Fiberglass?
Q. Will fiberglass set up in cold weather? By cold, I mean between 0 and 20 degrees. I know it's not ideal, but I thought it might be a good project for over Christmas break. It won't be warm here again for months and doing this indoors or in a heated garage is not an option. Any specific information or personal experience would be appreciated! Also if you know of any good websites with general info on fiberglassing they would be appreciated too! Also, how does fiberglass hold up in cold weather over time? Like say a sub box in a vehicle. Will it crack? Thanks!
Asked by chromecranium - Mon Dec 10 12:42:08 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fiberglass will cure in just about any temprature. Because it is cold, it will take quite a while longer to set up though. A few remedies for this problem are: 1. Use more catalyst 2. Use a space heater or blow drier 3. Try to work during the warmest point in the day Regarding sub boxes, make sure to build up thickness to avoid having the box crack. Also, use rope to make ribs on the inside (lay rope and fiberglass over it) of the box to create structural integrity.
Answered by basicfiberglass - Wed Dec 12 02:23:19 2007
Q. Will fiberglass set up in cold weather? By cold, I mean between 0 and 20 degrees. I know it's not ideal, but I thought it might be a good project for over Christmas break. It won't be warm here again for months and doing this indoors or in a heated garage is not an option. Any specific information or personal experience would be appreciated! Also if you know of any good websites with general info on fiberglassing they would be appreciated too! Also, how does fiberglass hold up in cold weather over time? Like say a sub box in a vehicle. Will it crack? Thanks!
Asked by chromecranium - Mon Dec 10 12:42:08 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fiberglass will cure in just about any temprature. Because it is cold, it will take quite a while longer to set up though. A few remedies for this problem are: 1. Use more catalyst 2. Use a space heater or blow drier 3. Try to work during the warmest point in the day Regarding sub boxes, make sure to build up thickness to avoid having the box crack. Also, use rope to make ribs on the inside (lay rope and fiberglass over it) of the box to create structural integrity.
Answered by basicfiberglass - Wed Dec 12 02:23:19 2007
What is the correct way to prepare fiberglass bumper fillers for painting?
Q. I purchased aftermarket fiberglass bumper fillers to replace the dried and cracked plastic ones on my 1985 Buick Riviera. What is the correct way to prep them for painting (sanding, priming, etc.)? The fiberglass fillers are black. The car is a dark metallic blue.
Asked by Doctor Mike - Wed Apr 19 08:23:30 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sand with 220 grit sandpaper to get shine off then paint. Primer should not be needed at all unless you sand too much and you start seing glass fibers.
Answered by mroyusa2002 - Wed Apr 19 12:32:55 2006
Q. I purchased aftermarket fiberglass bumper fillers to replace the dried and cracked plastic ones on my 1985 Buick Riviera. What is the correct way to prep them for painting (sanding, priming, etc.)? The fiberglass fillers are black. The car is a dark metallic blue.
Asked by Doctor Mike - Wed Apr 19 08:23:30 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sand with 220 grit sandpaper to get shine off then paint. Primer should not be needed at all unless you sand too much and you start seing glass fibers.
Answered by mroyusa2002 - Wed Apr 19 12:32:55 2006
How do I install fiberglass insulation around wiring in walls?
Q. I am installing fiberglass insulation in my kitchen walls. I have some wiring going through the studs. How do insulate with wires in the way? Do I go behind or in front of them or not at all? Help!
Asked by gidge980 - Tue Jul 21 11:18:52 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Engage the advice of a licensed electrician. (See the link for details). In short, insulation reduced heat transfer and cables get warm when they carry current. So insulation around a cable prevents air circulation and increases the heating effect. Repeated overheating damages the insulation and carries a risk of fire. Therefore, a cable inside thermal insulation is effectively de-rated and you need to limit the current to a safe level. This means picking the right amperage for the circuit breakers, and might mean replacing existing ones with lower value. Do not insulate around light switches, and especially in the roof, any halogen downlights. Check local regulations on this.
Answered by J - Tue Jul 21 21:22:18 2009
Q. I am installing fiberglass insulation in my kitchen walls. I have some wiring going through the studs. How do insulate with wires in the way? Do I go behind or in front of them or not at all? Help!
