Mighty Putty

[Blue Belle]

Speaking of home improvements, I was looking for something like the Mighty Putty on that stupid infomercial. I figured he's got to be ripping people off. Turns out that JB Waterweld is the same thing and our hardware store here carries it. I have a leak under the toilet tank. Has anyone tried either of these products? I won't be needing to pull a 80,000-lb. tractor trailer, but I'm hoping this stuff will seal the leak.

Mighty Putty:
https://www.mightyputty.ca/spark/index.php (https://www.mightyputty.ca/spark/index.php)

JB Waterweld:
http://www.jbweld.net/products/water.php (http://www.jbweld.net/products/water.php)

[Mainegal]

bumping this up in hopes some one has used this stuff
would like to hear more about it...

[Blue Belle]

I'm going to buy some of the JB Waterweld on the way home from work, Mainegal. I'll let you know whether it's any good once I use it.

[Cazimere]

Mighty Putty. Instead of buying it, put your money directly into the toilet & flush. Saves time :)
JB Waterweld is ok for some types of repairs. I've used it to seal a bullet hole in a fiberglass boat hull. May not adhere very well to porcelain.

Blue, Use that closeup feature on your camera and post some pics showing where the toilet is leaking. (not while your using it)

[Audwoman]

They sell the stuff to repair porcelain. I used it on the powder room sink. I dropped a bottle and it put a small hole in the bowl. It has held for 10 years. It is a two part mix expoxy.

[Blue Belle]

Mighty Putty. Instead of buying it, put your money directly into the toilet & flush. Saves time :)
JB Waterweld is ok for some types of repairs. I've used it to seal a bullet hole in a fiberglass boat hull. May not adhere very well to porcelain.

Blue, Use that closeup feature on your camera and post some pics showing where the toilet is leaking. (not while your using it)
You didn't read the site, did you? :rolleyes:

What does it bond to?
Virtually any combination of iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, pewter, porcelain, ceramic, marble, glass, PVC & ABS, concrete, fiberglass, wood, fabric, paper -- just about any porous and non-porous material.

I know exactly where the leak is (so no pics of the tank or me). The leak is at the ballcock. I may just have to tighten the ballcock locknut or replace the washer, but if it's more than that, out comes the JB Waterweld.

Thanks for the replies!

[boo]

I've used it to seal a bullet hole in a fiberglass boat hull.

:unsure: :ph34r:

Apparently we're not the only ones out to get Caz.

I've always wanted to try Mighty Putty :grin: Glad to hear that JB Waterweld works just as well. Let us know how it goes.

[Blue Belle]

{{{snicker}}} I can't believe I missed that.

[Cazimere]

Well then tighten the nut or replace the washer, don't smear crap on it :rolleyes:

[Blue Belle]

Well then tighten the nut or replace the washer, don't smear crap on it :rolleyes:
Quote: I may just have to tighten the ballcock locknut or replace the washer, but if it's more than that, out comes the JB Waterweld.

Time for new specs. Go for the bifocals this time. ;)

[Cazimere]

I found another job for ya :)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7602102.stm

[donna]

I better knit you a scarf, what colour?

[Cazimere]

I'm thinking Blue, so it will match her nose and toes, once she's been there a while :)

[Blue Belle]

Frozen pipes and -20C temps. Sounds like my life now. Except for the living costs that are next to nothing. I'm not sure whether the scenery would be as stunning as my neighbour parading around his deck, but I'd have to live with it. The deadline for applications is Friday. I'd better hurry!

[Sashweezy]

I totally don't get it. How can you have a leak at the ballcock? I didn't even know that you knew what a ballcock was. :grin::p

And don't get mad at me for ps'ing you. ;)

[Blue Belle]

Here. Scroll down to the "Ballcock Connection Area Leaks". That'll explain it. There may be a test later. ;)

http://quamut.com/quamut/home_plumbing_repair/page/how_to_fix_toilet_leaks.html (http://quamut.com/quamut/home_plumbing_repair/page/how_to_fix_toilet_leaks.html)

[Sashweezy]

Now I get it, ballcock connector not the actual ballcock. Well you need to go to CT and buy a new part. I had to do that two years ago. Then you turn off your water, flush the toilet so the cistern empties, still stick a bowl of something underneath to collect the excess water. Remove the old ball cock connector, put in the new, adjust the ballcock and voila you're back in business. If you want to just try to repair it, you could try plumber's goop. :)

[Blue Belle]

ballcock connector not the actual ballcock

:rolleyes:



you could try plumber's goop

That's what the Mighty Putty and JB Waterweld are. That's what this thread is about. :rolleyes::p

When you say "you" did all that 2 years ago, did you yourself do it?

