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A system is provided herein which includes a closet flange insert and at least one spacer to be positioned between the closet flange insert and an installed closet flange. The closet flange insert includes a toilet connecting flange which extends radially outwardly from a through pipe. The through p

A system is provided herein which includes a closet flange insert and at least one spacer to be positioned between the closet flange insert and an installed closet flange. The closet flange insert includes a toilet connecting flange which extends radially outwardly from a through pipe. The through pipe is sized to be inserted into a pipe section of a closet flange. Each spacer includes spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the through pipe of the closet flange insert but not the toilet connecting flange of the closet flange insert. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a system is provided which allows the closet flange insert to be mounted atop an installed closet flange, with one or more spacers therebetween, and with the closet flange insert being flush with surrounding finished flooring.

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1. A system comprising: a closet flange insert for defining a flange for connecting to a toilet located above an installed closet flange, the installed closet flange having a pipe section, and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section, said insert comprising: a body having

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A system comprising: a closet flange insert for defining a flange for connecting to a toilet located above an installed closet flange, the installed closet flange having a pipe section, and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section, said insert comprising: a body having a through pipe and an annular toilet connecting flange extending radially outwardly from said through pipe, said through pipe being sized to be inserted into the pipe section of the installed closet flange, said toilet connecting flange being sized to at least partially overlie the annular flange of the installed closet flange, wherein at least one rib is provided which radiates outwardly from said through pipe and terminates at a location spaced from the outer edge of said toilet connecting flange; and,at least one spacer, said spacer having a body defining an opening which permits passage therethrough of said through pipe of said closet flange insert but not said toilet connecting flange of said closet flange insert. 2. A system as in claim 1, wherein said through pipe extends between inlet and outlet openings, said toilet connecting flange at least partially circumscribing said inlet opening. 3. A system as in claim 2, said inlet opening is larger than said outlet opening. 4. A system as in claim 3, wherein a portion of said through pipe is tapered. 5. A system as in claim 1, wherein at least one fastener hole is formed to extend through said toilet connecting flange. 6. A system as in claim 1, wherein said rib defines an end point, said end point generally coinciding with the diameter of said opening of said spacer. 7. A system as in claim 1, further comprising at least one seal for mounting about said closet flange insert. 8. A system comprising: a closet flange insert for defining a flange for connecting to a toilet located above an installed closet flange, the installed closet flange having a pipe section, and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section, said insert comprising: a body having a through pipe and an annular toilet connecting flange extending radially outwardly from said through pipe, said through pipe being sized to be inserted into the pipe section of the installed closet flange, said toilet connecting flange being sized to at least partially overlie the annular flange of the installed closet flange, wherein an arcuate wall depends downwardly from said toilet connecting flange to at least partially circumscribe said through pipe; and,at least one spacer, said spacer having a body defining an opening which permits passage therethrough of said through pipe of said closet flange insert but not said toilet connecting flange of said closet flange insert,wherein, said arcuate wall having an outer surface configured to be shape matingly received within said opening of said spacer. 9. A system as in claim 8, wherein said through pipe extends between inlet and outlet openings, said toilet connecting flange at least partially circumscribing said inlet opening. 10. A system as in claim 9, said inlet opening is larger than said outlet opening. 11. A system as in claim 10, wherein a portion of said through pipe is tapered. 12. A system as in claim 8, wherein at least one fastener hole is formed to extend through said toilet connecting flange. 13. A system as in claim 8, further comprising at least one seal for mounting about said closet flange insert. 14. A method of providing a flange for connecting to a toilet above an installed closet flange, the installed closet flange having a pipe section and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section, said method comprising the steps of: providing a closet flange insert having a body having a through pipe and an annular toilet connecting flange extending radially outwardly from said through pipe, said through pipe being sized to be inserted into the pipe section of the installed closet flange, said toilet connecting flange being sized to at least partially overlie the annular flange of the installed closet flange;disposing at least one spacer atop the installed closet flange, each said spacer having a body defining an opening which permits passage therethrough of said through pipe of said closet flange insert but not said toilet connecting flange of said closet flange insert;inserting said through pipe of said closet flange insert through said opening of each said spacer and into the pipe section of the installed closet flange; and,fastening said closet flange insert to a surface in proximity to the installed closet flange through each said spacer and the installed closet flange. 15. A method as in claim 2, wherein a lower face of said toilet connecting flange is generally flush with the top of finished flooring located about, and protruding above, the installed closet flange. 16. A method as in claim 2, further comprising the step of disposing at least one seal between said closet flange insert and the installed closet flange. 17. A method as in claim 2, wherein said toilet connecting flange is generally sized and shaped same as the annular flange of the installed closet flange.