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    Apr 16, 2013, 08:19 AM
    Installing a new garbage disposal
    When installing a new garbage disposal into a new sink do you need to use plumbers putty if fisposal has a gasket ?
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    Apr 16, 2013, 08:30 AM
    Yes, unless the sink flange came with a gasket that fits between the flange and the sink, inside the sink. Traditionally, putty is used but I think I have seen flanges that come with a gasket that fits inside. Read instructions.
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