How to Use Plumber's Putty | Repair and Replace
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- 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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Straightforward. I wish more of the how-to videos on CZcams were this well-made.
Hi Michael, thanks for your comment! We try to make all of our videos like this! For example we just released a video on Multimeter and Electricity Basics as its an area where many people weren't comfortable with. If you are curious, you might find it interesting: czcams.com/video/r_migcta_Is/video.html Cheers!
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To the point, clear and extremely useful. A model presentation that respects the listeners' time.
Thank you, we're glad it was helpful!
That was perfect. Short, sweet, and crystal clear.
Thanks Steve! We're glad you found the video helpful!
I can only repeat the others : excellent video!
Short and to the point ! Thank you !
You are welcome! We're just happy to share some good info!
This was the most wholesome Canadian how-to I've ever watched and I will definitely be returning for all my how-to handyman questions.
Thank you Noah! We have put a lot of effort into making these video simple and easy to follow. If you're interested we made a series on electrical basics, which is just good general knowledge to have: czcams.com/video/r_migcta_Is/video.html Cheers!
Thanks. This is great. Very informative, clean, and to the point.
Thanks Andrei! We're glad you found the video helpful! We try to make all our videos informative and to the point. Check out our channel for more! For example here's one on the basics of Multimeters and Electricity: czcams.com/video/r_migcta_Is/video.html
Thanks. Clear and quick to the point. Appreciate your time.
You're welcome! We're glad you found it helpful!
Brilliant video. Thanks!, straight to the point. 10/10
Thank you Nigel! We try to keep all our videos informative like this. Not all of them are 2 min long though but we try to keep it direct and informative. For example we created a video on multimeter and electricity basics with some animations that you might find interesting czcams.com/video/r_migcta_Is/video.html
Brilliant video! Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
You're welcome Matt, we're glad you found the video helpful!
Thanks. Quick and to the point. Well done. Going to install my sink now.
We're glad the video was helpful!
very well organised, very well explained. thanks!
You're welcome, we're glad you found the video helpful!
I think I could listen to Vance give instructional videos for hours.
You are in luck, because we just released a few more hours of content on oven and stove repairs all narrated by Vance: czcams.com/play/PLCo9SMjkdWBysYYCcg5xQLiVh_cW0JQvt.html
Thanks for the clear and straightforward description!
You're welcome Joy! Now if you found this video helpful and want to support the channel, there are many ways to do so. Considering liking the video, sharing it or even subscribing as every little bit helps. On our channel you'll find animations, troubleshooting an other videos similar to this one on how water heaters work czcams.com/video/BHUPFLbb8NY/video.html Cheers!
Came here to say "thank you" after watching your video I felt confident and assured to take on not only my bath plug/pipe but the kitchen pipe too! Cost was £3.49 from my local store.
The price quoted by a professional was considerably more and I was concerned. Having taken on the job myself, following your simple instruction and advisory's I have now repaired the leaks 😁
Honestly can not believe the simplicity of the job and it was all because of this video!
Thank you Esther, we're glad that the video helped you get started with those projects! All the best to you!
Wow, the guy looks so friendly, professional & trustworthy! Hello, are you a real human?
Thanks for watching. Yes 100% real. There are still some good friendly humans left on the earth. We're just happy to help out and share some knowledge!
Excellent video! Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Its refreshing not to have to listen to someones life story to get to the point. This video is just what I needed cheers.
Thank you, we're just happy to help out. We try to keep all of our videos clear and to the point. Cheers!
quick and to the point, thanks :)
You're welcome Clint, we're glad you found it helpful!
Great video, thank you!
Thank you, we're glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for the tutorial.
You're welcome!
Right to the point.
Thanks for watching! We definitely try to keep our videos simple and easy in that way.
Thank you!...knew in general how to use, but to hear and see it confirmed it. Will subscribe to your channel. Like your style...simple and most of all, you don't talk down to people.
What is with the down votes?
