Butyl Tape in galley sink? Galley sink drain flix

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The two drains of my galley sink started leaking only a couple of years after replacing everything.  I used plumber's putty last time at the critical leak-prone areas but after all the great things I've read about butyl tape for leak-prone deck hardware, I was wondering if this might be the best solution for  sealing gasket type areas when I reinstall the drains this Winter.  Has anybody tried this or is there something I should know from a health standpoint (dishes soaking in water exposed to butyl tape picking up some toxin, etc.)?  This is a rotten, hard to reach job I never want have to do again.  Thanks
Brian
Brian McPhillips  1988 #584  M25XP

Stu Jackson

Brian,

Either one would be fine for the application.  When I did ours recently, I made the choice to use PP even though I have a hefty supply of Maine Sail's butyl tape.  :D

This is is a four page discussion about the whole galley sink drain issues with many pictures, as well as what's in the tech wiki.

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,7597.0.html
Stu Jackson, C34 IA Secretary, #224 1986, "Aquavite"  Cowichan Bay, BC  Maple Bay Marina  SR/FK, M25, Rocna 10 (22#) (NZ model)

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KWKloeber

Brian,

Butyl rubber would work, although if you used plumber's putty and it failed -- something is wrong.  That seals very well.

Ken
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Ron Hill

Guys : I agree with Ken.  If the plumbers putty wasn't dried out and installed properly, it should have lasted the life of the sink drain.
Ron, Apache #788