Precise attention to detail, meticulous in content, close up views, clear and concise vocal explanation. The best coaching video ever!

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

What I really like about this is that you were totally honest about it not working. As usual this was excellent, so many thanks.

@ultimatehandyman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@hornox4life

4 жыл бұрын

Haha I was thinking: oh no this is not going to work, fortunately it was clogged in a closed setting. When it happens (half) open he would have had a bad mess. (Because of the pressure/foam in the system😋)

Great informative video as usual 😌 I use a foam gun and it doesn't block as long as its kept closed, nozzle cleaned after every use. Also keep the can on until it's empty. The main problem area is where the ball bearing gets gunky and foam oozes back like when you first started the clean.

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

cheechU38K I think I left this gun too long without using it. The gun had been sat in my garage for well over 12 months without use. Expanding foam- where would we be without it ! Thanks for the comment ;-)

Thanks for the really helpful advice. Worked a treat

Absolutely awesome. Great detail and explanation. 10 outta 10

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good stuff! This is certainly on my to-do list!

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Olly Parry-Jones Thanks for the comment ;-)

CT1 Multi-Solve I'm going to try that today, its amazing stuff. Thanks for your video.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Great video! I also like taking things apart , allowing me to know how things work, cleaning it meticulously, and putting it back together. Bought a can of foam gun cleaner for 5 quid, and works a treat.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

It works on cured foam? I tried foam gun cleaner and it did nothing!

@linestorairata360

2 жыл бұрын

No, was still uncured. Only got a bit left in the can from the last time i used it 2-3 weeks after. I discarded the contents, thinking it may cure if I leave it too long and may not be able to use it again. After watching your video, i know what to do if that happens. Have been watching your videos few years back now and it helps me a lot. Thanks.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

@@linestorairata360 Oh, OK. I have used on uncured foam and it works great. Thanks for watching the videos and the comments ;-)

Thank you for this. Got me out of a sticky (stuck) spot. Back on with the job now.

Amazing!! I’ve had a blocked gun I was going to throw out but this is exactly the info I was looking for! Thank you

@ultimatehandyman

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

That took some cleaning, good job. I must admit I would have been tempted to chuck it away and buy a new one, but they can be a bit pricey, so it's worth a go to give it a new lease of life. Well done mate!

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

jjab99 Thanks, I'm too tight to buy a new one LOL ;-)

@jefegrande666

7 жыл бұрын

great stuff foam gun

🙈 broke it taking it apart, but the second part of your video where the ball bearing allows the new foam canister to pass is where the problem was. Thanks for the video will definitely be using your tips if have this problem with my new one

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Now here's a job I do watching TV! Thanks, I have this on my To Do list too. I found this foam gun in a skip, but I know it will work when cleaned; I have plenty of baby wipes from the twins!!!!! Thanks for the informative video Ultimate Handyman 🐒

@ultimatehandyman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@mument2001

5 жыл бұрын

Nail varnish removal wipes will probably be good for uncured foam as the gun foam cleaner is acetone (nail varnish remover), so should clean without sticking to the gooey foam.

thankyou! i was afraid to undo all the bolts as i thought is was all factory sealed, but this has saved me 40 quid on buying a new gun. thanks again!

@ultimatehandyman

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

@kevineaton77

7 жыл бұрын

one oterh thing, acetone ("foam gun cleaner") doesnt seem to do much to the old hard foam - several others on this thread have said brake cleaner or petrol - any experience with this?

@ultimatehandyman

7 жыл бұрын

I've not tried them, but I would imagine they would both work

@galehess6676

6 жыл бұрын

brake cleaner can degrade many things. I'm going to try this myself

thanks so much! Fixed my gun fine, very happy!

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

Soaking in some strong solvent overnight might have been a good idea too, clean off the last remaining bits of residue. Expanding foam is wonderful stuff just hate the clean up afterwards!

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Zed Man One of the best inventions ever ;-) Thanks for the comment

Big help, thanks.