Thank you for watching and for subscribing! We put a lot of effort into making each one of our videos clear and easy to follow. A few dislikes on each video is common. Some people like to just press that button, other people were hoping for different information. Regardless most of our videos have a very positive response, which helps keeps us motivated to make more content like this!
Thank you
You're welcome Harvin! If you find this helpful considering liking the video, sharing or even subscribing as its the easiest way to support new videos on the channel. On our channel you'll find many detailed tutorials and animations such as this one explaining how Water Heater Works: czcams.com/video/BHUPFLbb8NY/video.html Cheers!
Putty?! Thank you for thinking of the younger generation. Thank you for the future work
Thanks for watching.
Perfect video.
Thank you!
Thank you !! Freaking to the point!!
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
Thanks for confirming I used it correctly. Did something right for once 😌
Thanks for watching, we're glad that it helped you confirm some of the details!
Thank you!
You're welcome Christina!
Happy found your video
We're glad that you found the video helpful!
Followed this and fixed the leak perfectly.. Thanks. ps.. whilst doing this sink waste job, one of the waste pipes, going up to the, sink lost its rubber seal and the water leaked from there.. I put a fine bead of putty where the seal groove (in the pipe) is. and put it back together.. ideal for the last minute repair and will still be removeable later.
Thanks for sharing your experience, we're glad that you found the video helpful!
Yes, clear well done video. Putty will crack, dry up after several years and potentially leak.
Rubber washer/gasket with a thin layer of clear 100% silicone on both sides of the washer.
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Thank you for watching and for sharing those tips!
Thanks for sharing video clip
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Thanks
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Awesome tutorial! My front bathroom sink literally started leaking just a few minutes ago. It's gonna have to wait til tomorrow because it's late and i'm tired af. 😂
Thank you, we're glad you found the video helpful! If you're replacing the drain, this video can help czcams.com/video/Ls3HGF-xs9I/video.html
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hi, can i put this between the kitchen sink and the ceramic top to seal it ???
Thanks for watching. Plumbers putty is not normally used for the sealing between countertop and sinks. Instead use a silicone sealant.
A missing detail is how the two ends are joined. At 0:48, the video jumps over that part and does not show it before installing the drain into the sink.
Thanks for watching. This video was focused on plumber's putty rather than a full installation of a sink drain. We have a separate video showing how to install a sink drain from start to finish: czcams.com/video/Ls3HGF-xs9I/video.html
How can I fix a loose escutcheon plate? I have a small square one for an individual bathroom faucet handle and a shower plate that are loose.
Hi Pearl, thank you for watching. If you are referring to the escutcheon plate on the bottom of the bathroom faucet, then the mounting nut can be tightened from below the sink. For shower plates, it depends on the style but in many cases you should be able to remove the handle, from there, tighten the screws holding the plate to the wall. Hopefully this helps!
AMRE Supply thank you for the prompt reply!
@@pearlstaudinger3975 You're welcome Pearl, we're happy to help!
Can you use plumber's putty for plastic such as pvc, abs, and pex?
Thanks for watching. Plumbers putty is not to be used on pressurized fittings.
Abs will need pipe cement: czcams.com/video/pYQVUWPR85E/video.html
NPT pipe will use teflon tape or pipe joint compound: czcams.com/video/9DhL0vet4gk/video.html
Pex will use clamp fittings or a sort of compression fittings. We don't have any videos on Pex at the moment.
After using plumber putty,how long do I wait till I use the sink? Many thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks for watching! There is no drying time with plumbers putty because it doesn't dry. It just seals the gaps within the sink, drain, or faucet which can be used immediately after application of the plumbers putty.
@@AmreSupply thank you so very much😊🙏🏼
@@khadijazerouali4480 You're welcome!
can plumber's putty be used in toilets leak repairs?
Thanks for watching. Plumber's putty is not intended to be used to patch holes or fix leaks. In the case of a toilet you'll want to try to find the source of the leak. If it's from the bottom then you might need a new wax seal. If it's coming from without the tank and the bowl, then one of the rubber gaskets might need a replacement.
