Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:37:23 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300208#Comment_300208 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300208#Comment_300208 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:24:23 +0000 Rex
Fitting a replacement wash basin; annoyingly, it is a few mm smaller that the one I have removed so will require some silicone 'remodelling' to fill the gaps. But that is s different issue.

Am using the original pop-up waste fitting as the visible part inside the basin is in good condition.

However, the squidgy washer/sealer is not the same profile as the basin is 'slightly' different from the original.

First question; what is this (red arrow) washer / sealer / gasket/ actually called and can one usually buy a replacement?

Second question, in searching Dr Google for an answer to the above, I found one site that suggests using silicone on the green arrowed areas. None of my basins have silicone in these areas; is this something that I should do?

Thanks]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300209#Comment_300209 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300209#Comment_300209 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:02:36 +0000 Dominic Cooney
And they do use silicone on the underside (but it looks very messy)]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300211#Comment_300211 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300211#Comment_300211 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:42:50 +0000 tony
Crucially the thread needs to be sealed with silicone or PTFE and silicone]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300213#Comment_300213 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300213#Comment_300213 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:54:38 +0000 Rex
On one basin where I was replacing the whole waste, I did use Plumbers Mate under the flange and a smear of silicone on the black washer but it created a nightmare. Due to the smooth and slippery nature of the glaze, the flange would not centralise itself and once screwed down, all the PM just squeezed out. As for the smear of silicone, that just made the fitting very slippery and again, had a challenging time getting it centralized.

Am not a happy bunny with this white spongy washer thing; why is it not a soft silicone that will create a good seal. But I need a new one and don't really want to replace the whole itiem just for a 'crap' washer.'

Thank the sealing the threads with PTFE is a good idea.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300278#Comment_300278 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300278#Comment_300278 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:22:15 +0000 borpin
Had to replace a shower and bath waste last week.

Silicone the rubber to the metal/plastic fitting. Used Plumbers Mate (for the first time) thin smear between the rubber and the bath/shower/sink. Worked like a charm.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300289#Comment_300289 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300289#Comment_300289 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:41:48 +0000 CWatters

https://www.toolstation.com/basin-mate/p37534


https://www.screwfix.com/p/thomas-dudley-ltd-basin-waste-seal-kit-3-piece-set/8795R?kpid=8795R&ds_kid=39700054934994001&ds_rl=1249404&gclid=CjwKCAiA_6yfBhBNEiwAkmXy56PxglE7N8GGtEUArOnRmmf2tbwNUvgltSeQxzvYEWihbzC44SmJNxoCg8gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300300#Comment_300300 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300300#Comment_300300 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:26:41 +0000 Gareth J http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300302#Comment_300302 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300302#Comment_300302 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:25:15 +0000 djh
https://www.thomasdudley.co.uk/tyde/static/6e9602ede69311b0491d01ef634fb5be/3021121-Tyde-Brochure-2021_Dec_Digital_Spreads-compressed-1.pdf]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300585#Comment_300585 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17737&Focus=300585#Comment_300585 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:28:21 +0000 Rex
Reduced the height of the cone with a scalpel so that it is only around 4mm high, fitted that to the inner threaded part, plus the original rubber washer, and screwed it up tightly. Not a drop of water, unlike the first basin where I replaced the plug and it took some time to get a water tight seal.

Thanks for the suggestion.]]>