Asked by gidge980 - Tue Jul 21 11:18:52 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Engage the advice of a licensed electrician. (See the link for details). In short, insulation reduced heat transfer and cables get warm when they carry current. So insulation around a cable prevents air circulation and increases the heating effect. Repeated overheating damages the insulation and carries a risk of fire. Therefore, a cable inside thermal insulation is effectively de-rated and you need to limit the current to a safe level. This means picking the right amperage for the circuit breakers, and might mean replacing existing ones with lower value. Do not insulate around light switches, and especially in the roof, any halogen downlights. Check local regulations on this.
Answered by J - Tue Jul 21 21:22:18 2009
Can you explain the difference between acyrlic vs. fiberglass tubs? What is better?
Q. I have to pick one out. I see a big price point difference and would prefer to buy the fiberglass tub because it is less expensive. Will the fiberglass tubs and showers last just as well?
Asked by flickalee - Tue Jan 27 22:09:15 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Acrylic is smoother and easier to keep clean. The wear surface is much thicker. Biggest drawback is that acrylic is much more difficult to repair and tends to spall (take big chips) when damaged. 90% of the tub and shower units that we install are fiberglass. The tubs in my house are fiberglass. I just coat them with gel gloss on installation and every 6 months after that. They stay clean and bright.
Answered by peanutbrain - Tue Jan 27 22:49:44 2009
Q. I have to pick one out. I see a big price point difference and would prefer to buy the fiberglass tub because it is less expensive. Will the fiberglass tubs and showers last just as well?
Asked by flickalee - Tue Jan 27 22:09:15 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Acrylic is smoother and easier to keep clean. The wear surface is much thicker. Biggest drawback is that acrylic is much more difficult to repair and tends to spall (take big chips) when damaged. 90% of the tub and shower units that we install are fiberglass. The tubs in my house are fiberglass. I just coat them with gel gloss on installation and every 6 months after that. They stay clean and bright.
Answered by peanutbrain - Tue Jan 27 22:49:44 2009
What thickness of fiberglass should I use?
Q. I want to do some custom fiberglass body pieces for my automobile. I checked online and found every type of fiberglass. For something durable and strong, what thickness / strength should I go for? What about like 10lb versus 1lb cloth?
Asked by PBPhreak - Thu Jan 3 12:55:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. depends on the formulation, some are very stong even when thin, and others are not strong even thick...
Answered by Magley64...AM - Thu Jan 3 12:59:13 2008
Q. I want to do some custom fiberglass body pieces for my automobile. I checked online and found every type of fiberglass. For something durable and strong, what thickness / strength should I go for? What about like 10lb versus 1lb cloth?
Asked by PBPhreak - Thu Jan 3 12:55:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. depends on the formulation, some are very stong even when thin, and others are not strong even thick...
Answered by Magley64...AM - Thu Jan 3 12:59:13 2008
How long do you have to live after inhaling fiberglass dust?
Q. I was mowing a property for someone that had old dried up fiberglass insulation for a dishwasher laying around. I accidently backed over it and it went everywhere. I quickly put my shirt over my face and stopped the mower. The fiberglass insulation had been dried in the sun for a long time and was breaking up and falling to pieces. Should I go to the doctor to get screened for cancer or lung failure? I'm freaking out!
Asked by -doozer- - Sun Jul 20 21:46:19 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go if you feel the need but I wouldn't worry too much, it is not that big of a deal.
Answered by bmoc2525 - Sun Jul 20 21:54:39 2008
Q. I was mowing a property for someone that had old dried up fiberglass insulation for a dishwasher laying around. I accidently backed over it and it went everywhere. I quickly put my shirt over my face and stopped the mower. The fiberglass insulation had been dried in the sun for a long time and was breaking up and falling to pieces. Should I go to the doctor to get screened for cancer or lung failure? I'm freaking out!
Asked by -doozer- - Sun Jul 20 21:46:19 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go if you feel the need but I wouldn't worry too much, it is not that big of a deal.
Answered by bmoc2525 - Sun Jul 20 21:54:39 2008
What are dangers of the residue from sanding hard fiberglass decks?
Q. Some outdoor decks here are made of fiberglass resin and matting with a gelcoat on top. When these crack, they are rough sanded and the residue flies everywhere. My neighbor is doing this repair and there is white "sawdust" type particles from it all over, including on my fruits, berries, herbs and my koi pond. And it can potentially be inhaled. This is different from fiberglass "wool", but what are the dangers here?
