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    munchsin Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 27, 2013, 04:21 PM
    How do you get plumbers putty off/out of pipe threads?
    I need to get putty off pipes in between 2 pipes
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    Dec 27, 2013, 05:00 PM
    Separate the pipes and use a wire brush
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    Dec 27, 2013, 07:03 PM
    As stated or an ice pick or triangular file.
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    Dec 28, 2013, 12:06 AM
    You don't put Plumber's Putty on pipe threads. We use Pipe Dope ( many different types with various consistencies and setting time ) or teflon tape. Some of the Pipe Dopes remain flexible while some harden shortly after installation. I agree with the above advice: use a steel wire brush to clean old Pipe Dope. Hope that helps. Let us know how you did. Back to you. Milo
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