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Reply #61 –
I try to buy the smallest tube.  The tips always glog up and making it difficult to use the next time.  Anyone have any preventive storage secrets they would like to share?
John M.

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Reply #62 –
John,

I have used 5200 for over 35 years and have never found a way to keep it from "glogging" up after it has been initially used.  What I have done is, after the top part of the tube has solidified, cut a slit in the side of the tube to get one last use out of the tube before throwing it away. 

If someone else has a good way of preserving it, I would love to know. 

Richard

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Reply #63 –
Quote from: Jan & Richard –
John,

I have used 5200 for over 35 years and have never found a way to keep it from "glogging" up after it has been initially used.  What I have done is, after the top part of the tube has solidified, cut a slit in the side of the tube to get one last use out of the tube before throwing it away. 

If someone else has a good way of preserving it, I would love to know. 

Richard

This might help keep it from getting hard as fast.
The removeable tips I put a zip tie ( big end) in the back side of the tube and let it dry that should make it easier to pull out with a pair of pliers. On tubes that the tips are not removeable, instead of putting a screw or nail in the tip, I use duck tape cover the end and it will help keep most of the air from getting in.
NO guarantees
Just my two ccents

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Reply #64 –
I wear the disposable gloves when working with sealants-- get plenty from my bother, a dentist.

When finished, I pull off the little finger part of the glove and use tape to hold it firmly over the tip.  Does a good job of keeping air out.

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Reply #65 –
Also, my boat partner taught me a trick when working with SikaFlex or 3M products or any thick caulk like sealants, especially ones like 5200 and Sikaflex - he masks off where he wants the sealant to stop - and smooths the sealant down from what the joint he is sealing to the edge of the masking tape. After he has the sealant looking like he wants and before it sets up he removes the masking tape and the clean up is almost nothing, while the job looks nice and tidy.

Try it, you may find it simpler and less messy.

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Reply #66 –
Thought I'd post a couple photos. This is the position I had to get into to hook up the water tank sensors. I did not want to remove the hot water heater as it works and does not leak. Another ten pounds and I wouldn't fit.

Roland

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Reply #67 –
Quote from: Roland Begin –
This is the position I had to get into to hook up the water tank sensors.
Your water heater setup looks similar to mine.  When faced with the prospect of attaching SeeLevel strips to my fresh water tank, I decided it would be nice to have a "inspection port" allowing access to behind the water heater.  Made the job MUCH easier!

Behind the Water Heater Access Port

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Reply #68 –
Chuck I like your solution, would have made the job an awful lot easier. Will have to keep it in mind in case I have to get back there again.

Roland

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Reply #69 –
Quote from: Roland Begin –
Thought I'd post a couple photos. This is the position I had to get into to hook up the water tank sensors. I did not want to remove the hot water heater as it works and does not leak. Another ten pounds and I wouldn't fit.

Roland
On the bright side you can skip the yoga class this week! Sorry we missed you in Puerto Peñasco!

see ya
ken