[Blue Belle]

You didn't answer. Guess one of your sons did it. :p :grin:

[Sashweezy]

:rolleyes:



That's what the Mighty Putty and JB Waterweld are. That's what this thread is about. :rolleyes::p

When you say "you" did all that 2 years ago, did you yourself do it?

Nope I did it myself, no son around. It's quite simple that's why I could do it. The worst part was loosening the nut underneath the tank. It's awkward to get at on mine.

There's an actual product at Canadian Tire called Goop. I've used various types. I've even repaired a pair of the grands running shoes when he tripped and pulled off a bit of the sole from the upper at the toe. It's great stuff. :)

[Blue Belle]

Well, you're handier than I am then. I couldn't do it, even with instructions. I'm the type of person that needs someone to show me how to do it, then I'll be okay the next time. I think you'd better come fix it for me. hee hee There's also vacuuming to do done, while you're here. ;)

[Sashweezy]

Oh joy, I'll be right down with my wind tunnel. I'm sure it will be up to the job. :p

[Blue Belle]

Haven't you dusted off your broom yet? It's almost October. snicker

[Sashweezy]

Nope, I broke it last Halloween. Maybe I can borrow your heavy duty one.:lol:

[Blue Belle]

:p Reminds me I have to take my robe in to the cleaners. And start a-brewing soon. Now that the weather is getting cooler, you know.

[jennie]

don't forget to dust the cobwebs off your...........hat :p :lol:

[Blue Belle]

You're not going to start with the gynocologist talk again, are you? :grin:

[Cazimere]

Think i'll mosey back out to the goofinloafer :whistle:

[Blue Belle]

lol Stick around. We're going to move on to "women's problems" in a bit.

[Sashweezy]

lol Stick around. We're going to move on to "women's problems" in a bit.

Well that would be males and I think he is one of them. Caz, show us your credentials. :lol:

[Cazimere]

:) :) :)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/cazimere/guy.jpg

[jennie]

:p oh you wish!! :lol:

[Blue Belle]

:lol: No wonder Springs won't come out of their hiding spot!

[boo]

Oh look what Caz created out of silly putty or is that Mighty Putty?! :o

[Blue Belle]

The mighty didn't make the pic though. Now he's going to tell us that he ran out of putty.

[Sashweezy]

And look he's had his chest waxed. :lol:

[Blue Belle]

Oh, now there's a great activity for Winter Camp! I'll make sure to bring the wax and cloth strips.

[boo]

A few of Cliff's coworkers wax their chest. :ph34r: Ouch! I guess nobody at a gym likes looking at a sweaty hairball.

Ooo Look what I found!!

http://www.mooncostumes.com/image/7126

I should wear that this Halloween and totally gross Cliff out on our Anniversary.

[grindle]

:-x:lol:

[jennie]

[/URL] (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=_undefined) :lol: I love how it says "For that macho look"

Ewww! I don't mind a little chest hair but ................

Boy, caz is in for the royal treatment a pedicure and now a wax job. This is gonna be fun!

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Send me toxic m&m's will ya..:lol:





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[Blue Belle]

Yeah, macho look. snort! Says Made in England. Wonder if Grindle's got a job on the side. :grin:

[Blue Belle]

I was going to type an update about my toilet, but had to read through a myriad of posts to get to the original subject. :lol:
From putty to toilets to brooms to Caz's "chest". :um:

Ok, so the saga continues. I still haven't fixed the darn thing. Turns out it's not the ball cock (connection), it's the area between the tank and bowl, the leak is coming through the seal between the tank and bowl, so the "spud washer" has to be replaced. Gonna work on that this weekend.

