SS Sink Basket? Putty or Silicone?

[GoHabsGo]

How do you attach a basket to a SS kitchen sink? I have seen some sites that recommend silicone and others that use putty. What's best?

[trader4]

"How do you attach a basket to a SS kitchen sink? I have seen some sites that recommend silicone and others that use putty. What's best? "

If you're talking about installing a drain into a sink, the only correct material is plumber's putty. Roll it into a long rope, about

1/4 inch in diameter, then place it around the drain. As you tighten the nut from below, the putty will slowly squeeze out, filling the gap and firmly seating the drain.

[yellowbirddog]

The ONLY correct material? Oh brother. Why do you say that? There a quite a few plumbers who no longer use plumber's putty.

[GoHabsGo]

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So what are the plumbers using?

[yellowbirddog]

*Some* plumbers are now using exactly what the OP noted: Silicone sealant.

[Bob]

news:1132071522.148007.140100

say that? There a

putty.

Silicone

Can that be un-done for replacement?

Bob

[yellowbirddog]

Bob wrote: ....

Yes, very easily. I've had to it before. It shears off like rubbery boogers. :) It stays as flexible as the first week it was installed, unlike the other stuff.