Leaking bath outlet

[GraemeC]

Can anyone adivse me on this.
Our bath is leaking from the outlet,Do I have to completely remove the outlet and remove the old silicone and reseat the outlet on new silicone (around the plughole)and do I have to use any silicone underneath on the back nut previously it was smeared with plumbers mait or is it just a case of refitting the back nut with a new washer and ptfe?

and whats the best way to remove the plumbers mait?

 

[ratonnastick]

If the people that make this stuff did there job properly you should not have to use any silicone or extra sealer the washers should work. But in reality you generally have to use a sealant to get a perfect seal, which sealant you use is a matter of preference, i prefer silicone

 

[ratonnastick]

As for the plumbers mate good luck its a swine to get off.

 

[GraemeC]

Thanks
So silicone under outlet (plughole side) ptfe around the thread then washer and nut and more silicone will that do?

So the plumbers mait will boiling water remove it

 

[ratonnastick]

What works for me is a small amount of silicone on the strainer (plug hole) and a larger amount below before you put the nut on, tighten the nut (not so tight as to crush the washer) and leave to set.

 

[GraemeC]

Cheers.
It was originally installed by a plumber, but has now started leaking so I am thinking it probably needs a new washer,Are they available online as I am at work this week till late and won't be able to get them at a shop.But would be able to do the job when I get in from work.