"Walter R." wrote in message
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I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in
a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and
a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser.

I have tried sticking nails in the spout but, invariably, the darned
things dry out or congeal anyway.

Anyone have a workable solution to this problem? - Thanks

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Walter
www.rationality.net
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Hello,

Dip the tip in some Plastic-Dip or the equivalent and let it dry. It
makes an air-tight seal. I've used it only on acrylic caulks to date. Peel
off the coating from the tip and the caulk will come out like it was a new
tube.

Good Luck.