[Cazimere]

SEE, i told you thats what it was :whistle:

[jennie]

I was going to type an update about my toilet, but had to read through a myriad of posts to get to the original subject. :lol:
From putty to toilets to brooms to Caz's "chest". :um:

Ok, so the saga continues. I still haven't fixed the darn thing. Turns out it's not the ball cock (connection), it's the area between the tank and bowl, the leak is coming through the seal between the tank and bowl, so the "spud washer" has to be replaced. Gonna work on that this weekend.


:unsure: Are you insinuating that we go off topic?? ;)

I'm glad your ball cock isnt broke :ph34r: and I hope you get your spud washer fixed:p

[Sashweezy]

Here's a video of what I had to replace in mine. You get the complete kit plus ballcock at CT. If you're going to go to all the trouble of replacing the spud washer you should think about doing a full replacement. It's not expensive. Like I said before, the biggest problem I had was in loosening the nut under the tank as my toilet is in a confined space and my limbs aren't as flexible as they used to be.

http://www.ehow.com/video_117361_fix-leaky-toilet-tank.html

[Blue Belle]

First, "full replacement" is kind of vague. Replacement of what? The whole toilet? Why would I do that if all I need is a new seal? :unsure:
Second, that video is for the ball cock. I already said that isn't what's wrong. Where is the video showing me how to fix the spud washer? :lol:

[Sashweezy]

First, "full replacement" is kind of vague. Replacement of what? The whole toilet? Why would I do that if all I need is a new seal? :unsure:
Second, that video is for the ball cock. I already said that isn't what's wrong. Where is the video showing me how to fix the spud washer? :lol:

The spud washer is just above where you remove the nut outside the tank but it's inside the tank. If you just replace the washer, your assuming that the original part that the ballcock attaches to is in good condition. Once you remove the nut you'll see the 'section' it's attached to. If it were me, I'd replace the whole thing. The reason being that if your spud washer is done then the rest will follow. So, as you have the thing apart you may as well replace the whole unit plus ballcock as you probably don't want to do this again in a few weeks or months even. :)

Caaaaaaz! Get in here and explain it better, only if you agree with me, of course. :lol:

[Blue Belle]

Stop yakking and go find the video! :lol:

I looked in mine. They're all separate parts, not one unit, so I still don't understand what you're saying about replacing it all. :unsure:

[Cazimere]

Caaaaaaz! Get in here and explain it better, only if you agree with me, of course. :lol:

Sas, your doing a fine job.
It's your student thats the problem :)
and i'll bet shes not holdin her mouth right either

[jennie]

I would be confused if my ballcock and spud washer were broken too :unsure:

I got your back blue ;)

[Cazimere]

Expectin a little snow Jennie :rolleyes:

[jennie]

Hey, hey! Thats not fair! I just mentioned that I would be confused too. No need to get all nasty about it ;) Don't make me get on my broom :lol:

[Blue Belle]

I need pictures!!!!!!!! Videos are even better. :)

[Blue Belle]

I did mean video of the toilet repair, not Jennie on her broom. :um:

[Cazimere]

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-repair-a-toilet4.htm

[jennie]

:ph34r: I was almost afraid to click the link :lol:

[Blue Belle]

Right, it might be Boo fiddling with her do. {snicker}

It's not the ball cock. I think you're afflicted with my problem, it's not sinking in until the 10th time I say it. :grin:

[jennie]

Its the stud washer!!

See, I was paying attention :grin: I just don't know how to fix it :p

[Cazimere]

Its the stud washer!!
:p

Well why didn't ya say so :)

[boo]

What no picture of the ball cock? :unsure:

[Blue Belle]

I'm just realizing why Jennie was paying such close attention, glancing at the terminology. :lol:

[jennie]

:rolleyes: took you long enough :p:lol:

[Blue Belle]

Yeah :blush:. Guess Might Putty takes on a whole new meaning now. ;)

[jennie]

:o

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sashweezy]

I give up. NOW you said it was fixed today, so tell us in detail how it was fixed.:p:p:p:lol:

[Blue Belle]

I should have made a video. :lol:

[Sashweezy]

I should have made a video. :lol:

Darned right you should. :lol::lol:

[Cazimere]

She called a plumber :rolleyes:

[Blue Belle]

Nope, no plumber. ♪♪ I am woman, hear me roar. ♪♪♪