Does it Really Matter?

A place for general potato gun questions and discussions.
Post Reply
User avatar
ProfessorAmadeus
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 1046
Joined: Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:39 pm
Location: texas

Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:52 pm

If you PVC cement turns into a thicker gel is it still ok to use it. I tried to glue together my new gun today but realized it gelled up. Im worried it wont have the molecular bond as it would normaly and that it might leak. What do you think?
Insomniac wrote:Hey why am I a goose???? Why not somthing a little more awe inspireing, like an eagle or something? LOL
SOO CUTE!! OMG!! I COULD JUST LICK YOU!!
Top
User avatar
SpudStuff
Sergeant 5
Sergeant 5
Posts: 1410
Joined: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:55 pm
Location: Cupertino, California
Contact:
Contact SpudStuff

Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:56 pm

Test it on a scrap. put some primer then glue and wait 20 seconds then with your fingernail you should be able to scrape 1/16 to 1/8" into the PVC. If not you need new glue.
Top
User avatar
Velocity
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 1039
Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:42 pm

Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:45 pm

If it looks weird and has a weird texture, just dump it and spend a couple bucks on new glue. I know I always talk about this, but peace of mind is just soo much more valuable than a few dollars
Top
User avatar
SpudStuff
Sergeant 5
Sergeant 5
Posts: 1410
Joined: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:55 pm
Location: Cupertino, California
Contact:
Contact SpudStuff

Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:51 pm

Yes .
Top
User avatar
ProfessorAmadeus
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 1046
Joined: Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:39 pm
Location: texas

Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:56 pm

Yep im just going to spend a whole $1.99 to get some new glue. Ive gone through 3 cans of the stuff with this same problem. I think its because it gets so hot in my garage. Will temperature affect it?
Insomniac wrote:Hey why am I a goose???? Why not somthing a little more awe inspireing, like an eagle or something? LOL
SOO CUTE!! OMG!! I COULD JUST LICK YOU!!
Top
User avatar
SpudStuff
Sergeant 5
Sergeant 5
Posts: 1410
Joined: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:55 pm
Location: Cupertino, California
Contact:
Contact SpudStuff

Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:05 pm

yes. put it somewhere cool.
Top
User avatar
drac
Corporal 4
Corporal 4
United States of America
Posts: 899
Joined: Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:56 am
Location: Avon, NY
Been thanked: 2 times

Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:31 pm

It's because the solvent has evaporated, leaving you with a plasticy goop. It's not capable of dissolving the PVC as well, so scrap it.
Top
User avatar
ProfessorAmadeus
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 1046
Joined: Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:39 pm
Location: texas

Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:41 pm

is there any way i can get my next can of it to last longer? I only used each can once before it happened.
Insomniac wrote:Hey why am I a goose???? Why not somthing a little more awe inspireing, like an eagle or something? LOL
SOO CUTE!! OMG!! I COULD JUST LICK YOU!!
Top
User avatar
beebs111
Corporal 4
Corporal 4
Posts: 807
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:08 pm
Location: massachussets

Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:14 pm

close the top of the can really tightly i use a pipe wrench
in the upcoming presidential election, there will be several candidates who will be running, one of whom is Hillary Clinton. Now WAIT A SECOND!!! I though there was some sort of rule that prevented someone from serving more than two terms in office. Vote Against Hillary: Presidential Elections 08
Top
Benny
Corporal 4
Corporal 4
Posts: 844
Joined: Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:21 pm
Location: Tasmania, Australia.

Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:05 pm

SpudStuff wrote:Yes .
.....And?
Join the spudshot forum!!!!!

F*ck the bunny... i got a fishy ><>
Top
User avatar
SpudStuff
Sergeant 5
Sergeant 5
Posts: 1410
Joined: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:55 pm
Location: Cupertino, California
Contact:
Contact SpudStuff

Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:25 pm

It means I agree with him.
Top
User avatar
MrCrowley
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 10078
Joined: Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:42 pm
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Been thanked: 3 times

Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:59 pm

my glue has a use-by date and you have to use within 6months of opening if you want it for pressure purposes
Top
User avatar
killagorrila99
Sergeant 2
Sergeant 2
Posts: 1100
Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:35 am
Location: Australia.

Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:29 am

Ah Now I know why that ol' combustion blew on me.
"I'm sorry, Mr.Bush cant come to the phone right now, He's playing cleudo with Mr. Cheney And he has him in the Cupboard with a broom stick" -White house receptionist.
Top
User avatar
MrCrowley
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 10078
Joined: Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:42 pm
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Been thanked: 3 times

Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:30 am

wasnt that coz you used spouting?
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General How-To & Discussion”