Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Plumber's Putty ? Shower leak???

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swstar
04-24-05, 06:29 AM
We installed a new shower drain and are having a slow leak between the drain pipe and the gasket on the drain. I want to install plumber's putty in this area to seal. Is this a good idea? Should I use plumber's putty or silicone? The gasket fits into the shower drain and over the DWV pipe. Thanks for the help

majakdragon
04-24-05, 08:05 AM
I have used both silicone and plumbers putty on installations. am preferential to silicone in areas that have lots of water flowing on them. Plumbers putty will sometimes break down after a period of time. Only problem with the silicone is that it is more difficult to remove if you have to do work on that area later. Good luck.