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Old 08-14-23, 12:22 AM
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Bill Kapaun
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Originally Posted by Moe Zhoost
Opened Rema glue tubes can last for years. The trick is to squeeze the air out of the tube so that there's a slight convex meniscus of glue peeking out the opening. Then screw the cap on tight.
+1
Had my 1st flat in about 4-5 years and my opened REMA tube of glue was still fresh. Probably about 2/3 gone.
Waste a drop. It pays.

I use a similar concept for my gasoline power equipment.
Fill the tank to the brim after use and reduce dead air space to an absolute minimum.
Bought my Honda mower in 1990 and never a carb problem.

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