Removing a 1970 WC

[andyfr]

Currently in the process of updating a 1970's house. The downstairs toilet has the original WC and I want to remove it but I'm a bit concerned as it looks like it is cemented in place and it looks a lot to be a larger diameter. I want to cap it off so that I can replace it with a new one so wondered if I am likely to have any problems.

 

[CountryFan]

Should be ok, and does look cemented in. Once the pan is dislodged, you should be able to remove the drain connection easily.

 

[andyfr]

Thank you. Will the drain connection be larger than the 120mm used these days?

 

[CountryFan]

Thank you. Will the drain connection be larger than the 120mm used these days?

It doesn’t look like it will be and it’s 110mm used normally.

 

[denso13]

Thank you. Will the drain connection be larger than the 120mm used these days?

If it is cast iron it'll be either 3½" or 4" pipe.

 

[andyfr]

Thanks for that, very helpful.

 

[ree]

OP,
When you say "cap it off" do you want to seal the pipe stub after removing the present WC or does that mean you are intending to replace the existing S-Trap WC with a modern P-Trap WC or are you going back with a modern S-Trap WC?

But if you are going to re-use the present soil pipe outlet then the stub sticking up from the floor is irrelevant &, using appropriate reciprocating saw blades, it could be cut off flush with the FFL.

FWIW: Now-a-days, installing S-Trap WC's is frowned on by some BCO's.

 

[andyfr]

I want to cap it off temporarily until the room has been updated, then I will fit a new WC but in a slightly different position. In order to do that I will need to connect with either a flexible connector or other suitable alternative.

 

[ree]

OP,
But to repeat my above: will the new WC be an S-Trap or a P-Trap WC?
Why not post the make and ID number of your selected WC?
Do you understand why I suggested removing the soil pipe stub?
Until you post the new WC type, & show us where it will be located then there's not much we can suggest to help you?