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threaderman · 08-07-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by A Good Plumber

Threaderman, Bring along a bucket and a mop tomorrow you might have jinxed yourself.

I've had leaks but can't remember when the last time was.Long,long time ago.I did dis-connect the sink area in a home today for a remodel and used 2 shark-bite caps on the copper stub-outs.I don't like using them,so you may be right.

service guy · 08-07-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Killertoiletspider

I would not be using silicone for anything connected to potable water, some silicones can leach into the water system.

I never use it either. I use teflon tape and Megaloc™ on my threaded joints.

Ron · 08-07-2008, 09:48 PM

Only a few places I use it, 2nd floor tubs, shower drains, or any other drain that is not visible, I want a good seal there so it will last the life of the house, I don't trust a putty seal.

A Good Plumber · 08-07-2008, 09:50 PM

I've never used Shark-bite fittings. We do a lot of tool hook-ups in electronic plants and the cooling water piping, for connection to the tool, has "Fas-N-Tite" plastic fittings that work pretty well for low pressure systems like cooling water.

All those compression, push-loc or shark-bite fitting make me feel a little nervous. I'd prefer to solder, weld or screw on a fitting or cap, even if it's temporary.

service guy · 08-07-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron The Plumber

Only a few places I use it, 2nd floor tubs, shower drains, or any other drain that is not visible, I want a good seal there so it will last the life of the house, I don't trust a putty seal.

I prefer putty for strainers and tub drains, etc.
I never had a problem with putty. Most leaks I have seen were from poor installation, wether they used silicone or putty. Both will leak if installed badly.

Killertoiletspider · 08-07-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by service guy

I prefer putty for strainers and tub drains, etc.
I never had a problem with putty. Most leaks I have seen were from poor installation, wether they used silicone or putty. Both will leak if installed badly.

We are trying to get Hercules to make their stainless putty that is safe for use on marble in five pound containers so that we can eliminate stocking wax rings.

service guy · 08-07-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by A Good Plumber

I've never used Shark-bite fittings. We do a lot of tool hook-ups in electronic plants and the cooling water piping, for connection to the tool, has "Fas-N-Tite" plastic fittings that work pretty well for low pressure systems like cooling water.

All those compression, push-loc or shark-bite fitting make me feel a little nervous. I'd prefer to solder, weld or screw on a fitting or cap, even if it's temporary.

I went through a short phase where I was using them to save time. But they always made me nervous. I finally decided not to use them any more. I'd rather take my time and sleep well at night.

service guy · 08-07-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Killertoiletspider

We are trying to get Hercules to make their stainless putty that is safe for use on marble in five pound containers so that we can eliminate stocking wax rings.

That would be great. The biggest downside to putty is the staining. I'll never forget when some moron GC used putty on all the faucets on marble countertops for a spec house he was building....all through the house, every countertop was stained horribly. He called me out there to fix it, I told him it was too late! He was a real jackass.

Plumbus · 08-07-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by threaderman

I never use silicone [except where putty will discolor the finish]and I never have leaks,go figure.

Here's a new putty that doesn't stain trim or sensitive surfaces.

service guy · 08-07-2008, 10:31 PM

Thanks plumbus, I am ordering some!

08-07-2008, 09:48 PM	#13
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	Only a few places I use it, 2nd floor tubs, shower drains, or any other drain that is not visible, I want a good seal there so it will last the life of the house, I don't trust a putty seal. __________________ Stephen Hawking: If the government is covering up knowledge of Aliens, they are doing a better job of it then they do at anything else.

08-07-2008, 09:50 PM	#14
A Good Plumber J. McCabe Plumbing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 333 My Photos	I've never used Shark-bite fittings. We do a lot of tool hook-ups in electronic plants and the cooling water piping, for connection to the tool, has "Fas-N-Tite" plastic fittings that work pretty well for low pressure systems like cooling water. All those compression, push-loc or shark-bite fitting make me feel a little nervous. I'd prefer to solder, weld or screw on a fitting or cap, even if it's temporary. __________________ My Best Friends Are Plumbers!

08-07-2008, 10:31 PM	#20
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