Can anyone describe the flow rate? Like in a comparison? ie, like elmer's glue, like motor oil etc? And, what's the compressive strength? Thanks.
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It has a motor oil consistency for about 24 hours. Think a 5-10 weight oil.
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I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.comTelephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
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The amount of time to extract oil(s) depends on viscosity and temperature of the oil. Higher viscosity and lower temperatures will increase the amount of time to extract fluids. Also compressed air vs hand pump will affect extraction too. I have used this extractor for power steering fluid, brake fluid, 5W-30 & 10W30 motor oils. I have not used compressed air only the hand pump and the extraction rate is good. I have not timed extraction rates. I have worked professionally in the automotive repair industry for over 30 years and have used numerous extractors and for a low cost extractor this is a very good one. In answer to the second question you must pour the fluid out out of the reservoir tank. This extractor is not designed to "pump" the fluid back out. Simply remove the fluid inlet coupler from the fluid outlet housing and pour fluid out. I will say the first time you remove the the coupler it does require a little force. So make sure it is clean before removal. Also, be aware if you store the hoses in the storage tube fluid collects in the bottom from the hoses draining residual fluid. It will drain out when when you tip the assembly upside down to drain the reservoir tank.
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From reading the Festool blogs, I understand that this is a problem. Though, frankly, given some of the ridiculously-detailed issues that some of these folks seem to have, it may not be a problem for anyone but super-anal retentive folks. Anyway, just for funsies, I tried connecting it to my ShopVac using clear vinyl tubing, and it did make it flow less than smoothly over plywood. I then poked a couple of holes in the tubing, and the suction strength went down and allowed the sander to flow more smoothly. It didn't solve the fact that the ShopVac is crazy loud, however. Hope this helps.
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Good luck; not too fluid motion. Built like a tank though, and worth the shot. I'd give it a try. Buy one and hit it with some wd-40.
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I would give it a try since the viscosity would be similar. My unit could not maintain suction and it took a long time then it was very slow. Running the engine to heat up the oil and thin out the fluid.
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Greetings; As far as I could figure, the flow rate was NOT adjustable at all. Attaching the different little spray nozzles is really the only "adjustment" available on this unit. We enjoyed it and were very disappointed when it didn't even last the summer. Hope you have better luck if you purchase!!
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I can't answer for everyone, but I did use it diluted with water in a spray bottle since I was drilling a hole in the frame of my Subaru Outback rather than using it with a drill press. No real options there.
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I use it to spray concrete retarder, it does a nice job with a nice even mist and a good range. You can buy different tips so I'd think it would work with different viscosities. It's really well built with high quality parts, will last a long time
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There is actually a lot of glue in the bottles you have to break the seal that keeps the glue in with a pin or something. Then you can actually get to the glue unlike whoever said there wAs only a drop lol. They are full. It dries fast it holds strong. I do my own uv gel nails and use this to secure the tips..
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Hi Randy. I looked, but there was no mention of viscosity on the vial? I can tell you that it is a fairly low viscosity oil, since it is quite thin, and flows very rapidly. This silicone oil is used in the compression chambers of the springer, or nitro piston guns, where a petroleum based oil may result in a dangerous combustion.
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I have no idea which flow rate I have. I love my faucet though. I find that the hand held spray nozzle has more power. Exceptional value.
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Sorry. I don't know. I've never had a problem with the flow. My Siroflex produces a strong flow.
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Ditto cap'n Ed , another product that I feel is stronger is Loctite 1390595 10-Ounce Cartridge PL Premium Construction Adhesive.Just my 2 cents worth.Don
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I tried using the plastic tip/tube on the end and it drastically reduced the flow. Although it still did come out just at about 5-10% the normal speed with the trigger/set srcrew set to the max. So my answer is it kinda/sorta works. Hope this helps.
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It's 50/50 on the mixture ratio. You don't have to be that accurate, I usually put some on a wax paper, then put about the same size of the other bottle next to it then mix them together with a tooth pick or something I can throw away. BTW Isopropyl alcohol can be used to clean up the area around what you glue as long as the mixture has not setup.
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I don't know the viscosity of the anti slip material you reference. I can tell you that we use this sprayer to spray diesel fuel, and it works fine.