Experienced plumbers do not use mineral and sunflower oil, as well as sealant when assembling sewers, I tell you why

  • Nov 06, 2021
click fraud protection

"Monkey labor" The mentor told me when I was lubricating the sewer bell with silicone sealant. Why did I object to him? The pipe fits perfectly into the socket, it is additionally sealed... Hearing these words, he suspended work and conducted an educational program with me on assembling the sewer, it was more than 10 years ago, then he was still gaining experience. And what he told me at one time, now I will tell you.

Hello friends: Earlier I told you what the slope of the sewer should be, and why you should not make a large degree when assembling it, you can read about this here

The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program " Easymnemo"
The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program "Easymnemo"
The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program "Easymnemo"

In addition, there is an article why you need to avoid an angle of 90 degrees when assembling a sewer, and instead use two of 45, get acquainted here

The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program " Easymnemo"
The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program "Easymnemo"
The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program "Easymnemo"
instagram viewer

So, this man, who taught the wisdom, had vast experience in installing plumbing, although he liked to go into a binge, but he was not fired, so much his knowledge and experience was in demand.

Photo of the author of the article
Photo of the author of the article

In his words, and then practice showed that the use of a silicone-based sealant, smelling of vinegar, is a useless exercise. Silicone can be used for those connections that will be inactive, and the sewer pipe is constantly in motion due to periodic heating and cooling. Sealing with silicone is enough only for the first time, later it exfoliates. The adhesion of such a sealant to a polypropylene pipe is zero, respectively, a useless seal. The sealing lip can also lose its properties when interacting with the sealant. In addition, it is unpleasant to work with him, the sealant pulled dirt well into his hands. And the hanging "Snot" is such a sight.

The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program "Easymnemo"
The illustration was created by the author of the article in the program "Easymnemo"

The use of mineral and edible oils for the assembly of a sewer socket is a bad idea

These lubricants are strongly discouraged. You can even carry out these actions at home and you will immediately understand why. For the sake of joke, we did this, if it is easy to connect the socket with oil to the pipe, then it is very difficult to separate them. Under the influence of oil, the gum loses its properties. It partially dissolves and "loosens" at the interface with the pipe, the pipe no longer slides in it, but "sticks". Later, the gum ceases to seal and the liquid begins to seep out.

Sunflower oil will dry out over time and turn into "drying oil" The pipe and gum will stick together, which will lead to leaks.

Do not forget that the pipe in the socket moves, therefore, in the places where the rubber band mates, you need a lubricant, in the form of a special silicone, which will give the sealing cuff durability. If you do not have such a lubricant at hand, then you must use a regular soap solution.