How to Use Plumber's Putty | Repair and Replace

How to Use Plumber's Putty | Repair and Replace

How to Use Plumber's Putty | Repair and Replace

Why is plumber’s putty needed? In this episode of Repair and Replace, Vance shows how to properly use plumber’s putty on a bathroom sink drain. Plumber’s putty is a clay like substance used to make a water tight connection in faucets and drains. Its easy to apply and remove.

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00:00 Intro
00:30 How to Apply
01:10 Other Sealants




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Content

2.06 -> [Music]
11.48 -> hi I'm Vance and welcome to repair and
15.24 -> replace plumbers putty is a clay-like
18.119 -> substance used to make watertight seals
20.82 -> on faucets and drains it's not an
23.4 -> adhesive and it doesn't bond to surfaces
25.8 -> so it's easy to apply and remove first
30.779 -> it's best to clean both surfaces that
33.03 -> will make contact with the putty take a
37.38 -> little bit of the putty and roll it into
39.45 -> a snake place the putty around the area
44.34 -> you're sealing forming a complete ring
48.11 -> now install the piece and apply pressure
52.699 -> the excess putty should mousse out over
56.039 -> the edge
57.53 -> next tighten with a wrench to lock it
60.78 -> into place
62.51 -> now use a cloth to clean the excess
65.46 -> putty and test for any leaks plumber's
70.59 -> putty is useful but is only intended for
73.2 -> areas that are not visible it should
75.63 -> never be used with plastic or granite as
78.09 -> it might leave a stain as a rule of
81.18 -> thumb plumber's putty should never be
83.369 -> used with pressurized connections
85.549 -> threaded metal or plastic fittings
87.96 -> require teflon tape or pipe joint
90.479 -> compound to make a good seal also when
93.99 -> fusing two plastic pipes together
96.229 -> abs or PVC cement should be used instead
101.659 -> if you like this and want to see more
105.18 -> tutorials and informational videos then
107.52 -> subscribe to our Channel and if you need
110.1 -> help you can call or visit an AM
112.38 -> relocation to talk with our
114 -> knowledgeable staff thanks for watching
124.4 -> you

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49a27LKG4kI