All the plumbers going at it in the comments is kinda funny. Some say all they use is silicone, other say putty is the only way! Read some comments its funny 😄

@JohnWick-stardawg

2 жыл бұрын

Silicone is flexible and gets a better grip on surfaces

@shopart1488

2 жыл бұрын

Plumbers using putty are looking for call back money!!

@noyou483

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@sinista.productions

2 жыл бұрын

People like to make up bullshit ‘rules’ to try and make them sound like they’re knowledgable AND to make their job sound more complicated than it is

@orangejoe54

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like 90% are probably rationalizing what they used the one time they installed a drain haha. I remember using both as an apprentice, but not the reasoning beyond silicone being more flexible

Sounds like something a plumber would say when they don't have putty in hand at the time lol either one works well.

@richardreyes2750

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@adamknuth6685

2 жыл бұрын

I know plumbers putty stains stone I'm not sure if it's true with fiberglass epoxy

@thunderbird233

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamknuth6685 they make a stain free plumbers putty.

@danvilla1438

2 жыл бұрын

Plumbers putty will hold but you're going to constantly have it coming out the side of the flange till it starts to have sludge replace it

@jimmyc4493

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a third generation plumber. My father taught me using silicone on drains. He found that it lasted longer and held better than putty. Now having done it for years myself I found the same holds true.

28-year plumbing contractor here. I have only ever used putty never silicone, silicone is much harder to remove later when you want to remove the strainer

@chrismohar4706

2 жыл бұрын

Manufacture installation instructions on pretty much all fiberglass and composite sinks say right in there NOT to use putty!

@danbedard290

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismohar4706 not true bud. There are plenty of sprays that are cheap and break the molecular bond where all you have to do is wipe the excess off.

@chrismohar4706

2 жыл бұрын

@@danbedard290 sooo…. I’m not exactly sure what sprays, breaking bond and wiping excess have to do with some manufacturers specifically saying not to use putty on there product??? Not trying to be condescending.

@Terra-Incognlta

2 жыл бұрын

I don't how you do it in US but here in Europe we use rubber seal which goes under that. It's part of the syphon package.

You can actually get silicone migration in fiberglass. That's why marine sealants have different formulations than your standard silicones your use on your house

@Terra-Incognlta

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by silicone migration?

@intergalacticprophylactic

2 жыл бұрын

@@Terra-Incognlta it moves...

@2727neighbor

2 жыл бұрын

Very true

@shudoo8062

Жыл бұрын

​@@intergalacticprophylactic no that's silicone nomads

As a licensed plumber I only use plumbers putty. I’m yet to have a basket strainer/food disposal flange leak. There is also Ultra Plumbers Putty that you can use on material that can stain from regular one.

@Lew-Dogg

2 жыл бұрын

Just replaced my kitchen sink drain because the plumbers putty dried out, cracked and failed to seal properly. Just because your licensed doesn’t mean you actually know what you’re doing. It just means you’ve put in time and can read. But that doesn’t equate to actual knowledge.

@NeonSlug562

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lew-Dogg you should take your own advice. You know because of the chemical compound it doesn't dry out... if it's dried it's a failed batch because it's designed to be malleable. Yeah so we clearly know you don't know what your talking about.

@Lew-Dogg

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeonSlug562 so the putty that was physically in my hands, that was dried out and breaking means I’m lying? Or are you just as uniformed as mr licensed up there?

@phoenixrises1982

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lew-Dogg I constantly replace basket strainers that were installed back in the 70s and 80s. They didn’t leak, homeowners just want to update them with new ones. I’ve also seen ones that were improperly installed and started leaking immediately. Plumbers putty is perfect if properly prepared and installed

@Lew-Dogg

2 жыл бұрын

@@phoenixrises1982 so what do you call a sink drain that was leak free for nearly 20 years that then developed a leak because the plumbers putty dried out and cracked? And no I didn’t instal it, a supposed licensed professional did.

