VISIT OUR WEBSITE! DunbarPlumbing.com OR OUR PLUMBING FORUM! DunbarPlumbingForums.com NORTHERN KENTUCKY PLUMBERS The video shows firsthand how plumbers putty can break down over a short period of time and cause leaks at connecions that need to stay waterproof. Putty can also cause problems with synthetic marble or granite, plastic or composite whereby the oil base of plumbers putty can slowly leach into the sink’s surface and cause issues with staining or material breakdown. Often, plumbers will recommend a “new” type of plumbers putty that is not damaging to the above type of sinks. Too often with both products, the material hardens over a short time and does not perform the function that the product should provide, at least as long as the disposal/strainer or any other type of installation is involved. For some areas across the nation and the globe, plumbers putty is a code requirement. Proper amounts of putty when used is crucial, most times issues arise from using too much putty which can cause leaks over time. We welcome any questions or opinions on this video, we are sure that people will argue the benefits of putty as it is a hotly debated topic on plumbing forums across the internet. Dunbar Plumbing for a number of years used plumbers putty but the reasonable choice these days for reliability is silicone sealant. A product that withstands aging quite well and is resistant to water simply by it’s chemical makeup. Contact Dunbar Plumbing @ 859-359-4833 to schedule …
There are a few tips that go along with the installation of a basin drain that will save the home owner a few headaches if they are applied.This video shows them step by step for the proper procedure.
I am having trouble seeing where the porcelain is attaced to the floor and wall. I see caulking around the junctions of the sink at both the wall and bathroom floor. But I am wondering if there are any bolts or anything else to that effect holding the sink to the wall and/or floor?
How do I remove the sink without causing damage?
Also I have noticed that when I fill the sink and stop it, some water falls to the floor, which tells me that the former owners failed to put a layer of sealant on top of the fiberglass sink and underneath the perimeter of the drain stop. What kind of putty should be placed there ?
putty under the flange, but in a few weeks it will start to leak again. It is only the left sink basin that leaks and the right side is where I keep standing dish water to soak the dishes, but it has never leaked. I change the water in it sometimes twice daily. I went to Lowe’s and got a solid brass basket and it lasted longer before it also began to drip. I noticed that it was loose to turn on the flange, so this time I tightened it more with a large pair of channel locks. Could that be the problem? that I did not tighten it enough?
I just installed a new bathroom sink. The drain is leaking from under the sink, apparently from between the rubber washer and the threads on the tailpiece. The nut is tight. I read somewhere that sealant putty can be placed on the threads prior to tightening, but I’m not sure what sealant putty is. The tailpiece is plastic, so I’m assuming plumbers putty should not be used. Please tell me what sealant putty is appropriate for this or any other solutions. Thanks.
My garbage disposal broke. Until we get a new one, can I just place a kitchen sink strainer on top of it so the food won’t clog up my sink? I would just place the strainer on top of the opening but I wouldn’t be screwing it to the piping. Is it ok to just place the strainer on top without any putty and then just place the basket in that? So basically the strainer is just placed on top of the sink opening but is not attached to anything because the garbage disposal is still installed. Could there be any potential problems that arise from this? Thanks!
Cool! Thanks everyone!
I put plumber’s putty in when I replaced my sink strainer basket (kitchen) a couple of weeks ago. The putty is still coming out. Why didn’t it dry? There is no leak now, but should I stop using the sink until it dries for good or something?
I’m replacing the sink strainer/basket in my kitchen sink and used rubbing alcohol to assist in removing the old putty. The area is now clean and awaiting the application of plummers putty. Is there any type of residue that I should worry about affecting the adhesive of the plummers putty or should I be good to go? I know that alcohol evaporates, but the area just feels too slick now. Maybe it’s just super clean???
i replaced the basket strainer and the locknut is plastic. i tightened down as much as i could by hand but the way the strainer was designed it doesn’t look like it will go flush with the sink. the angle is a little different so there is a tiny grove where food could get caught but there aren’t any leaks. it’s a double sink. also now if i push down in the middle between the two sinks it seems to give on the edge where the faucet is. is this normal? i didn’t pay too much attention to it before.
it’s a cheap basket strainer i guess. the top is steal and the rest is abs plastic. i wasn’t sure if i should use a wrench on it because it’s plastic.
and i used the plumbers putty but it the lip isn’t flush with the sink groove. it has a slight gap but there is no leak. it’s just angled a little more higher than the last one. the last one had a lip that was thinner and more like an L shape than this one. this one tapers off.