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Melpreston76 (SC)
I've replaced the drain basket in my kitchen sink that is cast iron. It works ok until I run a sink full of hot water, then it will leak. Should I be using silicone instead of plumbers putty?? Please help this "old house" has me at my wits end!!
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packy (MA)
this debate goes on all the time around here. silicone vs putty.
i use silicone. 'nuff said...
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Melpreston76 (SC)
Great TY I'm willing to try it, seeing as how I've puttied 3 times now!!! Thanks
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packy (MA)
clean all the old putty off and wipe it down with denatured alcohol to get it squeaky clean. also wipe up with the denatured alcohol after you tighten the strainer.
i can't count how many i have done with silicone and have had zero leaks..
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KCRoto (MO)
I generally use Lexel as opposed to 100% silicone as I think it adheres better and cures faster. The other plus in my opinion is that it kind of shrinks and pulls into the crack, basically disappearing even if you did't get it all wiped off perfectly. The downside is that it is extremely tacky and dries quickly, so if you aren't quick and precise, you have a disastrous mess on your hands. I keep a can of Methylethylketone based cleaner like pipe cleaner handy for cleanup. The brush in the can and a roll of paper towels clean things right up.
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packy (MA)
sounds bulletproof but so is silicone with a lot less initial worries..
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