PP has same sealing property as silicone but when replacing , the silicone will make it much more difficult to remove the drain

@James-zw6sn

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! Only a real plumber knows that lol

@ClimateChief610

Жыл бұрын

I'd be fucking pissed if someone used silicone. Dudes a clown!

@melanieclark5885

Жыл бұрын

@@James-zw6snany one that’s ever plumbed knows it. It’s also why you use glaze not silicone on windows. It makes a job far more difficult than need be.

5 years with plumbers putty on my kitchen sink and hasn't failed yet

@03svterminator64

Жыл бұрын

Mine just failed yesterday. Put it together in 2008 for reference

@samjohnson4846

Жыл бұрын

@@03svterminator64 what did you use? Plumbers putty or silicon?

It’s Not True! I am a Professional Plumber! Silicone is a handy man go to product! I’ve used Plumbers Putty for the past 20 years on fiberglass Tubs, fiberglass Sinks and fiberglass showers and I’ve never ever had a leak! Plumbers putty is the correct seal for basket strainers and tub shoes on all applications. Silicone will cause voids, air bubbles when tightening down basket strainers and cause future leaks! Plus it will causes discoloration to fiberglass, black, mold, mildew, and long drying time! Plumbers Putty is fare superior!

@b_uppy

2 жыл бұрын

That's my understanding of silicone, too.

@jonmacgyver743

2 жыл бұрын

20yrs huh, what if they just didn't call you back because they figured you didn't do it right the first time?

@b_uppy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonmacgyver743 There are studies to back up silicone problems. Plumbers often are bonded, and that would make them tied to a place, among things. They would get feedback...

@jonmacgyver743

2 жыл бұрын

@@b_uppy agreed but for something that simple most people wont file a claim if it's been a few years.

@b_uppy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonmacgyver743 I have found the opposite to be true.

Plumbers putty is a “non curing” sealant and works best in compression. Silicone is not designed to work in compression.

@Astinsan

2 жыл бұрын

Silicon is used in compression all the time. Gasket silicon for instance.

@lokimartin314

2 жыл бұрын

Why is the sink so deep

Plumbers putty was designed for this application - works in compression, doesn't cure, doesn't stain, and can be removed without damaging the sink. Silicone - exactly the opposite. Let us know how you do when this fitting leaks (due to curing and shrinkage), and you damage the customer's sink getting the fitting off. Good luck.

@freshoxygen2176

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t cure? Probably correct as long as you don’t mean doesn’t dry up to crap and loosen up (especially with garbage disposal). Putty is discount trash. Huck it in the trash

@MattE174

2 жыл бұрын

@@freshoxygen2176 exactly. If you'd like to call your plumber back when your shower base and sink leaks, use the putty!

My double deep sink was installed 40 years ago and stainless putty was used around the drain. No leaks, runs or errors and all those years.

It’s because of the finish on the fiberglass it is so smooth that it will spin with the putty unless you take sandpaper and scratch the round surface of the drain area

Silicone is going to turn yellow eventually if any is exposed around the drain. It's hard to completely clean it out of that little crack. I think either one will outlast most modern sinks though.

@miketwyman6046

2 жыл бұрын

Cheep silicone will turn yellow . But good 100% anti mildue will last.

@Jo-xk3pk

2 жыл бұрын

@@miketwyman6046 That hasn't been true in my experience. I think the issue is abrasion. Eventually you get a build-up of small organic matter in the rough surface. I'm not sure if that's the cause, but I don't use cheap products and I've still had the problem with yellowing over time.

@miketwyman6046

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jo-xk3pk well what do I know . 36 years as a master plumber. 28 years in the insurance industry. Over 40 thousand service calls in my life and counting. Have fun .

@Jo-xk3pk

2 жыл бұрын

@@miketwyman6046 Wow you're pretty emotional. I explained my real life experiences, and you responded with your lol internet credentials. All I did was explain my observations. I directly qualified my statements. All you did was say trust me because I said I have experience. Calm down, you might have some wisdom to share if you aren't just making shit up. I have 3 examples that prove my point. If you are sure that you are correct then respond with your full name and company name. Free advertisement!!

