What is Plumbers Grease and How to Use It

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Plumber’s grease is a type of grease that lubricates and protects plumbing materials, such as taps and valve stems. Plumbers usually use this type of grease when installing taps and O-rings, and it can also be used to solve any issues with noise. It’s waterproof and is a combination of silicone oil and silicone grease; plumber’s grease is typically thicker than regular grease.

It is recommended that plumber’s grease is applied on taps or shower faucets regularly to avoid rusting and the build up of waste. It’s a simple process for a plumber, only requiring plumber’s grease and some basic plumbing tools.

Where to get plumber’s grease

If you’d like to fix any noisy issues you may have with your taps or valves, plumber’s grease can be purchased from sites such as Toolstation, Plumbing Supplies Direct and AmazonAlternatively, you can contact our plumbing services for help with determining the best plumber’s grease for you.

How to apply plumber’s grease 

If you’re experiencing a noisy or tight tap that seems impossible to move, you can apply plumbers grease as mentioned before to get rid of any noise or to loosen it. You should start off with determining the problem you have. If you’re dealing with a squeaky tap from a new shower that has recently been installed, you should remove the screws that keep the handles in place in order to get to the cartridge, which is a valve that you’ll find in a tap and is usually present in showers nowadays. They also help with starting and stopping the water flow, as well as maintaining the water temperature.

To get to the cartridge, you should remove the plate placed behind the tap after removing the screws. Once the plate has been removed, you’ll be able to see U-clips surrounding the cartridge, which are mechanical fasteners. By using a wrench, you can then remove the U-clips, enabling you to get to the cartridge. You should then clean the cartridge and apply the grease around it. Once everything is completed, you can reassemble the tap back together.

When applying the plumbers grease, remember to only apply it on the parts of the tap that regulate water flow, which may vary depending on the system of the shower. If you’re dealing with a tight tap, you should undergo the same process to loosen it, reminding yourself to regularly apply grease to the same parts to avoid the problem from reoccurring in the future.

If you find that you have applied too much grease, then you might have to use one of these techniques to remove the excess grease.

This is everything you need to know about plumber’s grease, as well as how to apply it on your shower faucet. Hopefully, this helps to fix any problems you might have with squeaking noises or tightness. If not, it’s best to use our comprehensive directory of plumbers in Kent, to find a specialist near you.

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