What is Plumber's Putty?

Plumber’s putty is a pliable substance used to create watertight seals around plumbing joints and fittings. The putty is considered one of the basic plumber tools and is used any time pipes and plumbing fittings of any kind are replaced. Plumber’s putty is also utilized to create seals around sinks, faucets, and other fixtures. Different brands of plumber’s putty contain different ingredients. Many products make use of some type of clay as a base ingredient. Linseed oil is also a common additive. Other formulas include limestone, a blend of fish oils, or talc. When joining water pipes, a small amount of plumber’s putty is applied to the threads of both sections of pipe. The sections are then screwed into place using a wrench. As the putty has a chance to set, it creates a seal that prevents leaks from occurring. The waterproof putty takes very little time to set and will last for a number of years. Along with creating a tight seal between sections of pipe, plumber’s putty is also ...  more

It is a sealing putty used for a variety of tasks, including to seal basket strainers, garbage disposal rims, and tub drains. What is the purpose of pipe joint compound or tape? They reduce friction in assembly and provide a watertight seal. Electrical Could I just throw away my old recyclable batteries? No. Laws require that they be recycled. This includes Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and small, sealed Lead (Pb) batteries. You can look for a battery recycling seal on the rechargeable batteries found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless telephones, laptop computers, and camcorders. Bring the old batteries to Dale Hardware and we will recycle them for you. What is a time-delay fuse? Time-delay fuses are used on circuits where appliance motors have initial surges of electrical power when the motor starts. This initial surge might blow a regular fuse. I need a circuit breaker. Are they all the same? No. It's best if you bring in ...  more

It is a sealing putty used for a variety of tasks including to seal basket stainers, garbage disposal rims and tub drains. Which is better for sealing - Teflon ™ is easier to work with and makes a cleaner joint.  more

It is a sealing putty used for a variety of tasks including to seal basket strainers, garbage disposal rims and tub drains. I don't have enough room under my sink to get the faucet nut off. A basin wrench is a tool designed especially for that. What is the purpose of pipe joint compound or tape? They reduce friction in assembly and provide a watertight seal. Which is better for sealing - Teflon(TM) tape or thread joint compound? They do the same job, but Teflon(TM) tape is easier to work with and makes a cleaner joint. What kind of solder do I use on a water line? Health codes require lead-free solder. Do you recommend plastic pipe cleaners and primers? These are applied to a pipe and fitting before applying the solvent weld glue to ensure a strong bond. Their use is always a good idea, especially if it's for a water supply line or the connection is going to be somewhere that will be difficult to get to in the future. What does flux do? It cleans the surface prior to soldering. It ...  more