VERY quick plumbing question

naturals
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I'm plumbing in a new toilet at the minute - do I need to put any silicone or adhesive in the joints on the waste pipe?

I'm using the plastic fittings you get in B&Q with the black rubber gasket / flange things between joints.

Thanks in advance!

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  • Mr_Warren_2
    Mr_Warren_2 Posts: 991 Forumite
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    A bit of vaseline around the waste seal will help and stop any potential leaks. No glue as the waste units have a few rubber seals that would not work properly if you did it. Enjoy the diy weekend......
  • thekid_2
    thekid_2 Posts: 64 Forumite
    dont use vaseline as it's oil based. they should all slip together tightly without any lubricant but if you do need some use a silicone based product.

    Do not use silicone sealant or glue though. the gaskets you mentioned in your post make the seal themselves.

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  • Mr_Warren_2
    Mr_Warren_2 Posts: 991 Forumite
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    Just asking, what would an oil based product do to this assembly??? I recommended it because I have used it myself and the toilets have been in place for the past 8 years. Thank you for advising.
  • BobProperty
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    The oil based product may damage the rubber, IIRC
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  • greyteam1959
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    I would just use a smear of washing up liquid.
    Makes life a bit easier pushing them together
  • BANANABUS
    BANANABUS Posts: 120 Forumite
    ahm!
    a bit of KY jelly:eek:
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,395 Forumite
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    BANANABUS wrote:
    ahm!
    a bit of KY jelly:eek:

    Always keep a tube in my TOOL BOX:D
  • Razor
    Razor Posts: 286 Forumite
    You can always buy the proper silicone spray, but why waste a great excuse to carry ky? ;);)
    Mine needed a new fan so that must be whats wrong with yours:D
  • Fred_Bear_2
    Fred_Bear_2 Posts: 392 Forumite
    I just fitted a toilet this evening using a Hepworth 'Fastfit' connector. The instructions said use only water as a lubricant, NOT grease. I don't know if the B&Q one is similar.
  • greyteam1959
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    Fred_Bear wrote:
    I just fitted a toilet this evening using a Hepworth 'Fastfit' connector. The instructions said use only water as a lubricant, NOT grease. I don't know if the B&Q one is similar.

    I have used the fast fit connectors and have found that if you use any lubricant :eek: other than water the connector tends to slide off cos its too slippery.......
    Now lets get all the lubricant funnies over with quick................!!!!!

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