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"GREAT STUFF" (not so great)
I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have
an uninvited guess appear in one of the buildings (as in mouse). Mice are common on farms (which this is). If I find the point of entry at 1:00am, I want to plug the hole NOW, not tomorrow. I had a can on the shelf and was doing some work in my tool shed. It was cold outside and I felt a draft. Thats when I found there was an leak right below the eaves. I go and get my can of "Great Stuff" from the house and prepare to fill that crack. However, the can does not work. No matter how hard I push the trigger, nothing comes out. I remove the nozzle, and try to poke a piece of wire into the spout. Put the nozzle back on the can and still nothing comes out. (Yes, this is a brand new can). Once again, I try and this time the can's spout broke off. It's 11pm so no stores are open, so I'm screwed till the next day. When I got in the house, I decided to email the manufacturer, "Dow Chemical Co.". I go to the website on the can, www.dowgreatstuff.com and send an email. Nearly a week later, I get this reply: ---- "Dear (my name), Thank you for contacting The Dow Chemical Company. We are sorry to hear that our products did not work properly. It sounds like the product purchased was defective or expired (check bottom of can for expiration date). As with all items sold through retailers, defective product should be returned to place of purchase for exchange or refund. Best regards, (Name)" ---- Ahhhhh, duh!!!!!! Like I didn't know about returning to the store...... Yea, it WAS defective, or it would have worked..... And I dont remember where I bought it anyhow. As for being expired, the month/year on the can was the current month and year. I have had other companies mail me replacement products several times. But I guess Dow is too good for that. Particularly since they are such a huge company.... I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. There are other companies who make the same sort of product, I'll give THEM my money from now on. |
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On Nov 5, 4:09*am, wrote:
I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have an uninvited guess appear in one of the buildings (as in mouse). *Mice are common on farms (which this is). *If I find the point of entry at 1:00am, I want to plug the hole NOW, not tomorrow. I had a can on the shelf and was doing some work in my tool shed. *It was cold outside and I felt a draft. *Thats when I found there was an leak right below the eaves. *I go and get my can of "Great Stuff" from the house and prepare to fill that crack. *However, the can does not work. *No matter how hard I push the trigger, nothing comes out. *I remove the nozzle, and try to poke a piece of wire into the spout. Put the nozzle back on the can and still nothing comes out. (Yes, this is a brand new can). *Once again, I try and this time the can's spout broke off. It's 11pm so no stores are open, so I'm screwed till the next day. When I got in the house, I decided to email the manufacturer, "Dow Chemical Co.". *I go to the website on the can,www.dowgreatstuff.com and send an email. *Nearly a week later, I get this reply: ---- "Dear (my name), Thank you for contacting The Dow Chemical Company. We are sorry to hear that our products did not work properly. It sounds like the product purchased was defective or expired (check bottom of can for expiration date). As with all items sold through retailers, defective product should be returned to place of purchase for exchange or refund. Best regards, (Name)" ---- Ahhhhh, duh!!!!!! Like I didn't know about returning to the store...... Yea, it WAS defective, or it would have worked..... And I dont remember where I bought it anyhow. As for being expired, the month/year on the can was the current month and year. I have had other companies mail me replacement products several times. But I guess Dow is too good for that. *Particularly since they are such a huge company.... I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. *There are other companies who make the same sort of product, I'll give THEM my money from now on. Why do you live on a farm if you are worried by mice? Nothing works100%. But now you've buggered it up with ill advised tinkering there is no prospect of returning it. Why expect them send you a replacement product by mail? There are too many crooks about to do that. |
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On Nov 5, 12:09*am, wrote:
And I dont remember where I bought it anyhow. As for being expired, the month/year on the can was the current month and year. I have had other companies mail me replacement products several times. Yeah, you are one of those nit-picky consumers that drive the price up for everyone else by bitching when something you bought and kept on a shelf for three years doesn't work all the way up to the last day of the month printed on the can... Maybe if you stored the stuff better or actually used things like within a few months of buying them you wouldn't have so many problems... Since you can't remember where you bought it from that means you are either forgetful or have had it so long you have lost any reasonable claim to bitch about it not working perfectly -- the foam cured in your can... If you don't remember where you bought something from, then how do you expect the manufacturer to help you, most of the "replacements" today require submittal of some proof of purchase so that it can be determined whether you bought the item through a legitimate vendor rather than borderline quality control cast offs which are liquidated/disposed of through dollar store or discount chains rather than being wasteful and being destroyed... ~~ Evan |
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I'm sorry to hear that Dow's products did not work properly for you.
