Wasted Silicones & Adhesives

[RichD1]

Hi Guys, over the years I must have thrown away £00's of unused silicones, sealers and adhesives because they have gone hard in the nozzle.

Has anyone found a foolproof way of preventing this?

Richard

 

[ntb]

I assume you're talking about partially used tubes. I just tape up the end of the nozzle with duct tape or take the nozzle off and replace it with an unused one.

Blocked nozzles of silicone can be cleared by taking it off and screwing a big screw up the inside and pulling the solid stuff out.

Spare nozzles come from changing the nozzle over and reusing on multi tube jobs instead of using a fresh one.

 

[foxhole]

Agree with the above, but all will eventually go off as it all has a shelf life.

 

[Trazor]

Agree with the above, but all will eventually go off as it all has a shelf life.

As the old saying goes "Use it or lose it"

 

[Johnmelad]

As the old saying goes "Use it or lose it"

Does that apply to my wife?

If so, I guess I will be saying goodbye to her shortly...

Happy Days...

 

[eyup]

I tend to use an old screw just of sufficient size such that the thread screws into the nozzle and create an good seal.

 

[bathjobby]

Just let it go hard in the nozzle which will keep the silicone in the tube fresh. Then when ready to use again, unscrew and discard that nozzle and just screw a new one on. They are relatively pricey at around £1 for a pack of 3 but a lot cheaper that throwing good silicone away and much easier than messing around trying to prevent it hardening in the nozzle in the first place.

 

[mattylad]

I have always used a nail and some clingfilm over the top of the thread - then screw the nozzle back on.

 

[RichD1]

Never thought of using cling film around the thread of the tube, will give it a try next time. Never seen spare nozzles for sale where would I likely find them?

Richard

 

[foxhole]

You don't buy spares simply re-use old , when the contents are solid remove with a large screw.

 

[phatboy]

I buy spares, got a set of 20 on eBay. Saves having to clean out old ones, or if you cut the end off one a bit too big you can replace it.