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Default I think I'm doomed with foam

When I was using a lot of foam (replacing all windows/doors) I had a
decent foam gun, and kept it cleaned after each usage, no problems.

Then when I started using it less frequently it started to get "gummed
up" between uses, so I stripped it down, it was ok again for a bit, I
tried leaving it with the foam can attached rather than
stripping/cleaning, and that ended-up completely blocked, stripped it
down again, and after the next time, gave up on the gun.

Instead I bought a hand-held can and a bunch of replacement nozzles,
used it once, discarded nozzle, cleaned the spout of the can with
acetone then left it stored upright, indoors.

Just came to use some a couple of months later, went to shake the can
and "uh-oh that feels almost solid" gave it a vigorous shake anyway,
didn't really do any good, attach nozzle but when pressed down not even
a dribble would come out.

So it becomes expensive to use in small quantities ...
 
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