Oldie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Is it possible to buy Plumbers Mate Putty in France, and if so, what is it called in french? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Mastic vitrier, never seen Plumbers Mate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Mastic vitrier is glaziers putty.For sealing threaded plumbing joints use "filasse" - horse hair and "pate à joint" - sealing paste.It's the closest that you will find and I reckon superior to plumbers mate or Boss white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thjanks Jay Jay & J.R's gone native - will look in the Bricolage tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 [quote user="x"]For sealing threaded plumbing joints use "filasse" - horse hair[/quote]Are you sure it isn't hemp?And, is it the apostrophe in your name that gives a "non matching quote block blah blah" error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 [quote user="Nick Trollope"]And, is it the apostrophe in your name that gives a "non matching quote block blah blah" error?[/quote]Yes, it is... but you can remove it from the quote and it'll make it all fine and dandy again [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondeau Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Plumbers mate is a thick non setting mastic used for the bedding in of sanitary fittings, in particular waste outlets and taps.It is not the same thing as hemp and paste. I have never seen it or anything similar sold in France, but then again as I usually have a tub of it with me I've never looked for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinE Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hi Oldie.If you want something to seal pipe threads, use ptfe tape, much better than all the mucky pastes, I have been using the tape for over 20 years, to seal water gas, hydraulic oils, it works fine without all the mess. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Not this one again!You tell 'em, JR: it's about your turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thank you one and all. I have been told of a product called Arbosil 1000 but have so far been unable to source it. Has anyone seen it in france? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goo_Rat Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 There is a product called Filgum, by GEB comes in a blue & white tub, this is none setting sanitary mastic, just like Plumbers Mate.Used for bedding in sinks, waste traps etc.It's readily available in the diy sheds etc http://www.raccords-services.fr/catalogue.php?level=4&level1=9&level2=188&level3=1665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 [quote user="Clair"][quote user="Nick Trollope"]And, is it the apostrophe in your name that gives a "non matching quote block blah blah" error?[/quote]Yes, it is... but you can remove it from the quote and it'll make it all fine and dandy again [:)][/quote]Nah, I'll just stick to the enigmatic "X" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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