Asked by Steve S - Tue Jun 24 16:08:10 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if u stand next to him with a hose and suck the dust into your lungs I'm sure there would be harmful effects if hes spending a few days repairing his deck im quite sure the unborn children in the neighborhood will not be born deformed so when hes all done hose down your fruit trees sleep well knowing you ll wake up in the morning
Answered by just woundering - Tue Jun 24 16:20:50 2008
Q. Some outdoor decks here are made of fiberglass resin and matting with a gelcoat on top. When these crack, they are rough sanded and the residue flies everywhere. My neighbor is doing this repair and there is white "sawdust" type particles from it all over, including on my fruits, berries, herbs and my koi pond. And it can potentially be inhaled. This is different from fiberglass "wool", but what are the dangers here?
Asked by Steve S - Tue Jun 24 16:08:10 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if u stand next to him with a hose and suck the dust into your lungs I'm sure there would be harmful effects if hes spending a few days repairing his deck im quite sure the unborn children in the neighborhood will not be born deformed so when hes all done hose down your fruit trees sleep well knowing you ll wake up in the morning
Answered by just woundering - Tue Jun 24 16:20:50 2008
How good is a fiberglass flag pole for color guard?
Q. I'm trying to order a practice flag and I am looking at different poles. I found that the fiberglass pole is the only one that has the poles come in 6 feet. The other ones are 6'5 or higher. Is fiberglass a good pole that won't break? Or should I consider getting an alluminum pole?
Asked by lady_ellie - Sat Oct 27 23:54:45 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. get an aluminum because my sis grabbed our fiberglass pole and shards stuck in her hand and it really hurt her and u couldnt see the shards but then again aluminum gets hott
Answered by mad-dog - Sat Oct 27 23:58:06 2007
Q. I'm trying to order a practice flag and I am looking at different poles. I found that the fiberglass pole is the only one that has the poles come in 6 feet. The other ones are 6'5 or higher. Is fiberglass a good pole that won't break? Or should I consider getting an alluminum pole?
Asked by lady_ellie - Sat Oct 27 23:54:45 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. get an aluminum because my sis grabbed our fiberglass pole and shards stuck in her hand and it really hurt her and u couldnt see the shards but then again aluminum gets hott
Answered by mad-dog - Sat Oct 27 23:58:06 2007
Does breathing a little fiberglass have lasting effects on your respiratory system?
Q. I run a lot and have asthma, but I think I recently breathed in a little fiberglass from insulation under the hood of my car. I started experiencing a dry cough and some asthmatic symptoms. Will the effects of breathing fiberglass pass or somehow be removed from your body? I hope it doesn't affect my running.
Asked by Levi Grandt - Fri Jul 30 13:05:37 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I run a lot and have asthma, but I think I recently breathed in a little fiberglass from insulation under the hood of my car. I started experiencing a dry cough and some asthmatic symptoms. Will the effects of breathing fiberglass pass or somehow be removed from your body? I hope it doesn't affect my running.
Asked by Levi Grandt - Fri Jul 30 13:05:37 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
How can you tell if fiberglass attic insulation needs to be replaced?
Q. I had a contractor say that he needed to replace fiberglass batting with blown-in cellulose. A friend who is very knowledgeable went into the attic and said the fiberglass was still bright pink and did not appear to be compressed or damaged. He said that still being bright pink is a good sign that the insulation is still in great shape. I moved in 3 years ago and have no idea when the insulation was last replaced. Thanks!
Asked by Ico Jones - Mon Mar 3 10:57:28 2008 - - 7 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Insulation never has to be replaced unless it is compressed so far that it offers no R value and even then I would not replace it, just add more on top of it. The color has absolutely nothing to do with how old or good the insulation is. The color pink is just a dye. You should have a minimum of R-38 in a ceiling. It does not matter if it is fiberglass or blown in. Personally, I like to use fiberglass in case you have to access the ceiling for anything in the future such as wiring, etc. I ran R19 fiberglass with the ceiling joist (or trusses) and then ran another layer of R19 fiberglass perpendicular to it to overlap joints. Another note on the pink color. Owens Corning used the color as a marketing ploy but now they say their pink… [cont.]