I’m a plumber and you need to think ahead when doing plumbing, silacone is shity for the next guy working on it. Putty never leaks and will last along time. Always think ahead for the next time you need to work on it.

plumbers putty works at 1st but as the fiberglass ages it delaminates n eventually leaks

@phoenixrises1982

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a lie

Every plumber i have had this year uses putty but somehow i keep having the same leak problem. Im trying to learn all this on my own to make sure i dont mess myself up with putty or silicone

@deborahvessell6870

4 ай бұрын

Same here...

I dont think it's supposed to"stick" as much as form a seal by compression.

@heyzeus9497

2 жыл бұрын

Bingo!

Both will work. Those basket strainers with a large nut don't like to tighten as well so it could be the strainer and not the putty/silicone. Only thing that I think needs a different product is commercial kitchen sinks because they use much hotter water that can melt the putty.

Over here ,in western europe we mostly use rubber or foam gaskets and a little silicone. Most plumbers over here stopped using putty since the 80's. Most sinks are made out of stone or steel here, fiberglass is considered as a cheap budget solution here.

The key distinction between a caulk and sealant is elasticity. Caulk is typically made from a mixture of latex and acrylic materials, which make it more rigid and prone to shrinking when cured. A sealant offers superior elasticity and water resistance because it primarily contains silicone. The silicone material allows a sealant to easily expand and contract during changing temperatures without losing its airtight/watertight seal. Therefore, sealants are a smart choice for areas that experience frequent weather fluctuation and high moisture levels, such as kitchens, bathrooms, as well as around doors and windows. The two most important factors to keep in mind when selecting a caulk or sealant are the temperature range and moisture level at the site of application. Due to a silicone sealant’s strong adhesiveness, elasticity and water-resistant properties, it’s an excellent choice for kitchen and bath applications including bathtub/shower surrounds, doors and drains, sealing gaps and seams in gutters, filing exterior holes made by nails or screws and HVAC applications The one I almost always go for is tub-n-tile caulk, it's a specialty acrylic-latex caulk, also includes an advanced mildewcide, defending against mildew growth in damp areas. Securing loose tiles, Caulking bathtubs, showers, sinks and toilets, Sealing crown molding along with baseboards and Sealing gaps around plumbing fixtures. So far I have yet to have any problems with it

@caspersenrich8894

2 жыл бұрын

Wow you put alot of thought into this reply

@krupert8355

2 жыл бұрын

Why go for acrylic latex when silicone seems superior?

@johnandrews4144

2 жыл бұрын

Good answer but he never mentioned using caulk he was talking about plumbers putty. Different thing all together

@philliplam7371

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnandrews4144 as you say he was comparing plumber's putty versus silicone.....and we got an explanation beside the point that is one and a half chapters long.....

@Alamyst2011

2 жыл бұрын

For the love of god dont ever do commercial work.

Kitchen sink drains come a rubber gasket you don't have to use silicone or puddy.

Both work fine, however it's usually more for the ones that are not confident in the installation and get leaks

I've never had plumbers puddy fail if it's used and installed correctly. Some of the new drains rubber gaskets now, but I thought this was strange and I used the plumbers puddy instead.

Been plumbing for 7 years so far and have never had an issue with putty

Try replacing the strainer without damaging the fiberglass sink let me know how that goes

Hey its jason perfiderol her and i been a plumber for going on 60 years now and trust me when i say i've seen it all. Everything from backed up sinks , clogged pipes , and even backed up toilets spraying straight up in my face on multiple occasions. I found the best thing to do is to spit on it before you stick it in the hole and to secure my position i use my proprietary brand of plumbers putty. Never fails me

Yes, this is true. The reason is because plumbers putty hardens and over time the seal can break due to the flexibility of fiberglass. Fiberglass has some give when under the stress of a full sink especially when full of warm/hot water. Silicone remains flexible and bonded under stress and heat. So yes, silicone is better for fiberglass sink applications.

@josephlowman7906

2 жыл бұрын

That's why we have been using putty on fiberglass tub drains for 40 years without any problems

Did Plumbing for 32 years first time I heard of that

@jbvap

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t mean you were a good one.

