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INSTALLING KITCHEN SINK MRS. CLEAN 11-28-2006
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Posted by MRS. CLEAN on November 28, 2006, 7:10 pm


What will the consequences be if I don't use plumber's putty around
the drain before inserting it into the sink hole?

Can you overtighten a fiber glass sink drain?


Posted by Doug Miller on November 28, 2006, 7:33 pm


>What will the consequences be if I don't use plumber's putty around
>the drain before inserting it into the sink hole?

Leaks.
>
>Can you overtighten a fiber glass sink drain?
>
Yes.

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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on November 28, 2006, 7:49 pm



> What will the consequences be if I don't use plumber's putty around
> the drain before inserting it into the sink hole?

Leaks. You can bet on it.

>
> Can you overtighten a fiber glass sink drain?
>

Yes



Posted by Malcolm Hoar on November 28, 2006, 8:31 pm


>What will the consequences be if I don't use plumber's putty around
>the drain before inserting it into the sink hole?

Puddles. And then rot.

If those are not what you wanted, do it properly and use
$0.50 of plumbers putty.

>Can you overtighten a fiber glass sink drain?

Of course. The cracking sounds will give you a small
hint that you went too far.

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Posted by Jonathan on November 28, 2006, 9:30 pm


If you don't have plumber's putty, you can also use silicone sealant
(caulk). In fact, some manufacturers actually recommend silicone now as it
doesn't discolor porcelain the way that some plumber's putty will.

HTH,
Jonathan

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> What will the consequences be if I don't use plumber's putty around
> the drain before inserting it into the sink hole?
>
> Can you overtighten a fiber glass sink drain?
>



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