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Thread: Nozzle clogged with Silicon
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30th August 2004, 02:08 AM #1
Nozzle clogged with Silicon
Instead of trying to dig the hardened silicon out the nozzile with a screw driver take the nozzle off and blow the silicon out with compressed air.
Laundry powder is good for removing silicon from your hands.
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30th August 2004, 02:35 AM #2Novice
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So is turps. Also a finger dipped in turps is great for smoothing out the silicon.
CheersJarrah and Wandoo Dining
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30th August 2004, 11:42 PM #3
Thats a great tip if you have an air compressor
I will keep on digging it out with some instrument
I didn't think you were allowed to get it on your skin. Thought it burns?
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30th August 2004, 11:54 PM #4Retired
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Originally Posted by gemi_babe
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31st August 2004, 12:08 AM #5
Its best kept on the outside of your body though
(Sorry , couldn't help myself)
So how come I didn't know about the pinkie in the turps trick before I put up the Hardi-Glaze panels in the bathroom
CheersSquizzy
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31st August 2004, 07:56 AM #6
Not so sure everyone would agree with you on that squizz.
Boring signature time again!
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31st August 2004, 10:40 AM #7
The good ol' blob of spit on the finger works just as well and wouldn't worry about burns from the turps. (But then again depending on which turps is being referred to - some people 'get on the turps' all the time
Regards,
BigPop
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31st August 2004, 11:22 AM #8
The difference between water and turps on the finger is that silicone is soluble in turps and not water, so it depends what you are trying to do. Turps is good for smoothing off the finish but water is good for shaping.
Simon
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28th October 2004, 06:36 PM #9
remember folks.....turps for burps!
Ummmm, what was the question?
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31st October 2004, 06:52 PM #10
Apparently using spit when smoothing silicon can lead to mould growing under/on the cured silicon joint.
Cheers.......Sean
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1st November 2004, 01:32 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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water or turps ?
um, doesn't it depend on what type of 'silicon' you are using. Some recommend a turps clean up and some a water clean up.
Jon
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1st November 2004, 07:44 PM #12Deceased
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Originally Posted by Nic0
I have a couple of icecream containers of them. Collected over the years by always getting a nozzle with every cartridge and reusing the nozzle untill it is hard.
Peter.
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5th November 2004, 11:43 AM #13Senior Member
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I thought the cartridges sold at bunnies came with extra nozzels, one on the cartridge, 2 in the pocket.............
G
[just kidding .............]
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5th November 2004, 02:47 PM #14
Silicon removal product
For those interested, I have seen a product for removing silicon in Bunnings. It is a Selleys product (read "dear") and my scant memory of the destructions read similar to paint stripper, ie. apply plenty of the product & leave for a while.
Anyway, sounded of limited use but could be the go for someone out there.
Cheers.....Sean
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9th November 2004, 09:24 PM #15
a blob a day......
my glazier mate says, just squeeze out a bit more and leave ablob on the nozzle and when you use it next time just break it off ( a little "plug" will come out)
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