He's not a plumber. I would fire his ass right away if he uses silicone where putty is needed. Yes, in some cases we use silicone but here you can just do it right and put putty instead.
Not being a plumbing nazi, but when you put silicone on a rubber gasket it becomes “lube” gasket. When you go to tighten the drain assembly down it’s going to pinch and push out that gasket resulting in leaks. It’s also very risky reusing a gasket in case it cracks or deteriorates. If you must reuse a drain assembly they sell gaskets separately at the big box stores. Only apply the silicone to the upper drain and let the lower drain compress a nice clean DRY gasket against a nice clean surface.(hint-hint) Either you are the worlds best troll or you’re still learning😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 keep it up though. Only one way to go and that’s up.
@@CEO786 Anything in plumbing will fail if installed improperly, I've seen countless tubs and sinks from early 1900s with the original putty still not leaking after more than 100 years of use. Silicone does not provide that level of security.
Do not use putty on acrylic tubs! No matter how you set them they do flex a little and putty will fail. Silicone the flange and make sure to clean with denatured alcohol. The only failed tub and shower drains that will fail on fiberglass and acrylic are installed with plumbers putty
@@boscobaracus1823100 years ago they used cast iron fixtures, not fiberglass. Putty will hold in a situation with no flex but will fail with flex. Silicone will flex without cracking. The Lexel silicone, although expensive, is amazing. 17 years in the trade and I have yet to see a siliconed drain leaking.
So apparently its just you and me reading directions now a days. You could make big money on UA-cam doing this. Next title is using silicone on bathtub.
Using silicone in this instance will make repairs later a battle. Plumbers putty is made for putting in drains, pop-up assembles and basket strainers. All most like a clay substance but never sets up hard. Easy to clean off the fixture surfaces. It’s water proof and I’ve never seen it stain. If there is a problem You can remove it and reapply after repair. That silicone on a fiberglass insert guarantees a hammer, chisel and cussing match later to unclogged or repair a leak.
@@sprucewilliams4633good for everything you mentioned except acrylic and fiberglass tubs and showers. They tend to flex and the putty has a tendency to fail
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No silicone on rubber gaskets. Who taught you how to do plumbing, the Three Stooges?
Probably the same guys who cut into floor joists over lowering the drop on drain.
He's not a plumber. I would fire his ass right away if he uses silicone where putty is needed. Yes, in some cases we use silicone but here you can just do it right and put putty instead.
@@rvd2960what if the manufacturer stated not to use putty? Then what bubs? You read the directions much?
@@rvd2960NO PUTTY.
Most tub manufacturers require silicone where putty used to be now@@rvd2960
Not being a plumbing nazi, but when you put silicone on a rubber gasket it becomes “lube” gasket. When you go to tighten the drain assembly down it’s going to pinch and push out that gasket resulting in leaks. It’s also very risky reusing a gasket in case it cracks or deteriorates. If you must reuse a drain assembly they sell gaskets separately at the big box stores. Only apply the silicone to the upper drain and let the lower drain compress a nice clean DRY gasket against a nice clean surface.(hint-hint)
Either you are the worlds best troll or you’re still learning😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 keep it up though. Only one way to go and that’s up.
Got a love those Handyman
How do yall feel about double gaskets? I'm doing one now and im putting a gasket on the top and botom. Lmk
Did you recommend the fiberglass tub?
Putty is superior. Just make sure to knead it till its nice and soft and sticky
Putty is awful has failed so many times
@@CEO786 Anything in plumbing will fail if installed improperly, I've seen countless tubs and sinks from early 1900s with the original putty still not leaking after more than 100 years of use. Silicone does not provide that level of security.
Do not use putty on acrylic tubs! No matter how you set them they do flex a little and putty will fail. Silicone the flange and make sure to clean with denatured alcohol.
The only failed tub and shower drains that will fail on fiberglass and acrylic are installed with plumbers putty
Facts 🤦♂️
@@boscobaracus1823100 years ago they used cast iron fixtures, not fiberglass. Putty will hold in a situation with no flex but will fail with flex. Silicone will flex without cracking. The Lexel silicone, although expensive, is amazing. 17 years in the trade and I have yet to see a siliconed drain leaking.
Please let me know where can I buy this kits. They are not selling at Home Depot + Lowe's + Ace. Thank you.
i can hear his thoughts right after applying silicone "get fukt, future plumber lol"
Hello Mr George
No too much money
Service plumber here... this is not good advice. Please don't do this in your home or anyone else's.
Well, good luck with all the new acrylic tubs requiring silicone or better yet polysealant 👍
@BathroomRemodelingTeacher you either use silicone, or the gasket from the manufacturer. Not both.
So apparently its just you and me reading directions now a days. You could make big money on UA-cam doing this. Next title is using silicone on bathtub.
We do our best and silicon the rest
never use silicone
And never tell other’s what to use🥱
you can use what ever you want. 40 yrs has taught me some tricks.
@@kevincampos1266
Why? Use plumbers putty and thread lubricant.
I believe the guy can use anything he wants. You don’t tell others what to do bossy😡
Haha good luck getting it off in the future
You don’t have to silicone the waste overflow😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Harry the hack holy shit he me be licensed and insured
Very nice
Omg… this has to be fake
Omg you have to be fake
Naw this ain’t it
???? Have you ever heard of plumbers putty????
Explain please
Using silicone in this instance will make repairs later a battle. Plumbers putty is made for putting in drains, pop-up assembles and basket strainers. All most like a clay substance but never sets up hard. Easy to clean off the fixture surfaces. It’s water proof and I’ve never seen it stain. If there is a problem You can remove it and reapply after repair. That silicone on a fiberglass insert guarantees a hammer, chisel and cussing match later to unclogged or repair a leak.
@@sprucewilliams4633 use what the manufacturer instructions call for.
@@sprucewilliams4633good for everything you mentioned except acrylic and fiberglass tubs and showers. They tend to flex and the putty has a tendency to fail
@thehoser1965 If your acrylic or fiberglass tub is flexing, it will be cracking in the near future !
Omg!! why are guys think yall know everything, but yall are slow i mean you cant even plunge a toilet