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Personjoandjake
12/7/2014 at 10:51pm
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for those that use sikalex or equivalent,....how do u stop it setting hard when you not using it...i cant always use a whole tube and dont get up to the caravan very often to work on it, so keep wasting alot of sealant and nozzles


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It shouldn't set hard if it's still in the tube plus there should be a small cone cover that fits over the nozzle to avoid it going hard anyway. I have had a tube of 'Seamseal CV' which is the same as Sikaflex for about 5 years now and had to use it about 6 months ago but the sealant inside was still useable. If you are using a triggered application gun then you also need to press the release trigger off after each individual run of sealant application to terminate the pressure from within the tube.


Personjoandjake
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i didnt get any end cone bits with mine, maybe i can order spares for next time...thanks, was hoping to get there today to do some more but its blimmin raining again !!!


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Try pushing a nail or screw in to the nozzle to seal.A trick my Dad taught me years ago. I don't know how long it keeps for but does work.
Maureen


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Hi sikaflex will set hard, also even without opening as it has a short shelf life check this date on the cartridge before you buy it. once used remove nozzle clean out nozzle with a bit of rag and a stick, then put a piece of polythene over end of cartridge and screw nozzle back on to make a seal. but it wont keep for long.


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Personjoandjake
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blimey, ok , thanks for that,...so i am best off having enough work planned to use a whole cartridge in one day,....my caravan has always got the work needed to use it, its just the time to do it all at once is the issue lol


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hi

as gran green said just use a nail, thats what i did. the cartridge will last a while just check date

cheers Alan



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Cling film wrapped over around the end makes an air tight seal.

I found that works....

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