Silicone on P trap threads

[JackJ59]

I'm thinking that this wasn't a good idea, or necessary. There was a small drip, but rather than try tightening (or if the threads were worn/stretched, replacing), the plumber used silicone caulk, saying that it would be able to be "broken" easily if I need to access it in the future. But even if that, will I be able to re-tighten it after? It would be hard to remove from the threads, wouldn't it be?

 

[Reach4]

If you ever want to change it, and if it does not easily break free, you can hacksaw the old one out. They are cheap.

 

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[Dj2]

Lazy plumber.

 

[Plumber69]

plumber didn't have what he needed on the site. So he was to lazy. As long as he didn't charge you

 

[Jadnashua]

Sometimes, if the pipes aren't well aligned, those compression fittings don't seal perfectly. Silicon is a coverup in that situation. Some of the stuff is just funky quality.

 

[hj]

IF he was REALLY a plumber, he was not a very good one.

 

[JackJ59]

Thanks for the replies. He was a plumber; or at least the plumbing company billed him as one and priced it accordingly. I was surprised that he didn't know what his "Thrift" chemical was, handing me the container when I asked. So it caused me to question some of his other decisions/comments.

Any thoughts on the nature of this joint (if that's the right word)? Was it done correctly, and should a snake be able to navigate this turn ok? The pipe on the right is coming from my kitchen sink, and then the pipe on the left does a long run .

 

[Reach4]

You are are now talking about a where that waste continues after it drops to the basement.

Any thoughts on the nature of this joint (if that's the right word)? Was it done correctly, and should a snake be able to navigate this turn ok? The pipe on the right is coming from my kitchen sink, and then the pipe on the left does a long run .

Not terrible, maybe, but you should not use a sanitary tee for a horizontal to horizontal drain turn. He did provide a cleanout, which is good.