It sounds like the product purchased was defective or expired (check bottom of can for expiration date). As with all items sold through retailers, defective product should be returned to place of purchase for exchange or refund. -- When the game is over, the pawn and the king are returned to the same box. Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar.org |
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I've had bad cans of Great Stuff. But, they were a couple
years old. Not heard of a brand new one going bad. Sorry to hear that. I guess Dow's out a customer. Please let us know if you find another brand of expanding foam that works better. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. wrote in message ... I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have an uninvited guess appear in one of the buildings (as in mouse). Mice are common on farms (which this is). If I find the point of entry at 1:00am, I want to plug the hole NOW, not tomorrow. I had a can on the shelf and was doing some work in my tool shed. It was cold outside and I felt a draft. Thats when I found there was an leak right below the eaves. I go and get my can of "Great Stuff" from the house and prepare to fill that crack. However, the can does not work. No matter how hard I push the trigger, nothing comes out. I remove the nozzle, and try to poke a piece of wire into the spout. Put the nozzle back on the can and still nothing comes out. (Yes, this is a brand new can). Once again, I try and this time the can's spout broke off. It's 11pm so no stores are open, so I'm screwed till the next day. When I got in the house, I decided to email the manufacturer, "Dow Chemical Co.". I go to the website on the can, www.dowgreatstuff.com and send an email. Nearly a week later, I get this reply: ---- "Dear (my name), Thank you for contacting The Dow Chemical Company. We are sorry to hear that our products did not work properly. It sounds like the product purchased was defective or expired (check bottom of can for expiration date). As with all items sold through retailers, defective product should be returned to place of purchase for exchange or refund. Best regards, (Name)" ---- Ahhhhh, duh!!!!!! Like I didn't know about returning to the store...... Yea, it WAS defective, or it would have worked..... And I dont remember where I bought it anyhow. As for being expired, the month/year on the can was the current month and year. I have had other companies mail me replacement products several times. But I guess Dow is too good for that. Particularly since they are such a huge company.... I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. There are other companies who make the same sort of product, I'll give THEM my money from now on. |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 07:21:31 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: I've had bad cans of Great Stuff. But, they were a couple years old. Not heard of a brand new one going bad. Sorry to hear that. I guess Dow's out a customer. Please let us know if you find another brand of expanding foam that works better. Losing a customer hurts and can cause them financial strain. I'm selling off my Dow stocks NOW.. |
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:20:49 -0400, Jim Elbrecht
wrote: wrote: I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have -snip- the house and prepare to fill that crack. However, the can does not work. No matter how hard I push the trigger, nothing comes out. I I always keep 2 cans for that very reason. And I never just do a single job. When I see a spot that can use some, I make a note of it and write it on a card placed between my 2 cans. When there is enough to use a whole can, I go to work. If the first can fails- I have a backup. IME about one can in 6 is a dud. The good news is, it is worth $4 to see the mess a full, but apparently worthless can makes when you shoot it with a pellet gun. Hint-- backup 20-30 feet, and don't have anything you like within a 20 foot diameter. you can triple the 'mess zone' by suspending the can on a 3-4' string. Jim Buy the "hardware store inhouse brand" stuff - the foam ingredients are made by DOW - and often the can is even filled by them, but you deal with Ace, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, or whoever - and you can NOT forget where you bought it because it has their logo on it. Usually about 20% cheaper too. If you think you are saving money by buying from the BORG or other "big box" stores you are stuck with national brand and guessing where you bought it. |
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On Nov 5, 10:07*am, wrote:
On Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:20:49 -0400, Jim Elbrecht wrote: wrote: I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have -snip- the house and prepare to fill that crack. *However, the can does not work. *No matter how hard I push the trigger, nothing comes out. *I I always keep 2 cans for that very reason. * And I never just do a single job. * When I see a spot that can use some, I make a note of it and write it on a card placed between my 2 cans. * * *When there is enough to use a whole can, I go to work. * If the first can fails- I have a backup. * IME about one can in 6 is a dud. The good news is, it is worth $4 to see the mess a full, but apparently worthless can makes when you shoot it with a pellet gun. Hint-- *backup 20-30 feet, and don't have anything you like within a 20 foot diameter. * you can triple the 'mess zone' by suspending the can on a 3-4' string. Jim Buy the "hardware store inhouse brand" stuff - the foam ingredients are made by DOW - and often the can is even filled by them, but you deal with Ace, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, or whoever - and you can NOT forget where you bought it because it has their logo on it. Usually about 20% cheaper too. *If you think you are saving money by buying from the BORG or other "big box" stores you are stuck with national brand and guessing where you bought it. On the other hand, most Borgs will take back any product they sell even without a receipt. HD for example will simply issue store credit. As long as it scans into their system, they'll issue a refund. Since HD sells Great Stuff, the OP could have "returned" it there. |