@ultimatehandyman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

Thanks a lot. It seems you've saved my gun and most of all I can continue in installing of door in our house.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Good video mate, I'm just going to attack my own sealed up foam gun, when replace with a new cartridge I always clean out the gun with the screw on cleaner and it's been OK, with all the hot weather, and not using as much I think the bit with ball bearing has clogged up so very informative video, so thanks very much, great channel 👍🏻

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it 😉

Thank You. Very useful. I'll try to clean my blocked foam gun.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

After rough cleaning, soak all metal parts in acetone (main ingredient in foam cleaner) overnight, wipe remains with paper towel. Should've worked for the spring as well

great video thanks man

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks, going to give this a go now.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with it ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

Great vid! just stripped mine today, after seeing this.

@ultimatehandyman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

Great video

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Thank you. This brought our whole family back together. Except for the ones still in prison of course.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

😂

Good video, I've lost count how many of those guns I've thrown away because of blocking, and as it happens the one I have now is blocked, so I think it's high time to spend a bit of time on fixing it instead of spending more money

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

👍

Bravo!Thanks.

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

Thanks to those who mentioned acetone, it worked this time. I'll try petrol too and soak the parts should things get FUBAR altogether.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

👍

THANK YOU dude

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

I always use acetone it's the best cleaning solution saves alot of time.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Bought a gun and Soudal low expansion foam to fill gaps around hardwood windows to old stonework. Didn't use it all so thought it would be ok for the next time - big mistake! A few months passed and the next time gun didn't work - Polyurethane in the part where the spring and ball bearing are housed ( 5:20 in the video) was crystalised rock solid. Spent an hour tring to pick it away as soaking in Acetone didn't soften it at all. Had to get a replacement spring. Next time i will take the foam tube off at the end of the job, even if it's not empty, bin it or cap it if possible, and screw on the Acetone cleaner cannister to purge the wet foam through the gun completely.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, foam guns can be a pain- if you are not using them regularly. At least you fixed yours eventually Thanks for the comment 👍

Great vid, as it made me realise they can be cleaned but time is money so Toolstation here I come.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Try foam gun cleaner spray from screwfix

Excellent video matey, followed it exactly and my previously condemned gun is now as good as new - Mine was a Screwfix No Nonsense Foam Applicator Gun so saved me £24 for a new one. It looks just like your Everbuild gun so I guess they are the same.

@ultimatehandyman

7 жыл бұрын

They could well be the exact same gun. Thanks for the comment ;-)

Good video but to make the cleaning easier I used evo stick solvent cleaner and soaked the small parts in a small tub for 30 mins works brilliant

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@sidofmidd

4 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman welcome

Really useful video thanks - what socket did you use to undo the central valve? My 13mm socket is too small and 14mm too big!

@ultimatehandyman

6 жыл бұрын

I can't remember now, but the socket set is metric. Perhaps yours is a different make of gun? Thanks for the comment

@deadpyrat2243

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a 13.5mm .........XD lol sorry had to say something Maybe a standard size 1/2 in socket might work

@grahambleach

Жыл бұрын

Turns out I have this size too. It’s a 14mm nut that I rounded off because it’s stuck hard.😊 For anyone else in the same situation I solved the problem using a pick with a right angled end to scrape the foam away from the spring and then push the bearing down and free it up

@ronanpoint6856

Жыл бұрын

At 8:30 you can just make out '14mm' on his socket. I too have a gun where that nut is between 13 and 14mm (Dearest one from Toolstation). Couldn't get that nut off so made do with poking a screwdriver through the nut hole and pressing the ball a few times. Now working.

Thanks

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome

So, found this as I was a having the same issue with my gun. Only used it once really. Took it apart, everything was clean where the ball bearing and spring /washer were which concerned me. Put everything back together......nothing. Same issue, dunno why maybe I’ve got a duff one. hoping screwfix will replace it. Due to the covid19 lockdowns I had to try to fix it as it was needed.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Screwfix are normally pretty good with things like that. Thanks for the comment 👍

Life saver

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Surprise suprise! Look who has an awesome video on it

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

With over 800 videos, there is one to cover pretty much anything to do with DIY 😂

@mohammedimran4439

Жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman 800+ 😳😳

A solvent upvc fame cleaner dissolves uncured foam, and is not as strong as some solvents.

