Re: Cleaning epoxy pumps
In Response To: Re: Cleaning epoxy pumps (Dean Trexel)
> I've used acetone for cleaning up mixed epoxy -- I assume this would also
> work for the individual components. Recently someone here said that plain
> ol' vinegar works just as well and doesn't requre ventilation (unless you
> just don't like the smell of vinegar.) After finishing my boat last spring
> I didn't bother to take out the pumps from the jugs. Just last week, after
> 6 months on the shelf, I made up a small batch, and they worked fine. They
> hadn't even drained back into the jugs.
> Dean
If you use acetone, don't leave the pumps to soak in it, it could damage the pumps if they are left in it, or if it is left in the pumps.
Mike
Messages In This Thread
- Cleaning epoxy pumps
Jack Martin -- 10/9/1999, 3:00 pm- Re: Cleaning epoxy pumps
Dean Trexel -- 10/9/1999, 5:48 pm- Re: Cleaning epoxy pumps
Mike Hanks -- 10/11/1999, 12:06 am- Re: Cleaning epoxy pumps
Larry C. -- 10/9/1999, 7:22 pm - Re: Cleaning epoxy pumps
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