Twist-n-Seals

[Ryan]

This is genius. You know when you have that tube of RTV out and you just need a squirt of it? Typically, you simply stick a nail or screw in the freshly cut nozzle and hope for the best the nex...
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[nonhog]

Almost dont look long enough to punture the seal ? Pretty good idea.
I just use chain link fence ties sharpened and try not to snip the end too big.

 

[Snappy]

Almost dont look long enough to punture the seal ? Pretty good idea.
I just use chain link fence ties sharpened and try not to snip the end too big.

I don't think the orange plugs are suppose to puncture the seal. My Newborn gun has a 4" piece of wire attached to it that's used to puncture the seal on caulk tubes. For other tubes I usually use an awl or ice pick. It looks like those orange plugs would work to seal tubes.

 

[tatra]

i just give an extra squeeze to leave a little pull plug .........no need for gimmicks...............

 

[rbahr]

I use golf tees - also useful for vacuum hoses, etc...

 

[ImportTuner]

These Twist-n-Seals look like they would be great for resealing caulking or RTV .. hey Ryan, what's the shipping like?

 

[Keep]

Add this to the "Why the hell didn't I think of that" list.

 

[twarren]

I bought two packages of these a couple of months ago and am pleased to report........ They really work! From Lee Valley, one of my favorite stores, only in Canada. Pity.

Warren..........

 

[Snappy]

These Twist-n-Seals look like they would be great for resealing caulking or RTV .. hey Ryan, what's the shipping like?

$8.00 to ship those little plastic plugs ?

 

[Ryan]

Yeah, shipping is... well, stupid... BUT, I talked to a guy this evening in town that has been using them and swears by them... Apparently they do a great job of sealing without tearing up your nozzle or tip.

I'll be sure to report back with my own findings.

 

[tcianci]

I don't know how you could seal an ATV with them but it's probably great for RTV

 

[Ryan]

Hardy har...

 

[ddrewyor]

...without tearing up your nozzle or tip.

Yup, always good not to tear up your nozzle or tip

Dave
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[Jaguar Fan]

In the past week, I've thrown out about a dozen old caulk tubes. This would've been good to have over the past few years.

 

[Thedroid]

I like to leave a little pull plug also. If not, then wire nuts work real well.

 

[evintho]

Wire nuts! Same principle except they thread onto the outside instead of the inside. Work like a charm and are a whole bunch cheaper!

 

[kbs2244]

I use wire nuts.
Different sizes for different amount of cut off.

 

[Costner]

I've used wire nuts but sometimes they don't offer quite as good of an air seal. The best solution I have found is to use a little piece of foil tape (the kind used to seal ducts). It seals the tip 100% air tight and when I need to use that particular tube again I just tear off the foil and get to work.

I've used caulk months later with no problems... works like a champ. The problem with these little plastic seals is that I probably wouldn't know where to find them when I need them and wouldn't want to clean them if they get covered in caulk. My roll of tape is easy to find and disposable.

 

[Defender Chassis]

BONUS!

These are made in the USA

I bought several sets at my local Tractor Supply.

 

[Ryan]

I've used them for a week now... So far, they rule... Completely air tight, doesn't screw up the tip, etc... Worth the dough in my opinion.

 

[SimS]

If you're afraid of tearing up your nozzle or your tip, you can always use a condom. http://toolmonger.com/2007/04/05/a-condom-for-your-caulk-and-glue-bottles/

SimS

 

[Tom2]

Eh..I use screws. Works fine.

Not a bad idea, but not something I'll be spending $ on.

 

[Tman]

If you're afraid of tearing up your nozzle or your tip, you can always use a condom. http://toolmonger.com/2007/04/05/a-condom-for-your-caulk-and-glue-bottles/

SimS

I have been using these Red Caps for 8 years, work great for anything but extreme longterm storage.

 

[slads]

Just picked up 3 packs. $3 each when u get 3 or more. Great idea.

ms

 

[JOYO]

Add this to the "Why the hell didn't I think of that" list.

Agreed. Looks like a great product and could save a lot of money on materials that they save from spoiling.