@ultimatehandyman

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Sloan Thanks for the info ;-)

@kevinchamberlain7928

8 жыл бұрын

Gonna try this! Do you mean the water "coloured" smelly stuff or the cream type?

Nice video. Congrats. I repaired mine as well but it is leaking. The needle goes well but under pressure the gun is leaking on the front. I did not see in the video when the gaskets were putting back. Is it possible that your gun does not need them ?

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, all the guns are different, depending on the manufacturer.

Brake cleaner . . . job done

@luctessier2215

4 жыл бұрын

Acetone is the key for cleaning!

How does the cleaner help? Does it disolve any uncured foam or anything?

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

jonnno100 I only used the cleaner to test the gun. You can use the cleaner to clean the gun when the foam is not cured, but it's a waste of time and money. You are better off just leaving the gun on the cartridge, then swap it over when empty. As long as you use the foam gun every few months it will be fine. I left this a bit too long between uses- hence the blocked gun. Thanks for the comment

Good video. Have slightly different problem. the spring does not shut the trigger so I have to unscrew, remove the spring and punch the pin to shut the gun. Wasted some foam refills. Any ideas ?

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

It might be time to get a new gun, unless you can get some replacement parts for it. Thanks for the comment 👍

What about soaking the smaller parts in a solvent - wouldn't that remove the hardened foam, especially around the spring?

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Jo Baecker Yes, people have suggested petrol. Thanks for the comment

In your opinion what's the best foam gun? I bought so many and they always block or keep foaming after I use them even when I I tighten

@ultimatehandyman

8 жыл бұрын

+cadillac2003cts This one is ok, it's made by Everbuild. The foam is normally ok for a couple of months before it hardens in this gun (but it is not normal foam). Unless you are using the foam every couple of weeks is probably best to either clean the gun after use with a proprietary foam gun cleaner, or buy tins of foam with the applicator tubes attached.

How long did this take in real time? Was it about 20-25 mins. Thanks stay blessed and stay safe 👍🏼

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

I would imagine it took that long. It's hard to say, as jobs can take 5 times longer when filming them! Thanks for the comment

I know this is an older video, but I am wondering if the gun could have been soaked in acetone for a more thorough cleaning. And maybe use "brake cleaner" to spray some of the gunk off.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would probably work 👍

@linestorairata360

2 жыл бұрын

Try a £5 spray gun cleaner from screwfix.

@roryosullivan9179

Жыл бұрын

Bluetooth

@robf9562

Жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman I've tried acetone UH, it doesn't work.

Where do you get spare parts like the Nylon Bush for the ball bearing

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

No idea, sorry

What size socket did you use? I've tried a 14mm but just a little to big & 13mm just won't fit!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, sorry!

In the US the ones sold commercially are made with cheap components that will ruin when you try to take it apart. I have lost two within a year from each other because everything stripped when I attempted to unscrew them.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

😱

Great video. I was wondering if it was more cost effective to just clean the gun out when I need it next instead of getting a can of gun cleaner. This video answers my question.

@ultimatehandyman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment ;-)

Can anyone tell me how long I can leave a can of foam connected to the gun once I've finished using it? I've got to seal behind 9 room thermostats and them I probably won't use the gun for a long time, maybe a year or so. The foam can says never remove a partially used can. Thank you for posting this video, might be a good idea to remove the stuffing gland nut before pulling the needle out in case hard material scratches the gland seal.Kind Regards . . . Andy 29th Jan 2020

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

There are probably lots of variables, such as the temperature that the gun is stored at etc. I have always had problems as I can go years without using the gun. Thanks for the comment 👍

@AndyDaviesByTheSea

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hello, Where did you get your mole grip from.? Do you have a link to them?

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Can't remember where I got them, but they sell similar ones on eBay- bit.ly/35tQAs5 👍

@peterwilliams6188

2 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman thank you Sir

I must admit , I was expecting more use of solvents when I first saw the state that the gun was in. N.

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Neil George Thanks Neil, Solvents would have probably made the job easier!

