Bought a new American Standard Cadet bowl on Fri. Installed it and the wax seal was did not seat correctly. I could tell because 1) it leaked after being flushed several times and 2) when we removed the bowl it was only pressed into the wax in two small areas.The flange is about 1.25" below the newly refinished floor, and the floor is not level. So I buys a waxless solution made by Fluidmaster, their 7500#. Installed it and the bowl. Still have a leak. Checked the seal by touch from the floor ceiling below. It is sealed around the toilet horn. Only one spot I cannot reach and am making the assumption that if the seal is touching the bottom well over the horn on the sides checked then it probably is sealed where I cannot physically ascertain the seal. Turned off the cold water for the day today and found that the leak had subsided or stopped, it had been dripping at the rate of about 1 drop every 10 - 15 seconds. When I arrived home I found no noticeable dripping and that the water level in the bowl had gone down to the point where it would be difficult to drain any more by hand. The tank which was left full did not empty into the bowl. I am thinking that the bowl is cracked somewhere and letting water seep out. Is it logical to make the assumption that if the water in the bowl goes down and the cold water is turned off then the leak is in the bowl itself? Or is there something else going on?
(This is my final challenge in the remodel and would like to spend a little more time on it before calling a plumber.)
Thanks in advance, Bill