Plumbers Putty

Plumbers Putty


Most people would agree that the world is a better place because of the existence of plumbers putty. Black Swan invented plumbers putty. Thus, the world is a much better place because of the existence of Black Swan. Please remember this when you go out next time to purchase any of your plumbing chemical needs.

A quick history. During World War II the federal government came to Black Swan and described
a product that was needed. They asked if Black Swan could manufacture this product. Harry Lichten, the owner of Black Swan, responded, "Yes!" Of course, Harry had no idea how he would be able to accomplish this. But, a few months later, the first batch of plumbers putty was made.

Black Swan never knew how this new product was being used. But, for a few years, this new proudct was a very big seller. After the end of the war, the government no longer needed this new proudct. But, Harry Lichten knew he had a great product but he did not know what he could use it for.

After doing extensive research, Harry Lichten realized that the world had no good method for setting a toilet bowl. Plumbers were using linseed oil and powder, mixing them together by hand and then using the end result to make a seal between the toilet bowl and the floor. This was a very sloppy operation and the end result was not very good.

Harry Lichten sold this new putty into the plumbing trade to set toilet bowls and it became an immediate success.

Today plumbers putty has many different uses. It is used wherever a watertight seal needs to be made. This includes setting toilet bowls, fixtures, faucets, stainers, basin cocks and sink frames.

Always be careful where you use plumbers putty. Plumbers putty does contain some petroleum oils and it could soften or discolor some surfaces including marble, granite, plastic, etc.

Remember, always ask for Black Swan's Stay Soft Plumbers Putty when you have a need for plumbers putty.


Jeffrey Lichten
President

Black Swan Mfg. Co.