TIPS on using plumbers putty to seal kitchen sink basket
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- If your sink is leaking, look under the sink to see if water is leaking from the drain itself or from the pipes below. If the sink drain gasket is old and crumbly, you might only need to replace it with new plumbers putty. Plumbers putty feels like playdough and can be shaped to conform to your sink drain. Try to keep the putty from getting on the threads - important in case you ever need to work on it later.
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I need you to fix my sink , it's been leaking for years , I've been asking my husband for ever to fix this , I think I can fix it myself now . Thank you
Thank u so much!!!! I'm disabled but your video was simple and easy.
The video shows the amateur 'plumber' did not put enough putty around the fixture. There needs to be at least twice the amount shown and even more is okay. You can hear the metal to metal contact while he's sliding it around to center it. Don't skimp! Any excess will be squeezed out and can be returned to the putty container when all is tightened up.
Seriously!!! What was all that talk about not tightening so much because you don’t want metal to metal. LOL. Then when it’s “snug” it’s sliding around and you can hear the scraping. WOW
Very helpful. Pliers on the top side to tighten the assembly is a good tip!
Don't use flex pipe. A) It's not listed for this application; B) It's going to trap debris which will smell bad and eventually clog.
Thanks for the info. Soft plumbers putty. Sounds like a pretty good idea. A couple of things I learned the hard way recently when I did some mods to my kitchen sink. The plumbers putty should be soft and smooth. I tried using the hard stuff (totally forgetting how soft it used to be) and it didn't go that well even though I rolled it around in my hand for a while. I redid the drain a month later and popped the putty into the toaster oven to help it along. It helped a lot. A couple of things that I noticed when using hard plumbers putty. The first is the drain basket will not set into the sink far enough and it's really hard to close the gap between the sink basket and the sink. And the second is it will continue to compress over time and will continue to squeeze out plumbers putty weeks later. After it squeezes out a bit of putty it looses the compression that keeps it sealing on the sink (this is also due to the rubber sealing washer that often comes with the basket). Which is why I was surprised that you recommended avoiding metal to metal contact. My impression is you want metal to metal contact so that the two parts don't continue to pull together with the force of the nut and rubber washer. The shape of the 2 metal pieces coming together is not that close so there is a load of putty all the way up towards the threads. If you're in doubt pull it apart and check it. Great thing about plumbers putty is it is totally reusable and comes apart easily.
100% agree. Metal to metal contact is mandatory to keep the dishwater from dissolving the putty. There is enough space towards the threads for the putty to go and make continuous contact to the top and the bottom parts to stay sealed.
Just curious, I noticed you put the rubber gasket and the metal nut on, but didn't put the cardboard piece between the two. I put it on mine for extra seal and so the other two pieces wouldn't crack or break upon screwing. Plus the cardboard piece was sold in my replacement kit, so I thought it necessary to use.
Shhhh I told my wife I can do it but it was all because you thank you so much
Lol you dog! I’m here for the same reason…
@@jayw729 Yep. Lol
Thanks for the sink putty video I did it just the way you said and it looks great the sink install was a success I’m not a plumber lol thanks 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I stopped using messy plumbers putty long ago the stuff would only last couple years or less then start leaking, the best thing to use & will never have problems leaking again is GE CLEAR SILICONE its the best been using it for years now & hasnt leaked yet.
This is what I'm going to try. If the plumber's putty leaks, why continue to use it? Tradition? lol
To each his own, I have better luck with the putty. No sticky mess, silicone has to dry, and a pain if you have to work on it again.
Yeah, plumber's putty only lasts so long. I'll be using silicone this time.
Thanks-very useful, particularly on how to salvage old putty.
Thanks, this saved my bacon!!!
Thank you for this video although I see you made it 4 yrs ago, but it was helpful. Is there something I can put in the sink around collar of the strainer basket without having to take the whole thing apart. I will be putting new countertops/sink/faucet in ~4months. But in the meantime, can I drizzle smthing along the rim in sink? I keep thinking that may be crazy. Glue would do it just temporarily lol.
Love the video man thank you. I appreciate your time putting this together.
Had to recheck on youtube to see what consistency the puddy should be. Bought a new tub of it and it seemed so hard and dry until I worked it in my hands for a bit.
I’m putting on shower waste I’ve tightened it but it’s leaking a little drip so I’m gonna use the plumbers mate was wondering do u remove the washer that goes on top or do u leave it before u use this plumbers mate
Solid vid, you helped me round off a few edges on my own project as so to speak.
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Hi. Great video. What's the name of the tool that you used to tighten the kitchen drain?
Do you need to use pvc cement or plumbers tape to seal where these connections screw into each other?
NO. All these connections should be able to be unscrewed and taken apart again. The rubber/plastic gaskets and plumber’s putty against the sink basin create the seal, so no need for tape or pipe dope.
You can put alot on the rest comes out and throw that extra away done..
Spend the 5-10$ for good putty, and dont mess up your whole sink. Nice video though thanks!
Knowing is half the battle.
I thought so. My brother assisted with my bathroom sink and it looks like a Halo of putty in my sink. I'm thinking that I can scrap off the extra putty.
Missing friction gasket
Do u remove the rubber washer on the shower waste on top before u use plumbers mate or do u leave the rubber washer aswell
Every 1.5-2 months my sink baskets leak. I used new plumbers putty, new seals, and new friction rings and it stll only lasts 1.5-2 months. I’m sick of it.
Why wouldn't you just buy new product. It's a few dollars and will cost a lot more then that if you're sink ends up leaking and don't notice the lake and does a lot of damage... duh
I would never use that corrugated flex pipe.
Should the plumbers putty be seen in the sink around the drain. And, if so, if it starts to fall apart and end up metal to metal, (sink to drain) is that ok?
no it isn't. remove and reseat it. Metal to metal leave minute spaces for crumbs. Overtime you have a more major issue.
Love you man
Dont you have to wait for the plumbers putty to dry before using the sink?
No, plumbers putty never really dries despite the dried up stuff in the container.
Why is not getting it centered a bad mistake?
Dude has no ideal what he doing classic handy man special here
Go watch some of Steven Lavimoniere's video's. This video sounds like some kid that feels they know what they are doing but might not.
Steve is the best
The sink strainer is really very old design. there is no full flow with a lot of obstructions...
Why does everyone say roll it into a snake? Why not a rope? Just think it’s odd that 3 of 3 videos I watched all said roll it into a snake.
Snake just sounds more bad ass!
I use silicone to buddy will never leak
What not to do video
DIY'ers need to see the finished bead of plumbers putty. Also, always attach the drain spout first. It is much easier to connect the drain pipe at the clean out trap. Sorry kid, but I do appreciate your effort.
I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but I don’t understand what do you mean by the finished bead of plumbers putty. Do you mean don’t allow the plumbers putty to come out of the seam when you tighten it down. I appreciate the comment, there’s never a day that goes by that I don’t learn something new.
@@livefree6878 let the camera see how you mold the putty to the drain. How you work it evenly around the threads and out to the lip of the edge. A little bit of putty oozing out isn't a problem, that can be cleaned later.
Keep learning that way. My goal is to learn something new everyday. Peace, and again, thanks for the effort, I really do appreciate it.
Buy new putty hello chump change..
jesus this looks like a disaster. Whats up with the shitty drain ring?
I agree and the flex tail pipe is unnecessary, a straight tail pipe would work fine there. I never use the flex unless there is no alternative.
An accordian tailpiece has got to be the worst option.
Use gloves