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I learned a LONG time ago, when you use a can of Great Stuff, use the whole
can, or toss the left overs. It seldom works the second time. And there are faulty cans, which one can return to the Borg. But I must admit, I will try one on a string with a .22 lr hollow point. Steve |
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:09:26 -0600, wrote:
I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. Bring 'em to their knees. Show no mercy. |
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Oren wrote in news:64vab794uo7l949a84mfr5bst3jr2kfhtu@
4ax.com: On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:09:26 -0600, wrote: I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. Bring 'em to their knees. Show no mercy. "You betcha!" F'n swindling Enronicans is what they are. |
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:13:18 -0700, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:09:26 -0600, wrote: I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. Bring 'em to their knees. Show no mercy. Fill their knickers with the stuff. |
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Jim Elbrecht wrote:
Hint-- backup 20-30 feet, and don't have anything you like within a 20 foot diameter. you can triple the 'mess zone' by suspending the can on a 3-4' string. Jim I was with you until the part about the string. What's critical about the string dimension being 3-4' given there's no reference point? |
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Operation Great Stuff! The time is now. The action is
essential. We must all rally to the cause! -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Oren" wrote in message ... On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:09:26 -0600, wrote: I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. Bring 'em to their knees. Show no mercy. |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 16:00:28 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: Operation Great Stuff! The time is now. The action is essential. We must all rally to the cause! Wrong, you Occupy Top Poster! Now there. We should celebrate Platypus Day. |
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"Tony Miklos" wrote Same happened to me, no receipt. Tried to return it to Lowz and they said they don't sell that size can. Took it to the borg and they happily gave me a new can. I've had many cases of trying to return something at Lowz, and they claim not to sell that. My memory is bad, but I can remember sometimes where I bought stuff. HD is much more lenient, hence, I spend more at HD. Except they have crappy! lumber. Lowz is better in that aspect. Plus, Lowz has a little more selection of a little higher quality items. Steve |
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On Nov 5, 12:09*am, wrote:
I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have an uninvited guess appear in one of the buildings (as in mouse). *Mice are common on farms (which this is). *If I find the point of entry at 1:00am, I want to plug the hole NOW, not tomorrow. I find it amusing when people talk about closing rodent entry points. They are there because they are being fed. It isn't like they spend all their time visiting the rest of the community. Rodents will generally live their whole life within 30 feet of their food source. And if you find an entry, that's the time to use a black light to see where they are going, and why. |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 17:28:07 -0700 (PDT), Michael B
wrote: Rodents will generally live their whole life within 30 feet of their food source. I found this exact same thing with criminals. Creatures of habit as we say... |
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:47:00 -0700, mike wrote:
Jim Elbrecht wrote: Hint-- backup 20-30 feet, and don't have anything you like within a 20 foot diameter. you can triple the 'mess zone' by suspending the can on a 3-4' string. Jim I was with you until the part about the string. What's critical about the string dimension being 3-4' given there's no reference point? It isn't critical. It just gives the can some 'swinging room'. Contrary to what I thought when I shot my first one, it doesn't just squirt out. The first one was resting on the ground and jumped all over a 3-4 foot circle spraying in very direction. Jim |
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On Nov 5, 7:28*pm, Michael B wrote:
On Nov 5, 12:09*am, wrote: I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have an uninvited guess appear in one of the buildings (as in mouse). *Mice are common on farms (which this is). *If I find the point of entry at 1:00am, I want to plug the hole NOW, not tomorrow. I find it amusing when people talk about closing rodent entry points. They are there because they are being fed. It isn't like they spend all their time visiting the rest of the community. Rodents will generally live their whole life within 30 feet of their food source. And if you find an entry, that's the time to use a black light to see where they are going, and why. How does the black light show you where they are going? |
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On Nov 5, 1:06*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
I learned a LONG time ago, when you use a can of Great Stuff, use the whole can, or toss the left overs. *It seldom works the second time. *And there are faulty cans, which one can return to the Borg. *But I must admit, I will try one on a string with a .22 lr hollow point. Steve It's not too tough a thing to learn...I quote from the can: "GREAT STUFF can seal itself shut. One time use should be expected." Of course, it also says: "If product does not flow easily, do not force product from can." How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. |
