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RoofRoof
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Initially Posted - 06/27/2005 : 20:57:22

I can't take it anymore. EVERYTIME that I use caulk, either from a caulk tube, or just a smaller glue tube with a screw on cap.....it is dried out the next time I use it. Most of my problem is with the screw on caps. I've tried saran wrap. Anyone have an idea to stop this from happening?

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 06/27/2005 : 22:02:23

I have had some luck by leaving the nozzle cap on (The long applicator, cut to use)and then screwing a stainless screw well into the tube, glopped around the screwhead to keep air from getting in. Some caulks (3M4200,5200) will Definitely continue to cure IMHO no matter what you do, and they say so on the tube. Lifecaulk and lifeseal seem to remain flexible much longer, in my experience, so I continue to rely on them where possible.

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thaind
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Response Posted - 06/27/2005 : 22:55:43

Lee Valley Tools sell these lttle rubber socks that roll down the neck of glue bottles, caulking tubes, oil cans and so forth. They work well and are reusable until lost. Couldn't post picture, www.leevalley.com .

Nozzle Caps

These small latex rubber socks are excellent for sealing partly used tubes of caulking, replacing lost caps of glue bottles or lining chalk containers, etc.
Made from thick rubber, they seal well on nozzle diameters from about 1/4" to 3/4". Since only a part of the nozzle has to fall within this diameter range, it covers just about everything from toothpaste-type tubes up to quart glue-bottle tips.

"These are a much better solution than putting a nail or screw in a nozzle tip. Also handy for capping the air inlet on air tools. Package of 20.

Nozzle Caps, pkg. of 20
25K80.80 $3.50 "

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/28/2005 : 10:06:26

Putting a screw in the end of the nozzle is about as good as it gets... delays the inevitable.

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 06/28/2005 : 10:40:43

After you put the screw in the end, drop it in the lower crisper drawer of the refrigerator until you need it again. Then about an hour before you need it take it out into the Sun. When finished throw it back in the refrigerator until the next time. I have kept the small tubes this way for over a year. It would be nice if they made smaller less costly tubes for the tool box.

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