putty or silicone?

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    • 11 Aug 2003 at 5:07 pm #276849
      Avatar photoCraig Claussen
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      I’ve been told that if I use Oatley’s plumbers putty to install my drain in my acrylic tub that it will discolor or stain the acrylic. Is this true? If so, can anyone suggest what type of silicone sealant I should use because all the ones I’ve found say “do not use in submerged applications”?

    • 11 Aug 2003 at 10:50 pm #294878
      Avatar photoRetired plbg1
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      Use Plumbers puddy and will have no trouble, I used it all my life.


      Art retired plbg

    • 11 Aug 2003 at 10:52 pm #294879
      Avatar photoRetired plbg1
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      If you are worried get in touch with MGF. and ask them.


      Art retired plbg

    • 12 Aug 2003 at 12:51 am #294880
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      Most instructions will tell you what to use.Some acrylic tubs will stain from the use of putty.I use GE clear silicone.Read instruction carefully,cause most say the warranty is void if wrong sealant is used.

    • 12 Aug 2003 at 8:53 am #294881
      Avatar photoSelgas
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      Yup, we use neutral cure silocone for all bath, sink and shower waste connections and have none leak or stain to date.


      Selgas Services Ltd
      Craftsman Gasfitters, Plumbers, Electrical Service Technicians

    • 12 Aug 2003 at 11:32 am #294882
      Avatar photolebrunc
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      Thanks guys.

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