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On Nov 5, 8:06*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
"Tony Miklos" wrote Same happened to me, no receipt. *Tried to return it to Lowz and they said they don't sell that size can. *Took it to the borg and they happily gave me a new can. I've had many cases of trying to return something at Lowz, and they claim not to sell that. *My memory is bad, but I can remember sometimes where I bought stuff. *HD is much more lenient, hence, I spend more at HD. *Except they have crappy! lumber. *Lowz is better in that aspect. *Plus, Lowz has a little more selection of a little higher quality items. Steve I'm not sure what you mean by "HD is much more lenient". Either the bar code is in their system and they'll take it back or it's not and they won't. Same with Lowes. If I'm turned away from the Returns desk at Lowes or HD, I simply take the item to the other one. What one doesn't take back the other does because I either bought it at one or the other. BTW...here's an example of how HD isn't so lenient. A few years ago I bought one of these Husky painters tools, which comes with a lifetime guarantee: http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/p...ool-75845.html The tool comes with 2 screwdriver bits clipped into the handle. Last week I cracked the blade while prying something with it, so I took it with me to trade in the next time I went to HD. When I brought my old (and very beat up) tool along with a new one to the Returns desk to swap them, the clerk took the screwdriver bits out of the new tool because my old one didn't have the bits. She put the bits into the handle off my old tool before putting the "defective" label on it. Did she really think I was exchanging the old cracked one for a new one just to rip off a couple of screwdriver bits? I just chuckled... |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote: How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Squeeze the can in a vice for starters. |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Nov 5, 1:06*pm, "Steve B" wrote: I learned a LONG time ago, when you use a can of Great Stuff, use the whole can, or toss the left overs. *It seldom works the second time. *And there are faulty cans, which one can return to the Borg. *But I must admit, I will try one on a string with a .22 lr hollow point. Steve It's not too tough a thing to learn...I quote from the can: "GREAT STUFF can seal itself shut. One time use should be expected." Of course, it also says: "If product does not flow easily, do not force product from can." How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Drill the can or nozzle. Not a good idea. |
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Tony Miklos wrote:
Same happened to me, no receipt. Tried to return it to Lowz and they said they don't sell that size can. Took it to the borg and they happily gave me a new can. For all the grief I like to give Home Despot, I have had nothing but exceptional customer service when returning anything to their store, and unlike Lowe's, they actually speak English. Jon |
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Oren wrote:
On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 17:28:07 -0700 (PDT), Michael B wrote: Rodents will generally live their whole life within 30 feet of their food source. I found this exact same thing with criminals. Creatures of habit as we say... Aren't you being redundant? |
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Heat the can.
Drill or punch hole in the can. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ... On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Squeeze the can in a vice for starters. |
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On Nov 4, 11:09*pm, wrote:
I always like to keep a can of "Great Stuff" on hand, in case I have an uninvited guess appear in one of the buildings (as in mouse). *Mice are common on farms (which this is). *If I find the point of entry at 1:00am, I want to plug the hole NOW, not tomorrow. I had a can on the shelf and was doing some work in my tool shed. *It was cold outside and I felt a draft. *Thats when I found there was an leak right below the eaves. *I go and get my can of "Great Stuff" from the house and prepare to fill that crack. *However, the can does not work. *No matter how hard I push the trigger, nothing comes out. *I remove the nozzle, and try to poke a piece of wire into the spout. Put the nozzle back on the can and still nothing comes out. (Yes, this is a brand new can). *Once again, I try and this time the can's spout broke off. It's 11pm so no stores are open, so I'm screwed till the next day. When I got in the house, I decided to email the manufacturer, "Dow Chemical Co.". *I go to the website on the can,www.dowgreatstuff.com and send an email. *Nearly a week later, I get this reply: ---- "Dear (my name), Thank you for contacting The Dow Chemical Company. We are sorry to hear that our products did not work properly. It sounds like the product purchased was defective or expired (check bottom of can for expiration date). As with all items sold through retailers, defective product should be returned to place of purchase for exchange or refund. Best regards, (Name)" ---- Ahhhhh, duh!!!!!! Like I didn't know about returning to the store...... Yea, it WAS defective, or it would have worked..... And I dont remember where I bought it anyhow. As for being expired, the month/year on the can was the current month and year. I have had other companies mail me replacement products several times. But I guess Dow is too good for that. *Particularly since they are such a huge company.... I WILL NOT buy their "Great Stuff" or any other Dow products in the future. *There are other companies who make the same sort of product, I'll give THEM my money from now on. How cold was it. I had some cans out in the garage and they wouldnt work either until I brought them in the house and let them warm up. Jimmie |
