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alan_m wrote:
On 15/06/2018 10:37, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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john west wrote:
Is there a putty or plumbers mate type stuff people would recommend. The
type put in about fifteen years ago on this cistern has gone rather
crumbly, so am looking to buy a durable one if possible.

I'd guess a silicone sealant rather better these days. Fernox LS-X is made
for this sort of thing.

Clean everything first so it can get a good grip.


Give it plenty of time to cure (not just the surface) before testing it
with water.

The problem may be that if you haven't got a good mechanical fit and it
still wobbles using a sealant will not act as a glue to make it stable.
Slight movement may make it leak again. Multiple "soft" washers of
foam/fibre/rubber may work better.

Yes. I'd make sure it is a good fit in the hole. Use a sleeve if needed to
stop it moving side to side.

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