PLUMBERS PUTTY

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE! DunbarPlumbing.com OR OUR PLUMBING FORUM! DunbarPlumbingForums.com NORTHERN KENTUCKY PLUMBERS The video shows firsthand how plumbers putty can break down over a short period of time and causes leaks at connecions that need to stay waterproof. Putty can also cause problems with synthetic marble or granite, plastic or composite whereby the ILO basis of plumbers putty can slowly leach into the sink's surface and causes issues with staining or material breakdown. Often, plumbers will recommend a "new" type of plumbers putty that is not damaging to the above type of sinks. Too often with both products, the material hardens over a short time and does not perform the function that the product should provide, at least as long as the disposal/strainer or any other type ofinstallation is involved. For some areas across the nation and the globe, plumbers putty is a code requirement. Proper amounts of putty when used is crucial, most times issues arise from using too much putty which can cause leaks over time. We welcome any questions or opinions on this video, we are sure that people will argue the benefits of putty as it is a hotly debated topic on plumbing forums across the internet. Dunbar Plumbing for a number of years used plumbers putty but the reasonable choice these days for reliability is silicone sealant. A product that aging along quite well and is resistant to water simply by it's chemical makeup. Contact Dunbar Plumbing @ 859-359-4833 to schedule ...

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What Kinds of Tools Do Plumbers Use?

Plumbers use plumbing tools that are specialized to fit the job. Professional plumbing tools are designed to perform a wide variety of functions that include: measuring, accessing holes, cutting pipe, soldering tightening and loosening, and more. Below is a list of the kinds of tools plumbers use:

What Kinds of Tools Do Plumbers Use?

What Kinds of Tools Do Plumbers Use?

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What Kinds of Tools Do Plumbers Use?

What Kinds of Tools Do Plumbers Use?

Level: Known as "levelness" a level gives the plumber the ability to make adjustments in the slope of drain and waste pipes during vent, wast, and drain installation.

Hole Saw: The plumber will use the hole saw to cut large holes through wood, masonry, and metal. Toothed hole saws are used to cut through wooden items. The abrasive hole saws cut through masonry and metal. The hole saw can be used on water supply lines and ABS drainpipes.

Pipe Cutter: This cutter allows the plumber to cut copper water lines. A plumber will open the tool's mouth, place the copper pipe in the mouth, and then tighten the cutting disc on the pipe's surface. To slice the pipe, the plumber will turn the tool around the pipe repeatedly. Once it slices through the pipe, clean cut remains which is ready to be sanded and soldered.

Soldering Torch: To use the soldering torch, a plumber opens the control valve uses a spark to light the torch, and then holds the flame against joints between copper fittings and pipes.

Plumbers Wrenches: use a variety of different types of wrenches in order to tighten and loosen fittings. Pipe wrenches are used to tighten bigger parts of the piping andother types of fittings. Basin wrenches are used to tighten and loosen bolts that are places that are difficult to access.

Screwdrivers: Screwdrivers are used for tightening and loosening a variety of components such as hose clamps, faucet knobs, as well as changing washers, taking appliances apart, and performing other plumbing tasks.

Tubing Cutter: Plumbers will use tubing cutters to make clean and precise cuts in copper tubing. Pipe cutters utilize to sharp wheel that spins around the copper pipe and then embeds in the metal. The result is a precise and clean cut the entire way around the pipe. Joints and fittings can be sealed once the pipes have been cut.

Jigsaws: These saws are used to make cuts in older pipes so that a new section can be installed. Jigsawsmake it easier to make cuts in pipes are in area with space restrictions and cutting pipes that are in close proximity to the floor or wall.

Sealants: Plumbers use different types of sealants. Plumber's tape is used on the threads of plumbing pipes and other types of plumbing connections. Other sealants that plumbers will use silicone caulking and are putty compounds. The type they use depends on the type of repair job.

What Kinds of Tools Do Plumbers Use?