I always use puddy. Puddy held on to sinks for 50-60 years no problem. And if your using fiber glass sinks then you’re asking for trouble

@rich-qk7dc

2 жыл бұрын

It’s putty not puddy. 🥳

@shilohgames3155

2 жыл бұрын

I guess puddy is better than putty .

@f.demascio1857

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe he uses a saza instead of a sawz-all.

@ralph5450

2 жыл бұрын

Watched too much Seinfeld.

@andrews6323

2 жыл бұрын

@@ralph5450" whats the deal with all this puddy?!"

Never used anything but plumbers putty and I’ve never had a problem.

@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103

2 жыл бұрын

What about the new plastic pop up assembly says to use silicone but I’d rather use putty but some split when tightening it

@frenchtoaststicks7319

2 жыл бұрын

Plumbers putty ALL THE TIME

Plummers puddy always works for me. Silicone works too but leaves room for leaks and if something hot gets into the sink it will melt the silicone but not plumers puddy.

Good luck replacing strainer in 5 years ,make sure you have another sink with you

I’m starting to like the European inspired Asian plumbing fixtures that Amazon sells. Yeh, I know…American jobs. But I have only installed them when customers buy them. But the kitchen faucets come with drains that screw in a big funnel shaped cone that mounts to the bottom of the sink and above the tail pipe. The round rubber gasket that comes with is good on those by themselves….

@DeUser1337

2 жыл бұрын

They work quit well, but if you have flex in the system, as in a kitchen sink out of metal: Use loctite on the screw, I had a few come loose and leak because of it.

@Terra-Incognlta

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

I don’t use plumber putty anymore because it does commonly fail. Use a rubber seal on the inside and silicone underneath if the surface is rough - not polished/glazed.

@markmurto

2 жыл бұрын

Silicon is made of sand. On a microscopic level, it will destroy the surface you pressure it against as it moves with use over time. For a surface sealant like windows, under framing, shower doors, etc it can work great. But against smoothe plastics, cultured marble, proceline, lexan, and other sink material, putting silicon under pressure around a strainer cup will cause fine pitting and yellowing of the mounting area. While silicon may feel smoothe to your finger, it will wear and leak on a sink drain. Putty is designed with microscopic wear in mind.

@DaddyBear3000

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmurto silicone is made from silicon which is refined from silica. As an elastomer it does still have a microscopic abrasion properties, like most fluids, but so does plumbers putty which is predominantly clay mixed with linseed oil.

I've always used that as well, just for flexibility reasons, stainless and porcelain( I will use putty). Also on cultured marble silicone is tougher to seal esp if the drain kit was purchased seperately. It's all a choice.

@octane2099

2 жыл бұрын

That makes sense

If you use silicone just remember to leave your card so when it fails you can go back. The most frustrating thing in the world is replacing a garbage disposal or basket strainer secured by silicone.

@rickymartin4807

Жыл бұрын

I just removed both my cast iron sink basket assemblies. One came apart fine. The other one someone had used silicone or some sort of rubber glue instead of plumbers putty. I beat on the basket from underneath till it was fubar. Finally it came up enough to get a screwdriver under the lip and worked at it like a paint can lid. I eventually used my pliers and pulled and twisted it up and out. Took about twenty minutes to work it out. 😡

Silicon is permanent.. Puddy allows for future repair. You choose your own path. I'm glad the plumber used puddy on mine.

Love seeing this on service calls..just proves that hacks like this don’t know any better

@Swampgurl777

2 жыл бұрын

Was gonna ask why you asking me if you're the expert ? 🤷‍♀️

@matthewnowack4610

2 жыл бұрын

@yahiko chuan💫 stalker..Stop sending me nude pictures..I know that not you in the picture..the underarm hair is a bit much

I have been told by my uncle and found out myself that plumbers putty reacts adversely with fibreglass.

In Norway, we only use a foam gasket, they don't have to seal anything, since the sealing gasket is under the sink.

@foreman4504

2 жыл бұрын

Thank christ someone with an actual functioning brain!!!