I have a really really small leak (dampens a sheet of toilet paper a couple of days) after I replaced my old shut off value in my bathroom. Instead of replacing the value again, can I use some type of sealant around the thread where the tiny leak is? Can someone please advise?
Hi Christian, thank you for watching. The hoses that connect to the shutoff valve have small washers inside. If these washers start to wear down, then there is not a good seal and the connection will leak. Its not recommended to use silicone or sealant on threaded connections that use washers. Instead, replace the washers or connect new hoses to the shutoff valve.
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Hi, thank you for the response. I replaced everything new including the hoses. The tiny leak is coming from the end of the valve thread. I was thinking about using JB Weld Epoxy to seal the leak... It's a bummer since the leak is like almost not there, but it is a leak.
@@LADudeYo JB Weld is not recommended to use on those fittings. Before anything else, turn the water off, unscrew the hoses, check the washer inside and make sure that there's no dirt or debris that would compromise the seal. Then install the hoses and make sure that the connections are tightened with a wrench. As well even with a tight connection you might notice some condensate form on the fitting. If the water is colder than the air, it can cause the moisture from the air to condense on the outside. This might make it seem like there is a leak.
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I went to Lowes and a guy at the plumbing section suggested I use Pipe Thread Sealant. I opened up the valve and applied the sealant. It took care of the problem.
Thank you for your advices as well.
@@LADudeYo Thanks we're happy to help and we're glad you were able to fix the problem.
Does the plumbers putty have a dry time before the drain can be used ?
Thank you for watching. Plumbers putty does not need to dry or cure before it is used. Plumbers putty can dry out over time but that usually takes 10+ years. In that case you'd have to replace the drain and apply new plumbers putty.
@@AmreSupply thank you
@@beltycat5490 You're welcome!
Price Pfister kitchen sink leaking in 3 places and attempted to repair. Got it disassembled and surfaces / cartridge cleaned. Got my plumbers putty out to roll and form putty snake for deckplate groove and son of a bbbbbb.. the putty was apparently too old and a bit dru on places with an oil deposit in center. Could not get it to cooperate so kitchen a mess, no water available to cook or wash dishes/hands so have to wait for tomorrow. Story of my life.... hurry up and wait. Only thing I fear in this life is my luck...aka bad luck. Dangitttt.
Hi Steve, thanks for watching. We all have bad luck once in a while. Plumbers putty can sometimes be resurrected by adding linseed oil and letting it soften over a day or so but its often easier to use a new container.
Can this be used to make a plug?
Thanks for watching. Using a rubber stopper would make for a better plug depending on what its being used for.
Kenny under a sink ellens kitchen sink
Thanks for watching.
oh........this is for CANADIAN plumber's putty!
Thanks for watching. Unless there are different plumbing codes in your region, plumber's putty should be good to go for these same uses.
Should have added "and you should never use plumber's putty to repair a flat tire on your car".
Thanks for watching. Plumbers putty would definitely not work on a flat tire. Are lots of people trying that?
@@AmreSupply Ha, I was just being a bit facetious being that there was a warning not to use it in place of the teflon tape, pvc glue, etc, as that was fairly obvious. : )
@@LjLaValle Lol it is hard to tell sometimes as I am constantly surprised at what people do. There are a lot of obvious things that still require signs and warnings. I even saw a warning on a thermos mug for coffee (which is bought completely empty). It said "caution contents may be hot" which was funny because the buyer is the one putting their own coffee into it.
Plumber's putty doesn't harden or glue things together?! I just wasted my money then :(
Plumbers putty is meant to provide a good seal while still being removable. If you are using it for a drain then it will work great. For other cases where you need a more permanent / waterproof seal, silicone is best.
what kind of an idiot puts that small piece of pipe in a vise lol?
Thanks for watching. Though it may not be a full real world scenario the vise was used for demonstration purposes to give a clear view of the pipe in those 3 videos on teflon tape, pipe joint compound and ABS pipe cement.
Thank you
You're welcome!