REFLECTOR: Used Epoxy Pump

[Velocity]

I have had my pump for 8 years now and have never had to clean it out yet. 
I keep a Tupperware container sitting on top of the hardener, that way less air can get to the hardener
seems to have help a lot.

PS I just used it again two weeks ago and still no problems.

Ron
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jack Prock 
  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:17 PM
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Used Epoxy Pump


  Hi Tom,

  I'm not sure where you can find a used one... they must be out there. But for cleaning mine, I use 
  denatured alcohol. Twice since I've owned mine, as my original hardener aged, I've had to clean
  it completely. The hardener just turns to sludge as it starts to age. 

  I've taken the pump apart and let the parts soak in the alcohol, and in about fifteen minutes, I can
  just rub off the sludge. It's a bit of a messy job, but it sure works well afterward. I make sure
  I run some epoxy and hardener through it to flush it, so there is a bit of it wasted. The whole 
  job takes about an hour, so it is not that difficult. And the last time I had to replace a spring 
  inside. I found a good replacement at the Home Depot aviation store. 

  Jack
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Tom Tolton 
    To: reflector at tvbf.org 
    Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 6:17 PM
    Subject: REFLECTOR: Used Epoxy Pump


    I am looking for a used well maintained Michael's "Sticky  Stuff " Ratio pump for a reasonable price.  Anyone willing to help out?  Also I am looking for suggestions on the best solvent for cleaning up structural epoxy drips. 

     

     



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