Answered by BaseDeltaZero - Mon Mar 3 11:13:01 2008
Q. I had a contractor say that he needed to replace fiberglass batting with blown-in cellulose. A friend who is very knowledgeable went into the attic and said the fiberglass was still bright pink and did not appear to be compressed or damaged. He said that still being bright pink is a good sign that the insulation is still in great shape. I moved in 3 years ago and have no idea when the insulation was last replaced. Thanks!
Asked by Ico Jones - Mon Mar 3 10:57:28 2008 - - 7 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Insulation never has to be replaced unless it is compressed so far that it offers no R value and even then I would not replace it, just add more on top of it. The color has absolutely nothing to do with how old or good the insulation is. The color pink is just a dye. You should have a minimum of R-38 in a ceiling. It does not matter if it is fiberglass or blown in. Personally, I like to use fiberglass in case you have to access the ceiling for anything in the future such as wiring, etc. I ran R19 fiberglass with the ceiling joist (or trusses) and then ran another layer of R19 fiberglass perpendicular to it to overlap joints. Another note on the pink color. Owens Corning used the color as a marketing ploy but now they say their pink… [cont.]
Answered by BaseDeltaZero - Mon Mar 3 11:13:01 2008
How much should I pay for a fiberglass pool shell?
Q. I am going to meet with someone who has a fiberglass pool shell. I am not sure of the exact size but it is rectangle shape and looks fairly large (approx 40 x 20). How much money do think I should pay for the shell of the pool.
Asked by amydelcambre - Mon Mar 24 00:58:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. my dad owns a fiberglass pool business and he only pays $7,000 for the pool shell it is also lifetime warranty because it's a viking pool (www.vikingpools.com) he can hook you up with one for good price and ship worldwide
Answered by stamper - Fri Mar 28 03:48:01 2008
Q. I am going to meet with someone who has a fiberglass pool shell. I am not sure of the exact size but it is rectangle shape and looks fairly large (approx 40 x 20). How much money do think I should pay for the shell of the pool.
Asked by amydelcambre - Mon Mar 24 00:58:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. my dad owns a fiberglass pool business and he only pays $7,000 for the pool shell it is also lifetime warranty because it's a viking pool (www.vikingpools.com) he can hook you up with one for good price and ship worldwide
Answered by stamper - Fri Mar 28 03:48:01 2008
what is the comparison between cellulose and fiberglass insulation?
Q. We are insulting an older home (pre 1920). We are interested in puchasing the most effective long lasting insulation that we can find. We have talked with contractors; one says cellulose is the way to go; the other says fiberglass is the way to go. We would like to see a non-biased comparison of the two types of insulation. thank you.
Asked by Jennywren - Mon Jun 12 12:22:35 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would recommend fiberglas as it tends to hold its recovery over a longer period of time. If you opt for batts, you can install them yourself and save a few $. You can also go with a loose-fill (blown in ) product that in many areas require professional install.
Answered by nite92 - Mon Jun 12 21:15:40 2006
Q. We are insulting an older home (pre 1920). We are interested in puchasing the most effective long lasting insulation that we can find. We have talked with contractors; one says cellulose is the way to go; the other says fiberglass is the way to go. We would like to see a non-biased comparison of the two types of insulation. thank you.
Asked by Jennywren - Mon Jun 12 12:22:35 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would recommend fiberglas as it tends to hold its recovery over a longer period of time. If you opt for batts, you can install them yourself and save a few $. You can also go with a loose-fill (blown in ) product that in many areas require professional install.
Answered by nite92 - Mon Jun 12 21:15:40 2006
Can a fiberglass tub surround be removed and reunsed or will it break?
Q. We had a fiberglass tub surround installed and it was done very crooked with huge gaps. Can it be removed and reinstalled or will it break when we take it out?
Asked by momx2 - Thu Apr 24 15:17:02 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if it was a very new one you might have a slight chance, but if it has been there a while it will mostlikely crack. the only way it can be saved is if it was only mounted with screws, sometimes plumbers use liquid nails to secure them.
Answered by Rosco Turnbuckle - Thu Apr 24 18:23:51 2008
Q. We had a fiberglass tub surround installed and it was done very crooked with huge gaps. Can it be removed and reinstalled or will it break when we take it out?
