Don't leave Sikaflex EBT+ open in the air !! SEAL NOZZLE AIRTIGHT

RAW

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But at least the nozzle came out very clean - The product had dried down to the Top of the tube outlet, fortunately there wasn't much left in the tube and I could do the Task I needed to do !!

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wildebus

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I used to put a big screw in the nozzle tip before sticking some clingfilm over it. Then when time to reuse, unscrew the scrwew and the tube was relatively clear for new product to come out.
Still ended up throwing away more then half of each tube probably when doing one-off bits and pieces.
 

Squiffy

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I've always found that even sealed as best as you can, sikaflex tends to go hard very quickly down through the tube once opened. However I use Evo stick "sticks like Shit, sealant adhesive " and have found it to be as good as Sikaflex in every respect, other than its shelf life once opened is far superior to Sika, I have literally cleaned out nozzles which have gone semi rubbery after several months about half way down even though I have sealed the nozzle with cling film and then used what's left in the tube as though I'd just opened it, and has not deteriorated its bonding or sealing qualities in any way, well scientifically it may have but having to get the multitool out to part bits stuck down with it is scientific enough for me.😉.Phil
 

Millie Master

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I had numerous bad experiences with Sikaflex products before finally switching to Stixall since when I have ever looked back.
 

Squiffy

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Think I may have mentioned this in the past Phil, but I used to work in the marine trade, yachts and power boats ect, where Sikaflex was stipulated for all under water lead ins and weather proofed entry cables topside, when one day a guy came along and said "Why the hell are you using that stuff" "It's far too expensive and other adhesive sealants do just as good a job at half the price" Ha I have to say the next time I purchased a tube of sealant adhesive I bought Evo stick " Sticks like shit" and have never looked back, in those days mind you Sikaflex held the market but now a days others are supplying sealants that are if anything better and really cheap in comparison, so Sika have had to lower their prices in response. Phil
 

SquirrellCook

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Most, if not all of these products have a shelf life. They start curing from the day they are filled. We used to buy an expensive specialist product to retail. We had complaints it had cured in the tube. It would take 6 to 18 months to clear our stock. When we learnt how to identify the use by date, we discovered it was out of date before we purchased :( We use another product now for ourselves and no longer stock it.
 

MarkJ

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Is there only one Stixall product (apart from colour choice)? And does it work for both being a sealant and adhesive? For example, can you use it for windows and roof lights, non-setting, and as an internal adhesive where you might hope it never comes apart?

I get bothered and stressed by the apparently bewildering array of Sikaflex products and worry I’ll use the wrong one for something, so having one “go to” product would be great....
 

Squiffy

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Is there only one Stixall product (apart from colour choice)? And does it work for both being a sealant and adhesive? For example, can you use it for windows and roof lights, non-setting, and as an internal adhesive where you might hope it never comes apart?

I get bothered and stressed by the apparently bewildering array of Sikaflex products and worry I’ll use the wrong one for something, so having one “go to” product would be great....
Most of these companies produce sealants or sealant adhesives, there is of course a difference in sealant, sealant adhesive and non setting sealant. I personally use sealant adhesive to seal roof lights and side windows although the consensus is to only use non setting mastic type sealants for these items, but in the past I have had major problems with leaks using mastic and over time mastic does go non flexible and deteriorate causing leaks and after all if fitting roof lights you should have no reason to remove them other than replacing them with a new unit anyway. The only time I have had to remove a rooflight has been due to a leak caused by hardened mastic on a flimsy. Phil
 

Nabsim

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Is there only one Stixall product (apart from colour choice)? And does it work for both being a sealant and adhesive? For example, can you use it for windows and roof lights, non-setting, and as an internal adhesive where you might hope it never comes apart?

I get bothered and stressed by the apparently bewildering array of Sikaflex products and worry I’ll use the wrong one for something, so having one “go to” product would be great....
Best thing to do is contact Sika technical department, tell them what you are wanting to do and ask which product is the correct one. They are very good at responding, or were when I asked about solar panels.
 

RAW

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Is the plug still flexible?
VERY. I have since binned it, and the plug that came out of the nozzle was flexible, firm and solid in nature. I think it is a very good product. I was using the end of the tube to stick a piece of MDF to some unknown soffit on the Missus's buildings in order to fix a security camera external. This is because in the car park our beloved Car had her tyres slashed by some miscreant youth a month ago or so.
 

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