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Originally Posted by milt View Post
plumbers putty rolls like clay and squeezes out to show you a 360 degree seal. It cleans up easily and is worth the trip to the store.
Took your advise immediately: I looked at my watch and ran out the door; 15 mins prior to closing. Store's close by so I got my putty.

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Originally Posted by TimT View Post
Yeap! you roll out some of it with your hands.... work it till it softens up and becomes pliable, form it in to coil wrap it around the drain, then seat the drain...
Now to roll it and install it...

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Originally Posted by TerryH View Post
Use more than you think is necessary. You can't use too much. Besides, what you don't use will likely be dried, hard, and worthless next time you need it.

As Milt mentioned, you want it to ooze a complete ring around the drain to ensure a proper seal.
Little tub with plenty to spare, so I will use it leberally.

Man I love this forum! I can adjust valves on a 3.2 to doing some plumbing in my bathroom all with the help of the same guys. Much appreciated!
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