Best way to apply Weldon

[steveoutlaw]

I tried to apply it with a Q-tip but it kept drying before I could get the pieces together. Will a syringe from an old test kit work?

[flowerseller]

If it's weldon3, Yes.

If it's weldon4, maybe, depeding on what accelerator you used.

Weldon16 no, it will clog.

 

You really tried a Q-tip?

[steveoutlaw]

If it's weldon3, Yes.

If it's weldon4, maybe, depeding on what accelerator you used.

Weldon16 no, it will clog.

 

You really tried a Q-tip?

 

 

Now your making me feel dumb chip.

 

I tried a q-tip and a little paint brush.........this is getting frustrating.

[funnyguy911]

the plastic shop in alexandria off edsall road should have applicator bottles with the little needle tips....

 

http://www.melevsreef.com/tools.html, hope this helps any

[flowerseller]

Now your making me feel dumb chip.

 

I tried a q-tip and a little paint brush.........this is getting frustrating.

 

I knew phrasing it that way I'd get a good response.

[ErikS]

You have to squirt it on, most any syringe or squirt bottle applicator will work (though you may only get one use).

[dandy7200]

I agree nothing beats the applicators that are made for the job. I have used a coffee stirrer like a pipette in a pinch, it wasn't pretty, but it did work.

 

You have to squirt it on, most any syringe or squirt bottle applicator will work (though you may only get one use).

 

I read a really good tip today. When the needles clog they can be cleaned out by running a lighter across them. Don't know if it works, but I sure know I will try it next time one clogs on me.

[fab]

ACME Plastics is on General Washington Drive near Edsall Rd and I-395. They have everything you need for this and cheap.

fab

[davelin315]

You can also go to a hobby shop. They sell the "needle" applicators. They're really nothing more than plastic pipettes that screw on to the top, so you may need to pick up an applicator bottle, too.

[ErikS]

I have used a coffee stirrer like a pipette in a pinch, it wasn't pretty, but it did work.

I like that one, good idea (for an emergency).

 

It's not so much that the needle clogs, syringes tend to fail because the stopper melts (the sealing portion).

 

I've also used left over test kit syringes - worked fine for a few uses.

[DEEPBLUE]

When I used weldon for my 90 gal sump, ( in the galley) I just used a 2" brush, it work great for me.

 

Eric