Is it just me?

proxim2020 wrote:

2012Coleman wrote:
OK - so what do you do for spray foam that comes in a can? After one use, the long nozzle is clogged. I'm surprised they don't sell extras.

Acetone. I put a little in a plastic up and put that down the tube. It will dissolve the foam in the tube. It will even eat through foam that's starting to set. I also put a little on the can's nozzle to get rid of that little bit. Nail polish remover works too, but not as quickly.

Great idea. I've got a couple places to plug under the campet, but have been waiting until I have others around the house.

proxim2020 wrote:

2012Coleman wrote:
OK - so what do you do for spray foam that comes in a can? After one use, the long nozzle is clogged. I'm surprised they don't sell extras.

Acetone. I put a little in a plastic up and put that down the tube. It will dissolve the foam in the tube. It will even eat through foam that's starting to set. I also put a little on the can's nozzle to get rid of that little bit. Nail polish remover works too, but not as quickly.

Good tip! I'll give it a try.

2012Coleman wrote:
OK - so what do you do for spray foam that comes in a can? After one use, the long nozzle is clogged. I'm surprised they don't sell extras.

Acetone. I put a little in a plastic up and put that down the tube. It will dissolve the foam in the tube. It will even eat through foam that's starting to set. I also put a little on the can's nozzle to get rid of that little bit. Nail polish remover works too, but not as quickly.

I always have nails and screws around, so I find one sized for the hole and drop it in. Works well.

2012Coleman wrote:
OK - so what do you do for spray foam that comes in a can? After one use, the long nozzle is clogged. I'm surprised they don't sell extras.

I've tried several methods since these came out. Nothing worked. They are a one shot deal. I just make foam sculptures with the leftovers.

2012Coleman wrote:
OK - so what do you do for spray foam that comes in a can? After one use, the long nozzle is clogged. I'm surprised they don't sell extras.

Just a guess, but try removing as much as possible with a pipe cleaner, then use a Little Red Cap (discussed earlier in thread) to prevent air from entering. No air, no drying out, no clogging? Nothing to lose...

OK - so what do you do for spray foam that comes in a can? After one use, the long nozzle is clogged. I'm surprised they don't sell extras.

GrandpaKip wrote:

brirene wrote:
Little red caps works very well. I've had an open tube of Dicor for several years which is still soft and useable. Rolls down over the end of the tube, reminiscent of a similar product for another purpose. :)

Yep. I bought a pack of them from Lee Valley tools years ago. Call em caulk condoms.

Hilarious! Almost spit my beer all over the screen! :B

I take the cut off end and place in the hole with the pointed end in. Makes a good seal.

I also use a large nail. In my case it's a pole barn spike. The tube will still eventually get hard but, it takes a few years with the nail in place.