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INSTALLING KITCHEN SINK MRS. CLEAN 11-28-2006
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Posted by MRS. CLEAN on November 29, 2006, 4:54 pm


I used bath and kitchen silicon caulking!

Jonathan wrote:
> 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
>
> --
>
> > 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 propman on November 28, 2006, 9:44 pm



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

If you are actually refering to the basket, then it's best to check the
documentation that came with the unit and also the sink documentation.
Most baskets (around here anyways) these days come with their own sealing
gasket and plummers putty isn't required. If you omit using either of them
however, as others have mentioned, you're only asking for trouble in the
long run.


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

Anything can be overtightened....... <grin>


Posted by Sacramento Dave on November 28, 2006, 10:20 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?
>

I like plumbers putty, but have been on jobs were they use silicone
caulking, Siqoplex (sp) There is a lot of things that will seal a strainer
basket. I never seen a Fiberglass sink drain, sure it's not just plastic.
Simple test put on floor hit with hammer if it snaps more than just mush's
over most likely fiberglass, Then go buy a brass/chromed one.



Posted by MRS. CLEAN on November 29, 2006, 5:09 pm


ONE MORE QUESTION:

The drain came with a rubber gasket and the instructions say to use it
with a metal sink.

Can I use it on a plastic sink?

Or, should I use plumbers putty?

Or, both?

I am real close to sealing this deal.


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