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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
What is silly putty made of?
Silly Putty is made by Crayola of different types of silicone. It was created by accident when scientists were trying to make a cheap rubber substance.
How do you make carbon rubber electrode?
Starting with ordinary silicone rubber sealant add as much ultra-fine graphite powder as it is possible to get the sealant to absorb to make a putty. You will need to add so much that the putty will *almost* no longer be mouldable. Form the putty around a wire and leave to cure. You will now have a carbon rubber electrode. If it does not conduct you have not added enough graphite dust. As some silicone sealant contains fungicide this should not be used on the skin. Adding lighter fluid to silicone sealant thins it down. It may be possible to do this when making the putty to thin it down and get it to absorb more graphite powder. However I have not attempted to thin the mix in this way and as the lighter fluid stays in the silicone putty after curing *never* use this when skin contact is intended.
Do you use putty or silicone around drain when installing a shower unit?
Either, but there is usually a rubber washer supplied with the fitting that is better.
Who uses silly putty?
Silly putty is used by children who 'play' with it
Why Plumbers putty for sink drains?
It will not dry out and if the drain needs to be removed at some point, it can be. Glue would make it difficult to work on. Modern 100% silicone caulk will also work, and can be removed easily, like plumber's putty.
What is silicone oil and the difference with mineral oil?
The difference between silicone oil and mineral oil are its structure and uses. Silicone oil is an oil made of semi-inorganic polymers. It is used in things like lubricants, adhesives, synthetic rubber and electrical insulation. It is also one of main ingredients in Silly Putty. Mineral oil is made from the distillation of petroleum. It is used in things like cosmetics, lotions, as a thermal fluid in electric components and as a laxative.
What is placed on the bottom of a combination faucet before setting it in a lavatory?
Normally you would use Plumber's Putty to seal the faucet to the sink. Some man made sinks can absorb the oil in the putty and darken in which case a bead of silicone caulking would work.
Can silly putty be used with cornstarch?
NO it can not
Was there ever any asbestos used in putty?
I have identified asbestos in both Putty and rubberised sealants
What are silicone breast implants?
Silicone implants used for augmenting the female breast have a silicone rubber shell filled with a viscous silicone gel.
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.
