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Re: Epoxy: Beginner question- epoxy pumps
By:A. Edie
Date: 4/22/2014, 12:36 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Beginner question- epoxy pumps (Mike Bielski)

I use calibrated cups or a weigh scale. In either case, I first transfer the epoxy components into large squeeze bottles or the like for delivering components to the mixing container. I have also used the push button jugs that laundry detergent comes in. I set it up on a shelf so that the mixing container/scale can be located under the nozzle, and use the push button valve to pour the amount of resin I need. However, don't use this type of container for hardener, the rubber bulb part of the valve will rot. I just use squeeze bottles from shampoo or hand cleaner for the hardener. The containers, of course, need to be thoroughly cleaned and dried first.

I would not go back to pumps again. Too easy to lose track of the number of pumps made (when the cat jumps onto the bench, the phone rings, the wife asks where you put the keys, etc. etc.), and too easy to screw up a batch due to air bubbles or other inconsistencies in the pumping process.

AE

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Epoxy: Beginner question- epoxy pumps
aikijay -- 4/22/2014, 5:33 am
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John Messinger -- 4/22/2014, 6:43 am
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john vanburen -- 4/22/2014, 7:04 am
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Ken Blanton -- 4/22/2014, 7:27 am
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Sean Dawe -- 4/22/2014, 8:13 am
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Mike Bielski -- 4/22/2014, 9:49 am
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Sean Dawe -- 4/22/2014, 10:39 am
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A. Edie -- 4/22/2014, 12:36 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 4/22/2014, 12:57 pm
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Donovan -- 5/1/2014, 8:53 pm
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Rod Tait -- 4/22/2014, 10:58 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/23/2014, 12:18 am
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Nick R. -- 4/22/2014, 1:39 pm
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Jay Stallman -- 4/22/2014, 2:00 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 4/22/2014, 2:07 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 4/22/2014, 5:15 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 4/22/2014, 6:12 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 4/22/2014, 7:46 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 4/22/2014, 8:08 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 4/23/2014, 4:27 am
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 4/23/2014, 8:11 am
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Etienne Muller -- 4/23/2014, 10:20 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 4/24/2014, 12:04 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 4/27/2014, 12:12 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/23/2014, 12:24 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/23/2014, 1:04 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/23/2014, 12:21 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/23/2014, 12:19 am
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Etienne Muller -- 4/22/2014, 1:53 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 4/22/2014, 2:04 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 4/22/2014, 3:10 pm
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Jay Babina -- 4/22/2014, 3:28 pm
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Sean Dawe -- 4/23/2014, 8:21 am
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olli -- 4/23/2014, 10:14 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/23/2014, 11:13 pm
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Ric Moodie -- 4/22/2014, 6:17 pm
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Jay Stallman -- 4/22/2014, 8:13 pm
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Ric Moodie -- 4/22/2014, 9:15 pm
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John D. -- 4/24/2014, 2:32 pm
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john vanburen -- 4/23/2014, 10:45 am
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Nick Riccardi -- 4/23/2014, 2:27 pm