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- Silicone Vs Plumbers Putty - Love Plumbing Remodel
Same for tub drains Putty for the strainer, nothing on the rubber seal between tub and tub drain I reserve Silicone for shower drains On lav pop-ups, pipe dope on the threads where it goes through the large rubber washer to prevent water from rolling down the threads On compression sleeves, normally nothing, or maybe light oil
- Plumbers putty or rubber gasket under sink flange (stainless steel sink . . .
The manufacturer of the new Garbage Disposal we are installing in a couple days says IF you have a stainless steel sink do not use plumber putty under the sink flange when installing, use the rubber gasket they provide instead Well, I understand they are the manufacturer, but I am more interested in what plumbers have to say from experience
- Pipe Dope, Plumbers Putty, or Teflon Tape? - Love Plumbing Remodel
Pipe dope is a gooey paste that is used on threaded pipe joints Teflon tape is used for the same purpose, and some plumbers use both at the same time Plumbers putty is use when installing sink drains It is a soft putty that will compress to seal between the flange and the sink Some new materials require silicon, but that's another question
- Silicon or plumbers putty - Love Plumbing Remodel
I'm installing an acrylic tub (Duravit) For the drain and overflow, I'm torn between using traditional plumbers putty vs silicon I've been reading the pros and cons on reddit but there is no clear answer I'm using a plumbers pack for the overflow and drain shoe (basically all pvc fittings
- Plumbers Putty and PVC - Love Plumbing Remodel
Putty, or rather the oil in it, can weld the plug in place but more force should loosen it Use a plastic plug with Teflon tape or a plastic compatible joint compound IF you use a brass plug, it may will corrode from contact with the water and the corrosion WILL crack the female thread it is screwed into
- Why plumbers putty on base of toilet?? - Love Plumbing Remodel
putty "Decades" ago plumber's putty was used to set the toilets, like the wax rings are used now But even then the putty was not used to seal around the base of the toilet It does not bond to the toilet and floor, nor does it harden up within any reasonable time, so it will not prevent "wiggles" It can stain the floor and will discolor over
- Plumbers Putty around rim of kitchen sink?? Formica countertop
The putty will already keep the water out of the underside of the sink , if placed in properly He will have a good argument as to why it shouldn't be changed Some sinks that you buy will come with strips of putty (6 pieces , 12" long) to place as a sealant between the sink and the countertop Plumbers putty is no different
- Mounting a Toilet: Grout, plaster, or putty? | Terry Love Plumbing . . .
Don't use Silicone, grout, plaster or putty Putty is just some clay with oil in it It's the worst thing you could use Clear PolySeamSeal, it's in the painting department The shims are in the door department Don't buy shims in the plumbing department Plumbers don't use them, they take about fifteen minutes to slice off
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