Clive Long,UK wrote:

Another contradictory suggestion

I used something called "plumbers putty". It was on the shelf next to
Boss White and Hemp. It is like a sticky version of plasticine. I
rolled a "sausage" of the stuff (after several attempts), cleaned all
surfaces as far as possible, checked the existing seals were not
fractured or deteriorating, placed the sausage over the "parts" that
were to meet, screwed it all back together (hope this makes sense),
cleaned off excess with a modelling knife. Neat job, no leaks. Took 30
mins in total being careful.

Whatever material you use I think it needs to flexible so frame
sealant is out.




Thats stuff IS good unless there is mechanical movement than can
compress it ouit of the joint, and then flex back to open up a leak.

Thats the beauty of the silicone. It forms a perfect rubber gasket if
used appropiately.



Clive

(the yorkshire dalesman) wrote in message . com...

please, what is the correct sealant to use for the (steel) 1.5in
outlet to a standard kitchen stainless steel sink?

Mine developed a leak 2 months ago after years of no trouble. I
refitted it sealing with Bosswhite & it now seeping again.

What is the correct sealant/method?

many thanks for any help.