On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 07:06:30 +0100, Andy Wade
wrote:


... a disaster. AIUI you should _never_ use linseed oil based compounds
(such as plumbers' mait or boss white) on plastic fittings.

(I'm assuming you mean a plastic cistern, not an old galvanized one.)

Hi,

Does the oil affect the plastic in any way?

cheers,
Pete.