By the logic, this is a cowboy job. When you need to exchange, wish you good luck of cleaning.

Read the manufacturer’s installation instructions for the fiberglass sink. All products installed in plumbing systems are required to be installed according to manufacturers instructions.

@aaronmcconnell7358

2 жыл бұрын

I 100%agree if you have a product failure even if it had nothing to do with installation, it won't be replaced if it wasn't installed to there specs.

Not all sinks made perfect. The silicone will work only if the sink strainer rim fits perfectly "flat" over the hole. Silicone will not fill any bigger voids. That's why putty always does it best!

@michaelmcgee2026

2 жыл бұрын

If you put the silicone on thick enough it will absolutely fill the voids. Putty or silicone can be used and both will work and last.

@ClTlZEN_X

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmcgee2026 Nope! Been there, done that. Talking from experience.

@bossmajor317

2 жыл бұрын

Silicone absolutely works for filling voids, it is actually recommended on sinks that may have an irregular formed drain such as porcelain as the taper of the drain seat may not sit flat on the porcelain. Printed right on manufacturers instructions.

@jimmyc4493

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClTlZEN_X I think maybe you haven't had much experience then. I was taught with silicone and never had a leak. You have to let it sit for a little bit after install, if you run water right away you run the chance of having a leak. The plus side to putty is that it's instantly water proof.

@ClTlZEN_X

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyc4493 I never said silicone doesn't work. I said some sinks formed with curved drain hole that strainer won't sit right in it. Putty helps to fill the voids under the strainer ring that would be too much for silicone. Anyway, to each it's own. Use what you like as long as the job is done properly with no leaks of any kind. Peace! ✌

Why tf sinks don’t come with a built in drainage to keep it simple? There are so many things that can go wrong with all these adapters and tiny pipes 🤦‍♂️

@freshoxygen2176

2 жыл бұрын

Good thought. I’ve installed a few with a built in garbage disposal flange. Thought it was really pretty solid. But it’s very uncommon.

No putty for stone fixtures. Oil bleeds in and looks dark or wet around the drain. Everything else gets putty. It's a gasket not a seal. Truth be known the rubber gasket ( per most if not all manufacturers specs) should go where your putting the silicone.

@johnnymac6178

2 жыл бұрын

Get the “stain free” type putty meant specifically for stone. Oatley with the blue cap.

I've used both. No problem with either.

Not a plumber but I am a Maintenance Supervisor for a apartment complex. I use plumbers putty because in my own opinion I think its easier to work with. Silicone can get messy if you don't know what you are doing. I always have temps out here working in turns (getting the apartments ready) and I just have them use plumbers putty to not make a mess lol

What about the factory seal that comes with the sink/drain that’s specially made for this?

@markmurto

2 жыл бұрын

That seal with a paper or thin plastic washer goes under the sink with the drain nut. Putty is fir the top under the cup ring.

@kristjankala2784

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmurto I’m no “expert” but I’ve installed many of them over the years. There are always at least 2 seals. Maybe it’s different in US or smth

@jimmyc4493

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristjankala2784 Some do come with a rubber gasket to go between the sink and drain, some do not. I always throw out that rubber gasket if they come with it, I've had more leak than not.

Silicon is permanent and harder to remove the drain after years but it’s honestly not much of. A difference cause you never see the putty or silicon

I use “Lexel” caulk. And I came up in the trade with Plumber’s Putty. But, after doing a commercial 3 compartment sink and the hot water use dissolved the putty in 3 months, I switched to caulk. Have not had a single leak for the last 2 years.

@f.demascio1857

2 жыл бұрын

I also silicone all commercial sink drains. They see a lot of abuse & I hate call backs.

@thertmodale

2 жыл бұрын

Lexel is some serious caulk. I don't use it everywhere, but where I do it works without failure.

@isaiahshaffer

2 жыл бұрын

Plumbing in a milk house on a dairy farm is the same, either renew the putty every 3 to 6 months or use silicone

I've never had luck with plumbers putty, I've used silicone and never had any trouble myself but I'm not a plumber but do own three houses.

