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I can't say how many of those little cans of PVC cement I've thrown away. With my luck I grab a can off my garage shelf when I'm doing some sprinkler fix or the like. Then open it to find a gooey mess, or the brush petrified in the can. A fix to preserving the life of the cement is to tighten the top, and then invert the can for storage. That's right, store it upside down. Why you ask?...Well it seems that the threads on the lid allow a teensey weensey bit of air in and over time, you have a paperweight.
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Good tip Cabinetman. I have a couple of can that get used infrequently, and have had one end up in the petrified state. Going down to the shop and inverting them now. Thanks.Joe
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Like most other types of glue, this stuff is likely to have some type of limited shelf life. If you can't remember when you bought it you might want to question whether or not you should use it._________________________
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My rule on PVC glue is:
If it takes channel locks to open it and it looks too thick... chuck it and buy another.Comment
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I always buy two tins. One stays on the shelf, unopened in case the in-use can sets up.\"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.\"Comment
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I had the same problem with stuck lids on PVC cans. I'm a handyman and occasionally do plumbing repairs.
I solved most of the problem by putting 2 or 3 wraps of Teflon tape on the threaded lip. That helps seal the can and keeps the lid loose.
I still haven't fixed the main problem. Where did put the can?
You might think I haven't contributed much to the world, but a large number
of the warning labels on tools can be traced back to things I've done...Comment
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