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wrote: On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: On Nov 5, 1:06*pm, "Steve B" wrote: I learned a LONG time ago, when you use a can of Great Stuff, use the whole can, or toss the left overs. *It seldom works the second time. *And there are faulty cans, which one can return to the Borg. *But I must admit, I will try one on a string with a .22 lr hollow point. Steve It's not too tough a thing to learn...I quote from the can: "GREAT STUFF can seal itself shut. One time use should be expected." Of course, it also says: "If product does not flow easily, do not force product from can." How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Drill the can or nozzle. *Not a good idea. IMHO that does not qualify as "forcing the product from the can". All that might do is open a new pathway for the product to follow on it's own, but there is no "forcing" on the part of the user. |
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On Nov 5, 11:39*pm, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Squeeze the can in a vice for starters. Right...and then carry the foam to the window and pack it in by hand. Oh wait, did you mean to carry the vise and can to the window, hold it up and turn the handle, all while moving the nozzle along the gap you are trying to fill? Let me know how that works out for you. |
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"GREAT STUFF" (not so great)
On Sun, 6 Nov 2011 06:43:02 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Nov 5, 11:42*pm, " wrote: On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: On Nov 5, 1:06*pm, "Steve B" wrote: I learned a LONG time ago, when you use a can of Great Stuff, use the whole can, or toss the left overs. *It seldom works the second time. *And there are faulty cans, which one can return to the Borg. *But I must admit, I will try one on a string with a .22 lr hollow point. Steve It's not too tough a thing to learn...I quote from the can: "GREAT STUFF can seal itself shut. One time use should be expected." Of course, it also says: "If product does not flow easily, do not force product from can." How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Drill the can or nozzle. *Not a good idea. IMHO that does not qualify as "forcing the product from the can". ^^^^ The key words. All that might do is open a new pathway for the product to follow on it's own, but there is no "forcing" on the part of the user. You're doing an unnatural act. You're "forcing" the issue. Don't like it? Sue someone who makes great stuff. |
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"GREAT STUFF" (not so great)
"DerbyDad03" wrote in message ... On Nov 5, 1:06 pm, "Steve B" wrote: I learned a LONG time ago, when you use a can of Great Stuff, use the whole can, or toss the left overs. It seldom works the second time. And there are faulty cans, which one can return to the Borg. But I must admit, I will try one on a string with a .22 lr hollow point. Steve It's not too tough a thing to learn...I quote from the can: "GREAT STUFF can seal itself shut. One time use should be expected." Of course, it also says: "If product does not flow easily, do not force product from can." How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. reply: Vices, hammers, clamps, stomping. Lots of ways. But they all would have consequences.................. Steve |
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"DerbyDad03" wrote in message ... On Nov 5, 11:39 pm, Ed Pawlowski wrote: On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Squeeze the can in a vice for starters. It should squirt at least that far. Maybe set up the vise close to the target? Steve |
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Ed Pawlowski wrote in
: On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Squeeze the can in a vice for starters. That's buuuuuuuuullying these days. |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Nov 5, 1:06Â*pm, "Steve B" wrote: I learned a LONG time ago, when you use a can of Great Stuff, use the whole can, or toss the left overs. Â*It seldom works the second time. Â*And there are faulty cans, which one can return to the Borg. Â*But I must admit, I will try one on a string with a .22 lr hollow point. Steve It's not too tough a thing to learn...I quote from the can: "GREAT STUFF can seal itself shut. One time use should be expected." Of course, it also says: "If product does not flow easily, do not force product from can." How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Squeeze like a giant toothpaste tube |
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"GREAT STUFF" (not so great)
On Sun, 6 Nov 2011 06:46:52 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Nov 5, 11:39*pm, Ed Pawlowski wrote: On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 21:15:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: How exactly would one *force* the product from the can if one wanted to? You pull the trigger and it either flows or it doesn't. It's not like you can get behind the product and push it through the applicator. Squeeze the can in a vice for starters. Right...and then carry the foam to the window and pack it in by hand. Oh wait, did you mean to carry the vise and can to the window, hold it up and turn the handle, all while moving the nozzle along the gap you are trying to fill? Let me know how that works out for you. If you compress the can, the pressure increases. Is that difficult to understand? Of course, it has to compress, not just re-shaped the same volume. |
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