Thanks Man!😂

@ultimatehandyman

8 ай бұрын

The coach screw and plug will definitely work in brick. Not sure about the concrete screws, I have read some marketing material, which says you can use them on bricks, but I’m not sure if that’s a good idea, as you might drill into the hollow part of the brick! Thanks for the comment 👍

Thank you, I’ll go and get it out the bin....

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

I got a few of these banging around my garage, all bunged up. Some last years, some weeks. One of these days I'll strip them all. I know about the solvent and recommend it for cleaning fresh (Uncured) foam out. It should be sluiced through the gun before every new can of foam but is there a chemical which dissolves the dry PU foam, anyone, please?

@ultimatehandyman

8 жыл бұрын

People have suggested petrol in the past, but I have never tried it- yet!

@piee683

7 жыл бұрын

+Ultimate Handyman cellulose thinners

the video shows all I needed to know, but before driving 15 miles each way for a can of cleaner would a spray can of WD40 suffice to check the gun is working after a clean. Ive inherited an old gun gunged up and dont want to spend any more than needed as a diyer I would normally buy the can and nozzle and bin after use as its an infrequent use.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think that would work. The foam gun cleaner screws onto the foam gun!

Can you just soak it with acetone?

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

You can try that. Thanks for the comment 👍

Why didn't you use any foam cleaner during the disassembly?

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Foam cleaner is for uncured foam, not cured foam. Thanks for the comment

@ooltimu

3 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman Acetone then? Wouln't it have been easier and more efficient than scraping the parts?

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

@@ooltimu I cleaned the gun with what I had available at the time ;-)

The labor costs to clean one of these is greater than the cost to make it.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

👍

I wonder if there is some chemical that would dissolve the foam.

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

He Ka You can buy a gun cleaner for uncured foam, which is what I used to test the gun. You can buy foam eater but I have never used it so I don't know if it's any good or not. Thanks for the comment

@parmorama

6 жыл бұрын

Acetone (nail varnish remover) will dissolve PU foam, Polystyrene etc.

Nail polish remover, I get it from a £1 shop.

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Stephen McKeown I'll try that when the girlfriend goes out- she has loads of it ;-) Thanks for the comment

use acetone!

Trouble with mine is that I have a new foam cartridge on mine and it's not working!!! Gonna have to sacrifice this tube I feel..... Gonna be very messy !

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

As long as the valve is not stuck in, you should only lose a bit- but if the valve is stuck, be prepared for a empty tin! Thanks for the comment 👍

@paulstuder2468

3 жыл бұрын

Ultimate Handyman thanks so much for your vid! Very helpful. Didn’t lose really anything as the valve was stuck fast and it hadn’t depressed the cartridge valve. Freed up everything and now going fine. Question: do the foam cartilages age, or go out of date, as mine really do not seem to have a lot of “zing” in them?

Also if u soak it in petrol it makes it like new

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Mark Oliver I'll try that next time. Thanks for the tip ;-)

@kevinchamberlain7928

8 жыл бұрын

This is what I'm looking for! So petrol dissolves the dry foam?

Acetone will dissolve all the foam instead of cleaning it mechanically after you have it all apart.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I'll try that at some point 👍

@robf9562

Жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman No it won't, Ive tried using acetone to remove cured foam.

I can’t push the needle thru. My trigger is busted . I’m using a AMFPRO

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

😱

I have like 3 clogged guns already.......

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

😱

Why not clean with Aceton?

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Christoffer Odden Will that clear a blocked gun? Where do you get it? Thanks for the comment

@ChristofferOdden

9 жыл бұрын

Well, the foamgun cleaner is basicly acetone. But I don't know where you can get it in UK. I would guess either a hardware store or the pharmacy.

@Ribeirasacra

9 жыл бұрын

***** he means acetone better known as nail polish remover Boots and Superdrug sell this, in small quanaties.

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Christoffer Odden Thanks ;-)

@ultimatehandyman

9 жыл бұрын

Ribeirasacra Thanks ;-)

Think I would have stripped it down and dropped it into some petrol.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

One night in a acetone will do the trick

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Or just buy a can of cleaner!

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Foam cleaner does not work on hardened foam. Thanks for the comment