Gunk gun nozzles

[imamartian]

anyone got any tips on how to stop these nozzles from clogging up, especially so next time i want to use my frame sealer/no nails/caulk, i don't have scrape out dried stuff, or change the nozzle altogether.

I've tried clingfilm which didn't work.

 

[Alastairreid]

I put a screw in the end of the nozzle but this only works for a limited time.

 

[r896neo]

I tend to use a 4 inch nail as this way it penetrates quite far down leaving a decent sized clear channel when removed, Of course when you come to use it again sometimes the rest has hardened so you are try to squeeze it al through a nail sized channel but i have found it better than most other things.

 

[cumbriahandyman]

Cling film loosely at the end, elastice band around it and then squeze some gunk into the clingfilm. you must get all air out.

Or you can purchase these

http://toolmonger.com/2009/07/page/4/

 

[imamartian]

thanks for the ideas people.

(especially like that website CHM!!)

anyway, forgive me being a bit stupid, but does that plastic thing go in the nozzle, or in the tube? and do you reattatch the nozzle on to the tube with it in?

 

[foxhole]

I unscrew the nozzle, put a piece on polythene [carrier bag is ideal] over the end and screw on the nozzle, this keeps the contents of the tube fresh, no point trying to keep the contents of the nozzle, just fit a new one each time I use it, leave old nozzles to harden in the garage and then the contents can be pushed out so I have plenty of spares.If you are using several tubes at a time then use the one nozzles which gives you further spares.

 

[mfarrow]

I'm experimenting with some silicone grease on the threads at the moment. I don't have any results yet but as we're only looking for a vapour barrier thought grease would be best so gave it a shot.

 

[foxhole]

I'm experimenting with some silicone grease on the threads at the moment. I don't have any results yet but as we're only looking for a vapour barrier thought grease would be best so gave it a shot.

Have yoy got the right thread?