Is it alright to store Resin Research Quik Kick with pump instead of cap inside plastic storage box in shed outside of home? I would only have pump on 2 pints "A" and "B" epoxy and only use it for home ding repair.
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If the resin side gets cold it'll clog and you have to thaw the pump and the whole pint. I've solved this problem by putting it in the pump in the microwave for 5 seconds, metal spring and all. You can also heat the pint in one of your wife's sauce pans.Is it alright to store Resin Research Quik Kick with pump instead of cap inside plastic storage box in shed outside of home? I would only have pump on 2 pints "A" and "B" epoxy and only use it for home ding repair.
Thanks I saw that but was not sure if pump was sealed tight enough to keep clean and store etc but figured what a pain in a$$ if remove each time etc after use and put cap.If the resin side gets cold it'll clog and you have to thaw the pump and the whole pint. I've solved this problem by putting it in the pump in the microwave for 5 seconds, metal spring and all. You can also heat the pint in one of your wife's sauce pans.
Boatbuilders usually store their resin in an insulated carboard box heated by a lightbulb.
I don't use a pump. I pourThanks I saw that but was not sure if pump was sealed tight enough to keep clean and store etc but figured what a pain in a$$ if remove each time etc after use and put cap.
I poured my last batch and found harder to weight on digital scale because you wait on drip etc. I hope pump helps. I also learned (I am stupid) to pour or pump "B" first then do "A".....I don't use a pump. I pour
I find the bottle tops get crusty, so I have to clean them before i pour.I poured my last batch and found harder to weight on digital scale because you wait on drip etc. I hope pump helps. I also learned (I am stupid) to pour or pump "B" first then do "A".....
Don't mix by weight unless the weight ratios are easy and you know them. Resin is supposed to be mixed by volume. Volume and weight are not the same.I poured my last batch and found harder to weight on digital scale because you wait on drip etc. I hope pump helps. I also learned (I am stupid) to pour or pump "B" first then do "A".....
Drip is hardest for me while pouring seems to change weight to easily even when I pour slow. I always go oz and do little batches no bigger then half cup full (laundry detergente cup).I find the bottle tops get crusty, so I have to clean them before i pour.
Easy to measure, digital scale on grams. Smallest batch is 10 g glue and 4 g hardener
Volume in oz always...Don't mix by weight unless the weight ratios are easy and you know them. Resin is supposed to be mixed by volume. Volume and weight are not the same.
Kool but I do not think I need one here in 805 CA very few morning freezez but looks like easy to make your own. I would just use a ole igloo cooler and get a plant/seed warmer blanket for bottom of cooler.This is what I'm talking about, except it can be simpler (a cardboard box lined with foil) and have the pumps stick out through holes in the top so you don't have to constantly remove the epoxy from the box to pump:
How to keep your epoxy warm in winter: build a hotbox - Epoxycraft
Step by step process of how to build a hotbox and keep your epoxy warm in winter. Materials and techniques to keep epoxy flowing.epoxycraft.com
I made one out of EPS foam and duct tape.
Pour out the amount of resin you need. Heat only that resin, not the whole jug in a thrift store microwave. Then add the unheated hardener.Kool but I do not think I need one here in 805 CA very few morning freezez but looks like easy to make your own. I would just use a ole igloo cooler and get a plant/seed warmer blanket for bottom of cooler.
Thanks but again have no freezing problems with epoxy just was wondering if alright to store with pump. I ordered pumps so I am convinced no problem and hope no near future dings (fingers crossed) to try them outPour out the amount of resin you need. Heat only that resin, not the whole jug in a thrift store microwave. Then add the unheated hardener.
He's trying to use the mitered pumps which are pretty darn convenient. What mixing cups have you found for mixing small batches? I found a couple 100 mL ones on McMaster-Carr that I like that are graded in 10 mL increments.Pour out the amount of resin you need. Heat only that resin, not the whole jug in a thrift store microwave. Then add the unheated hardener.
The hardener gets crusty as it dries out between uses. I hate zits in my resin workThanks but again have no freezing problems with epoxy just was wondering if alright to store with pump. I ordered pumps so I am convinced no problem and hope no near future dings (fingers crossed) to try them out
I am curious about additive F and resin research quick kick epoxy used for dings of all sizes and not glassing. Is it worth using.for small batches for laminate and hot coat?
So you're measuring based on the ratios of specific weight? I suppose you could just make a simple table of oz/mL conversion to weight. This seems to be a lot easier than trying to get down at eye level to a 100 mL measuring cup and pouring from a gallon jug and trying not to over-pour.I use 3 oz dixie cups. And a gram postal scale. Weight is more accurate for my eyes
I save the plastic cups from Tide laundry detergent but always use digital scale fl oz to measure B and A. Which I pour or now pump after hitting zero after placing cup on scale and then again after (now) measuring B first.So you're measuring based on the ratios of specific weight? I suppose you could just make a simple table of oz/mL conversion to weight. This seems to be a lot easier than trying to get down at eye level to a 100 mL measuring cup and pouring from a gallon jug and trying not to over-pour.