I want to use it for alkyd paint, which is viscous (almost like honey). Will this handle viscous liquids?
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Elshad, From the research I was able to do on your question, this is what I've gathered: The product description gives this info: Liquids unsuitable for the seripettor pro include, but are not limited to: Hydrofluoric acid, or other chemicals that attack polypropylene, PTFE, ETFE, FEP, PFA, alumina-ceramic, platinum-iridium, and borosilicate glass, carbon disulfide, density exceeding 2.2g/cm3, viscosity exceeding 150mm2/s (10mL instrument), 75mm2/s (25mL instrument) vapor pressure exceeding 500mbar. Temperature of instrument and reagents must be between 59 and 104F (15 and 40C). Agar culture media to 140F (60C). I looked up alkyd paints on Wiki, and read that there can be different viscosities depending on the manufacturing process and quality of the paint. So, my answer would be as long as the paint has a viscosity of less than 150 sq.mm./s. Since you work with the paint, you're definitely more knowledgeable than I am on that. I hope this helps. Regards, Emmanuel Rodriguez, B.B.A., M.S. Pacific Star Corporation 6027 South Loop East Houston, TX 77033 tel: 713-527-0889 fax: 713-481-8423 emmanuel@pfstar.com Visit us at www.pfstar.com
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No, Vaseline does not "run" - it is too thick. It will only work for liquids - things that "flow".
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It will handle it. You better clean it good afterwards. I only used water base paints that were extrenely easy to clean.
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I probably wouldn't use this particular product for that application since liquid is involved. This stuff works great on some things but it dries very rigid and most plastic fuel tanks either flex somewhat or are exposed to vigorous vibrations. I had to repair a plastic fuel tank on my riding mower but instead of this, I used an epoxy that I bought at Walmart that was made for plastics and it worked great. Loctite made it I think.
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Hi. It can, but probably not recommended. It might feel a little weird - oily, in fact, as it is slow to evaporate. For hand cleaning purposes, if one needs a solvent, the traditional lacquer thinner is more effective, and more cost effective. I would recommend a prompt followup after using solvents for hand-cleaning, with a final washing with soap and water, and you should be tidy and good to go.
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it works well for pancakes, but i doubt that heavy viscosity fluids would pass easily. there is a professional model for about $100 that would work.
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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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This product is pretty viscous, but will flow and seek its own level. I don't know how even of a coating you would get on a rounded surface.
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I haven't used it for that. But you could possibly go online and look at the manual to see if it is recommended. I think you can spray pretty much anything with this machine as long as you get to the proper viscosity.
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Yes...the viscosity is very low so the solution will flow freely and thin on the surface coated.
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I found that it doesn't work great for thicker oils. With all oils you are going to have some buildup which can damage it's efficiency, the occasional cleaning cannot hurt. Mostly I use mine for soy sauce. We eat a lot of rice in my house and we can quickly burn through a large bottle of soy sauce. With this I can create an even dispersement of sauce without having to drown my food.
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It should be able to handle oil-based stain, properly thinned per directions with the stain. I would not attempt to use latex paint with this gun.
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If you have sprayed this substance with other sprayers before, I would think it could. But, I do not have first hand experience with a "molasses based"substance. My thought is, the liquid has to be fluid enough so that it will flow rather than thick and syrupy. Otherwise, it wouldn't even get into the container.
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No it won't it's just for liquids anything thicker it won't mix. Just mixes doesn't blend.
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I personally would not use it for a lubricant, i use distilled water in a spray bottle. but like peanut says "sure can" then go for it...
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Yes. That is how I use it. Do not dilute the fluid - just pour it into the refill spray bottle.
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yes...I used it for spray painting using oil based semi transparent stain...worked out very well