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Default Toilet Tank Leaking Around Bolt

bob haller wrote:
On Aug 8, 1:57�pm, "Roger Shoaf" wrote:
"Josh" wrote in message

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2. �If sanding porcelain could be problematic, I'm considering putting
a small amount of either plumber's putty, pipe joint compound (aka
pipe dope) or silicone caulk/adhesive between the rubber washer and
the letters to try to seal the small leak. �Which of those products
would hold up best under water without harming the washer?

I would try the plumbers putty first. �It stays soft and if you ever have to
remove it, it is a lot easier to deal with than silicone or caulk.

Make yourself a little doughnut from the putty stick it on the tank and then
assemble. �The excess will ooze out and you can just pick it up by hand.

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SILICONE IS THE ONLY WAY! I silicone everything like this! the FIRST
TIME1

Its easy to remove if needed cheap and works great!


Well, it'll work but plumbers putty is the more appropriate product for
the purpose.

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