Which do you prefer. Plumbers putty or silicone for sealing drains. #shorts #plumbing #diy

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Published 2022-12-09

age old question. what do you prefer to seal a drain. plumbers putty or silicone.

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@myoldplumber 10 months ago

Full video on how to install a kitchen sink basket strainer and drain https://youtu.be/D4EtZMkYm3g
@craiglaing2417 4 months ago

I like the part showing the plumbers putty 😂
@iamnegan1515 2 months ago

A tip when using putty. After the install, run the hot water into each side and retighten as the putty will soften a bit.
@TCLExperiment 9 months ago

Plumber's putty. It's easy to take off later, and ready to go asap.
@iviaverick52 11 days ago

I have never once taken apart a fixture using plumbers putty where it wasn't dry, cracked, and leaking.
@DontLookBehindYou1 1 month ago

I'm a plumber, but i came here solely to read the comments because this topic and the SharkBite topic elicit the most epic plumber arguments... It's like sibling rivalry in these comments sometimes... "Hey BOI... Why do you use that sticky goo when you could use this less sticky tan goo".... (<--- you know what voice to read this in if You're subbed to that channel)
@gregpayton6935 2 months ago

Either one usually comes with a plumbers smile.
@itaintrocketscience 11 months ago

I use bubblegum most of the time.
@timgaskey2258 14 days ago

I wouldn't trust Silicone as thin as it is especially after tightening the Strainer down there wouldn't be much left under it to keep leaks out, just my plumbing opinion.
@derekmichael9375 21 days ago

Depends on the fixture. Definitely silicone on stainless
@brettwagner-sr4yu 4 months ago

Plumbers putty you can test right away. But eventually it hardens and cracks. Silicone has a cure time but I think lasts longer than the putty
@jamesg4195 4 months ago

I've never seen anyone use silicone there.
@stepsintolife1019 3 days ago

Plumber's putty over silicone everyday. Don't be an asshole. help out the next guy that's going to have to replace that drain😊
@timc1341 4 months ago

Plumbers putty by a mile Its ready to go instantly vs 30 minute wait for silicone Its easier to use and clean up Its cheaper Silicone might have a slightly lower probability of leaking in 10 years long after anyone remembers who did the install, but at that point who cares
@aphrodite7194 9 months ago

Flex seal all the way😂.
@TheOneinthewoods 14 days ago

It depends if you dump boiling water down the drain a lot. Then silicone
@sociallypatterneddefect9580 3 months ago

I just replaced mine used plumbers putty but its still leaking!! I dont understand why
@ktmrider707 1 year ago

How long do you have to let the silicone dry before you can use it though?
@fintimwhimbim 21 days ago

@dazmatic yup!
@jeffhaman9010 11 months ago

It's probably good, until you have to remove the sink drain later on.