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1940's by Harry Lichten.
A quick history. During World War II the federal government came to Black Swan and described
a product that was needed. They asked if Black Swan could manufacture this product. Harry Lichten, the owner of Black Swan, responded, "Yes!" Of course, Harry had no idea how he would be able to accomplish this. But, a few months later, the first batch of plumbers putty was made.
Black Swan never knew how this new product was being used. But, for a few years, this new proudct was a very big seller. After the end of the war, the government no longer needed this new proudct. But, Harry Lichten knew he had a great product but he did not know what he could use it for.
After doing extensive research, Harry Lichten realized that the world had no good method for setting a toilet bowl. Plumbers were using linseed oil and powder, mixing them together by hand and then using the end result to make a seal between the toilet bowl and the floor. This was a very sloppy operation and the end result was not very good.
Harry Lichten sold this new putty into the Plumbing trade to set toilet bowls and it became an immediate success.
Today plumbers putty has many different uses. It is used wherever a watertight seal needs to be made. This includes setting toilet bowls, fixtures, faucets, stainers, basin cocks and sink frames.
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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 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 are some things you might find in a plumbers truck that start with the letter p?
pipes plunger putty
How do you get the oil from plumbers putty out of granite countertop?
Search for granite poltice online. For more info go to solidsurfacealliance.org or forum.solidsurfacealliance.org
Where can I purchase Plumber's Putty and Teflon Tape?
You can purchase plumbers putty and teflon tape at any local hardware store. These items are also available at large chain home improvement stores such as home depot or lowes.
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.
Why do you have to knead plumbers putty?
I think mainly to make it more malleable from the warming effect. It also makes it more consistent if it has dried around the edges
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.
What is the mass of silly putty?
Silly putty was made for rubber in world war 1. They made it by acident too.