I don't use either- never had one leak. Used to use putty until an old timer set me straight lol- and before you come @ me just know that I ain't telling YOU how to do it or saying MY way is correct. I've never had a leak and I stand by my work.

Wow 😯 another Bob Villa video it sounds true I would think 🤔 thanks Bob

I'm not a plumber but a handy man & I used puddy on my own fiberglass sink & so far it hasn't leaked in six years.

As some one from the uk I do not know a single plumber or bathroom/kitchen fitter that would use anything but silicone for these types of jobs. It’s the only thing I’d ever trust.

Im not sure on this but im gonna just throw out a theory. Most plumbing jobs are on pips with pressure going thru it so putty will hold better under pressure than not. Vs silicone which holds great without pressure but may break under pressure. Just a theory based on glues used for pvc pipes which use those principles.

You can remove silicone from fiberglass. It doesn't break when you remove the silicone.

Got a 30 yrs old fibreglass sinks with plumber putty . Both hold 6 gallon and stuff hours with no leaks from seal .

I use liquid nails and it works quite well. You can use that on fiberglass. If its metal you should solder.

If silicone was applicable for fiberglass , silicone would market a specific compound

The weight of the water in the sink causes the plumbers putty to flex in a fiberglass sink. Which will make the sink eventually leak. Silicone won't do that. Plumbers putty should only be used in a stainless steel or porcelain covered steel sink.

@aldonova9974

2 жыл бұрын

Solid surface uses silicone

I would always use silicone anyway. Plumbers putty is is oil based and will eventually dry out, crack, and leak. There is supposed to be a gasket there... But if it is missing the silicone will work.

Didn't know Pete Alonso did plumbing in the off season

Idk about a sink but I’ve repaired a half dozen fiberglass tub trains that were done with plumbers putty. Even though the drain areas were reinforced, I think the fiberglass has a bit of flex that can cause the bond to break? Only a thought.

@taylordaniels39

2 жыл бұрын

There is no bond... It's a flexible barrier, far better than a hack putting on silicone that's guaranteed to fail...

@michaelmcgee2026

2 жыл бұрын

@@taylordaniels39 not really. I've had several plumbers tell me to use silicone instead of plumbers putty

@taylordaniels39

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmcgee2026 how long have you been in the trades???

Hi plumber here I always use silicone on any drain weather fiberglass or not but especially on fiberglass because of the Flex of the fiberglass plumbers putty can dry out and crack and wash away

We use both. Plumber putty on heavy sinks. Anything thin, especially fancy hand hammered copper sinks with a disposal that flex get silly cone.

@rmcheck5380

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying!! Stupid expensive vessel sinks... they suck to make work sometimes

Plumber for 40yrs, plumbers putty is oil based and should only be used in steel, cast iron or chrome, the oil base will break down the finish on plastic , and some finishes used on the cheap fiberglass sinks and tube. Most box store crap, popups, drains and so forth are cheap fake chrome over plastic

From what I've heard it's the amount of flexibility in the fiberglass sink, and that plumber's putty drys out and loses it's bond

@homesteadhaven2010

2 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to dry out. The last sink I installed and removed had putty that was over 10 years old and it was not dried out. The new stuff I'm using today is very wet/oily.

@ilovetheatf

2 жыл бұрын

@@homesteadhaven2010 it depends on how much the fiberglass sink is used and how fat the people are using it. Since the flexing on the seal is what degrades it so fast compared to silicone.

If connected correctly both work but silicone is very hard to clean up compared to putty. The metal will rust out before the putty will fail

Well that's a good way to piss off the next plumber.

Asking a older plumber for the truth

Same on shower pan drains. The mfgs won't warranty it if u use putty. Kohler and florestone from my experience.

