolutely,that is the beauty of the fluid master it has o rings you can adjust to what you need.I will never use a wax seal again,AND they can be reused if for some reason you need to take up the toilet again.I highly recommend it.
2265274
You just pull up the wax like you would with the strip. It works just the same, but with less hassle!
299068
I had large dog visitors not live in ones but saw no damage. This is very dif than urathane. It is a subtle finish that looks like wax or hand rubbing. I personally want a glossy more bling look and probably won't use again. But if I had an old historic house I would use it on that.
2206648
I tend to turn the wooden spatula until the wax no longer drips and then apply it to my bikini area. I find it much easier to sit while applying it to myself but which ever is more comfortable for you.
1144309
A beauty ring attaches to a speedlight or strobe and has more power and a larger area - so, more limited, lower power, a little harsh (diffuse w cloth <<http://www.amazon.com/ALZO-Diffusion-Fabric-White-alzodigital-com/dp/B0019HZQSO>>). Ring lights are design to fill or illuminate for macro work, A beauty dish is all about a larger light source, with better fall off that is more diffuse... so I gotta say, not for me.
499704
I don't know. The 7500 worked great for me. It is the only waxless I will use. Wax rings - especially the ones with the built in cone - are crap and cause other problems. JP
2012746
You can use it with lose wax, but then again, it has to be hot for you to clean it. I just put the container in it, and it heats up. no need to do anything else.