Saving What's Left

[cabinetman]

To make a long story short, even though I really like long stories like the ones that start out with "Once upon a time", I'll be brief with this one.

I used "Great Stuff" sealant for sealing up around the windows I installed. I used up 2 full cans and about half of the third one (I hate to throw anything away). I cleaned out the cap/nozzle, and the attached tube. When I tried to use it some two months later, It was a no go.

Is there a way of saving what's left or not?

BTW, if you've never used it before, if you're not careful, it will remind you of the movie "The Blob". If you didn't see the movie, just use "Great Stuff", and stand back.
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[Hellrazor]

Use it or loose it. I learned that the first time I used 1/2 a can.


Beware of using that stuff around windows. Unless you are using the version just for doors & windows. You have a high chance of screwing up the frames from the pressure of the foam expanding.

[Uncle Cracker]

For me, that stuff has always been "one and done"...

[jziegler]

I managed to use a can a second time once, but it's not worth it. Too much work to get it unclogged. Don't think that I'll ever bother again. Use it and toss it.

Jim

[ironhat]

Another vote for use 'n' lose. I too hate to throw away material but this one just isn't worth the hassle, even when wearing nitrile or vinyl gloves.

[iceman61]

Beware of using that stuff around windows. Unless you are using the version just for doors & windows. You have a high chance of screwing up the frames from the pressure of the foam expanding.

Bingo! Got a nice 1" bow in the shop door from using the wrong version. Took me an hour to figure out how I came up 1" short on the siding around the middle of the door frame, & then it hit me.

I did make sure I cleaned out the tube after the last time with some solvent but who knows if it will work the 2nd time.

[TheRic]

I have tried to reuse it several different times, different ways with no luck. When I know that I won't use a whole can I look around for any little place that I could us some. Sometimes I'll play around with it on things I'm going to pitch just to see what happens.

[Mr__Bill]

Have you thought of going out to that Yellow Jacket nest and filling in the opening with the foam? Put a large rock on top so it expands down into the nest..... laughing

I think that "TheRic's" experiment with it idea is perhaps the best. Also, it has a shelf life in the unopened can too. If you bought two for the job and only used one, unless you see a need for it in the near future and not next year you may as well return the unused can or experiment with it too.

Ehe unused portion is also a great learning tool too. Give the can to a kid and watch the interesting things they come up with for the foam.

Bill, on the Sunny Oregon Coast