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CA glue storage

#1

CA glue storage

John K Jordan

Since CA glue is reported to set up with moisture and moisture will slowly travel through many of the plastics used for bottles, this is what I do:


The glass jar has a very wide mouth and a press-on lid so I don't have to fumble with unscrewing, found it in Walmart near the canning supplies. The desiccant is the indicator type that changes color when it loses the ability to absorb moisture.

I also displace the air with nitrogen gas as I do with finishes but that's probably overkill...

JKJ

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#2

Dick Hines

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dick hines

I live in central Va and all we have is moisture. I never put the top on my ca. I use a lot of thin and med. thin. Now the med. seems to set up faster than the others.

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Don Evans

Just FYI - this type of dessicant can be rejuvenated by putting it on a cookie sheet and heating it in the oven to dry it out.....

Don

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#4

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John K Jordan

>>>Just FYI - this type of dessicant can be rejuvenated by putting it on a cookie sheet and heating it in the oven to dry it out.....

I put it in a big pyrex measuring cup in the oven. The cookie sheet might be quicker.

I bought the indicator desiccant to recharge the large dryer for my air compressor lines and a smaller dryer for the plasma cutter. A new air compressor dryer cartridge is about $30. I found out the cartridge opens easily and the desiccant beads can be changed, saving a bunch of money each year.

JKJ

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Don Evans

Where did you purchase them?

Back in the 60's these same things (probably larger) were used on B52 bombers in the computer and radar systems cooling air. It turned from blue to pink when it needed changing. I worked on those system and also flew for a fantast $50 extra a month pay!

Don

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#6

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John K Jordan

Don, I got the indicator desiccant beads from Amazon.

JKJ