With most new products, there is some sort of learning curve. With spray foam products the learning curve comes in cleaning the product, adjusting the strength on the trigger, and maintainance of unused product.
A biggest question most contractors ask is “How can I clean cured spray foam from my gun”??? I searched forums and consulted a well-know Canadian contractor to get the best answer for you on this one.
ContractorTalk.com
“From what I understand with regular use you almost never have to clean it; just keep a can of foam on it. I’ve left mine for almost 2 months with a half full can and it still worked perfectly. If your can is spent and you don’t have another or your gun isn’t working properly then blast half a can of cleaner through it.”
Casaguru.com
“I’ve never seen any kind of solvent that can dissolve hardened polyurethane foam. The only option for a straw-type dispenser is to remove it from the can, then shoot solvent through it while the foam is still soft. It’s also important to dissolve uncured foam from the end of the nozzle before putting partially used cans away.”
The situation with professional guns is different. Since the valve is at the tip of the gun, i find that you can simply set aside partially used cans of pro foam with the gun in place, then come back and use them successful days or weeks later. For long-term storage, it’s best to remove the gun and flush it thoroughly by running solvent through it. Even a little remaining foam will cause the gun to harden up and become unusable.”
So the morale of the story is – proper maintenance for your spray foam gun or applicator produces less headaches. Spraying foam is similiar to painting. It is easier to clean your paint brush when the paint is still wet rather than waiting for it to dry.
After each product use, we recommend cleaning your spray gun with a solvent to clean the uncured foam away. Clean the uncured foam away from the outside and inside the gun. ArcticFoam Products has a spray foam cleaner that works to melt uncured spray foam away with a couple straws. Visit our website for more information on our spray foam cleaner and the full line of our spray foam sealants.
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