Why? I have never done that, teflon doesn't need silicone?Silicone anything you teflon, put a bid of silicon waste and over flows silicone po plugs throw away that putty use silicone, just don't forget to wipe away the excess.
Not always, but it doesn't hurt I was showed to use it and I always will every plumber is different and has learned and has been showen different tricksWhy? I have never done that, teflon doesn't need silicone?
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.Threaderman, Bring along a bucket and a mop tomorrow you might have jinxed yourself.:whistling2:
I never use it either. I use teflon tape and Megaloc™ on my threaded joints.I would not be using silicone for anything connected to potable water, some silicones can leach into the water system.
I prefer putty for strainers and tub drains, etc.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.
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.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.
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.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.
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.:laughing: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.
Here's a new putty that doesn't stain trim or sensitive surfaces.I never use silicone [except where putty will discolor the finish]and I never have leaks,go figure.