Plumbers putty breaks warranty because it causes micro cracking on some surfaces (fiberglass/cultured marble etc). Silicone is safe to use and is thereby recommended by many manufacturers.

being a plumber. only time you wanna use silicon on any drain. is when its upstairs. reason for putty is, it's easy to remove when it does leak 10 to 15 years later. cause the puty will eventually leak due to acids getting to it. silicon wont ever leak. but, it's a pain in the butt to remove basket strainer or waste. when it's been silicone. usually ends with a having to cut the drain and pried out. but, it wont leak ever as long as you let set and dry

@robertwoodyard4779

2 жыл бұрын

but say you wanna upgrade. good luck with yr silicon 🤷🏻‍♂️

Plumbers putty isn't rated for fiberglass, ABS or PVC. Supposedly the oils degrades and stains the plastic and fiberglass.

@phoenixrises1982

2 жыл бұрын

Ever heard of Ultra Plumbers Putty??? It’s been out for a long time

Acrylic Tub manufacturing company I took class for told us to use silicone only for acrylic tubs and sinks. Not sure about fiber glass. So I just stick with plumbers putty for metals and silicone for any other. Plumbers Putty can leave slight stain in some stone type sinks.

All of a sudden everyone is a contractor because they helped their uncle at work one weekend

@gilbertcastro1639

Жыл бұрын

Lmfao. That. Is too funny. A Profesional contract actor.

The seal is made on the bottom side of the sink, the basket strainer is not relying on the putty to seal it from leaks. Using silicone is for homeowners and handyman repairs.

@davidcampbell4130

2 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't the seal then go ahead and try to install it with nothing but your little gasket on the bottom! Go on get you some! GEEZ!

Can use either but putty as sealant is usable immediately after application. Silicone needs time to cure.

Both work but for future repairs putty is the way to go.

I worked with an old school plumber and he always recommended that I use putty that does not fail and guarantees a job for years

In Australia all plumbers I know always use silicone.

Nice tactic to stir up activity on your videos to make them more popular. Cheers.

Both are good but I like putty. I only use silicon on fiberglass showers.

Sounds like a good way to make it impossible to make repairs. If it doesn't leak below the sink, putty is working

@ismailagasiev

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you don't know what you're talking about.

@890JonnyMac890

2 жыл бұрын

Use silicone and repair is never going to be needed

If you had to get it back off in the future, depending on what the sink is made of, you usually will tear up sink

Never had a leak or call back when using plumber's putty. Yes!!!!

I believe some drain companies require silicone for installation because pp can degrade cheap plastic drains

As a plumber… I fucking hate it when people I use silicone. Makes it so damn hard to take the basket strainer off. Just use puddy

It's true, but it's only because silicone works in almost any material, I do genera maintenance, silicone it is a big help.

Silicone. Is playable and won't dry out as bad. So it does well for this connection.

Use rubber gasket that cones with strainer. If it rusts out its way easier to pop out strainer.

@noahholt482

2 жыл бұрын

The rubber gasket goes underneath you still need plumbers putty or silicone above

@Ericbjohnston5150

2 жыл бұрын

@@noahholt482 nope, none of that stuff in my sinks.

I prefer plumbers putty, but in sinks that will see a lot of abuse (restaurants and low income rentals), silicone will save you a trip down the road. Stainless, fiberglass, composite, all the same. Putty seals through compression. Silicone seals. PITA to remove later.

Plumbers Putty makes a putty for composite materials and it will not yellow or damage the basin . It is a sealant not an adhesive .

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Don’t shy away from traditional ways.

licensed journeyman here ive never used silicone and i have never had a problem.

Here's the correct answer!!! Take note. Plumber's Putty is made from petroleum distillates. It will badly stain non-metallic surfaces. As well as it will absolutely RUIN Marble, Granite Plastic And other products. Instead of using P/P or for that matter standard silicone caulk or related sealants? I've had excellent luck with a product called "Amazing Goop". It's a stinky transparent glue that comes in several varieties. There's the, "Plumber's Amazing Goop" but other firms work pretty well. And the seal is complete in only a half hour. Sometimes less and all you need do is get the thing hand tight. But it's alw ays best to mask off the surfaces for easier cleanup.

That actually makes a lot of sense

Silicone bonds to both surfaces whereas plumbers putty acts like a rubber seal but most drains like that should come with a rubber seal