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Can you use caulk instead of plumbers putty?
No. Use the putty.
What is an alternative to plumbers putty?
You can use silicone as a substitute, but plumbers putty is simpler and far easier to clean up. 100% SILICONE
Can you use plumbers putty with plastic pipes or marble fixtures?
Oils from putty soak into and discolor marble. Putty not used when putting pipe together.
How do you use plumbers putty on faucet?
Put putty under outer edge of faucet base and fasten to sink. Remove excess putty after fastening faucet.
Can you use plumbers glue on a PVC inflatable boat?
NO. Although you may have plumbers PVC glue, it doesn't work well with flexible PVC like an inflatable. -Better products are Aqua Seal (available in Walmart Sports Dept) or 3M Marine Adhesive.
Can plumbers putty be used on a faucet installation in a marble sink or counter-top?
If it is real marble, the oil in the putty can leach into the marble and discolor it.
What is the best putty for filling holes in PVC?
If it is a pressure line, cut it out and replace it. You might get a epoxy putty to hold on a drain pipe.
Do you need to use plumber's putty if your faucet escutcheon plate has a rubber gasket?
It sounds like you are installing a new faucet. If that is the case read the manufacturer's instructions. If you are re-installing an older faucet, using the plumbers putty doesn't hurt.
How do you remove plumbers adhesive from PVC pipe?
It can't be done without cutting the pipe
What are some things you might find in a plumbers truck that start with the letter p?
pipes plunger putty
Why do plumbers prefer PVC pipes instead of iron pipes?
Because modern PVC and PEX pipes are much more efficient and easier to work with.
How do you remove plumbers putty?
Get a candle and use it to heat your putty knife. It will slice though the old putty like butter. Just keep reheating the knife. The best way to soften plumber's putty is to add a little linseed oil and allow it to sit overnight. Knead the putty thoroughly. This won't do if you're in a hurry, so you could try to hurry it along by kneading it with a very small amount of linseed oil (use gloves). Remember to keep the consistency a little bit thicker than Play Doh.
