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**Ron** · 07-08-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Anybody ever use any pasco basket strainers? they have 3 screws like the ISE garbage disposals but no snap ring like on the ISE's

Nope I use Snap-N-Lock exclusively.

GREENPLUM · 07-08-2009, 07:31 PM

Master, I have not used any of those type basket strainers. I think a HO would buy somthing like that, BUT I am not sure of the quality or the reliability of this particular product so take this with a grain of ya know

Ive been useing Kohler Basket Strainers, ya the $40 ones, I put a regular basket strain in one of there hands and a Kohler Basket strain in the other, it sells itself.

I use 100%Silicone and use Denatured Alcohol for clean up

TheMaster · 07-08-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron The Plumber

Nope I use Snap-N-Lock exclusively.

Do they use a zinc nut to tighten the strainer to the sink? Do you use putty or silicone?

**Ron** · 07-08-2009, 07:34 PM

Yea zinc nut, I use putty where I can, if the sink surface allows putty to be used on it.

service guy · 07-08-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ironranger

Got another one today, steady drip from the brass on a w/m hose bib. The home is in the country, on a well. No chlorine issues, water has no problems. The wirsbo pex is tight and perfect, the inside of the pipe looks great. I was going to replace the hose bib and gave it a slight turn and the male threads of the hose bib broke right in half, wow.

Proflow, no thank you very much. I've bought a few things but this installation wasn't even that old. I'm not touching anymore. No, this was not my install but I know who did it and it was less than a year ago.

Seems we have some serious brass problems out there.

I had the EXACT same problem a couple years ago. I quit using Proflo's stuff and am happy to be away from the junk.

**Ron** · 07-08-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Do they use a zinc nut to tighten the strainer to the sink? Do you use putty or silicone?

Plasticman · 07-08-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKSTARPLUMBER

Sill-cock? That there is a boiler drain. Well, at least thats what we call them.
Talking to a GC yesterday about my old boss and his company, said they installed a pro-flow ball valve for the the water main. Said they closed the valve and began to saw cut the slab, cut a couple of shallow lines, and splishy splashy water went everywhere. Under furthur investigations, the ball vavle, it had no ball, or balls for that matter. Murphys law, anything that says pro on it, isnt.

So just keep catering to Fergusons. That is what they send you unless you specify different.

TheMaster · 07-08-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron The Plumber

Yea zinc nut, I use putty where I can, if the sink surface allows putty to be used on it.

No problems with those zinc nuts cracking? I had some zinc nuts that i could break easily with my fingers.....even my lil girlfriend could break them. No problems?

ROCKSTARPLUMBER · 07-08-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasticman

So just keep catering to Fergusons. That is what they send you unless you specify different.

I avoid fergys if at all possible. Im an E&E guy. Old timers like George and Ronnie. They know what shit is, and where to get it. Not like those kids at the counter at Fergys. Oops, dont tell george i said he was an ol timer!!

TheMaster · 07-08-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GREENPLUM

Master, I have not used any of those type basket strainers. I think a HO would buy somthing like that, BUT I am not sure of the quality or the reliability of this particular product so take this with a grain of ya know

Ive been useing Kohler Basket Strainers, ya the $40 ones, I put a regular basket strain in one of there hands and a Kohler Basket strain in the other, it sells itself.

I use 100%Silicone and use Denatured Alcohol for clean up

I have my salt out. I think kohler overkilled that basket on the thickness of the basket part...but skimpped on the nut...it should have a bigger place to grip and tighten it. Also a butter knife can go down the cross strainer if the basket strainer portion is removed. They are over priced and I cant buy them for 40 bucks...more like 48 plus tax....I'd hafta sell it for 60.00. Most folks aren't buyin it here. I found the pascos and they seem great but just wanted to ask if anyone else has used them and their opinion or any known problems. I like the style.....and I have never found an ISE mounting bracket leak unless it was installed wrong....like not enough puttty or your sealant of choice. I'm buying the pasco's for 5.50 and selling them for 15.00. The pasco's are all stainless except the mounting bracket and screws but they dont get wet. Nice heavy quality stainless......and they weigh a ton because of the steel bracket. i will send you one Greenplumb

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GREENPLUM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 1,074 My Photos	Master, I have not used any of those type basket strainers. I think a HO would buy somthing like that, BUT I am not sure of the quality or the reliability of this particular product so take this with a grain of ya know Ive been useing Kohler Basket Strainers, ya the $40 ones, I put a regular basket strain in one of there hands and a Kohler Basket strain in the other, it sells itself. I use 100%Silicone and use Denatured Alcohol for clean up Last edited by GREENPLUM; 07-08-2009 at 07:36 PM. Reason: forgot somthing

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