Asked by momx2 - Thu Apr 24 15:17:02 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if it was a very new one you might have a slight chance, but if it has been there a while it will mostlikely crack. the only way it can be saved is if it was only mounted with screws, sometimes plumbers use liquid nails to secure them.
Answered by Rosco Turnbuckle - Thu Apr 24 18:23:51 2008
How to repair a hole in a fiberglass boat when it continues to seep water?
Q. We have a small hole on the bottom of our boat. It will not stop seeping water to fix it. It has not been in the water since last fall ! We have a bondo fiberglass repair kit, We thought it was dry and put one layer on. Went back the next day to do another layer and it was wet and still seeping water. We have been waiting forever for this boat to dry to fix it. Is there anything that we can fix it with while its wet ?
Asked by Mary K - Wed Mar 21 17:41:04 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not use BONDO..(which is polyester resin) to repair...You need to use Epoxy resin. Polyester resin is fine when you build a boat, but for repairs get a West systems epoxy kit. The nice thing about expoxy is that it generates heat while it cures which will help dry out some of that moisture. Before you start tho, I would put a heat lamp on the area, or a heat gun, (use care to not get anything too hot) to dry our as much moisture as possible. Make sure you rough up the area where the leak is so that the repair will stick. West systems has video and phamplets to show you how to use it. You can use filler to thicken the epoxy and even lay down new fiberglass cloth to reinforce the area. Epoxy can be blended and sanded with grinders and… [cont.]
Answered by David B - Wed Mar 21 23:44:40 2007
Q. We have a small hole on the bottom of our boat. It will not stop seeping water to fix it. It has not been in the water since last fall ! We have a bondo fiberglass repair kit, We thought it was dry and put one layer on. Went back the next day to do another layer and it was wet and still seeping water. We have been waiting forever for this boat to dry to fix it. Is there anything that we can fix it with while its wet ?
Asked by Mary K - Wed Mar 21 17:41:04 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not use BONDO..(which is polyester resin) to repair...You need to use Epoxy resin. Polyester resin is fine when you build a boat, but for repairs get a West systems epoxy kit. The nice thing about expoxy is that it generates heat while it cures which will help dry out some of that moisture. Before you start tho, I would put a heat lamp on the area, or a heat gun, (use care to not get anything too hot) to dry our as much moisture as possible. Make sure you rough up the area where the leak is so that the repair will stick. West systems has video and phamplets to show you how to use it. You can use filler to thicken the epoxy and even lay down new fiberglass cloth to reinforce the area. Epoxy can be blended and sanded with grinders and… [cont.]
Answered by David B - Wed Mar 21 23:44:40 2007
Can a fiberglass shower/tub insert floor be fixed?
Q. I have a one piece fiberglass shower/tub insert in a bathroom. A spot on the floor of the tub has indented and started collecting a puddle of water after each use. It's about 1 foot in diameter and is leaving some soap film and such after use. Can this be fixed or will I be forced to change the entire insert?
Asked by Les R - Fri Jan 4 12:33:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It can be repaired; call a bathtub repair company.
Answered by insp99999 - Fri Jan 4 15:38:19 2008
Q. I have a one piece fiberglass shower/tub insert in a bathroom. A spot on the floor of the tub has indented and started collecting a puddle of water after each use. It's about 1 foot in diameter and is leaving some soap film and such after use. Can this be fixed or will I be forced to change the entire insert?
Asked by Les R - Fri Jan 4 12:33:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It can be repaired; call a bathtub repair company.
Answered by insp99999 - Fri Jan 4 15:38:19 2008
What happens if a torch down roof is applied without the fiberglass membrane?
Q. My dad helped me get into my house by fixing roof repairs that needed to be made. He put a new roof in and applied new torch down but he did not put a fiberglass membrane down. It rained and now there are leaks in both of the areas that he "fixed". Is the fiberglass membrane essential to maintaining the water-tight integrity of a roof using torch down?
Asked by battleb0rn - Mon Nov 23 00:31:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you just want to fix the leak then follow the link for instructions.
Answered by Karla - Mon Nov 23 09:24:41 2009
Q. My dad helped me get into my house by fixing roof repairs that needed to be made. He put a new roof in and applied new torch down but he did not put a fiberglass membrane down. It rained and now there are leaks in both of the areas that he "fixed". Is the fiberglass membrane essential to maintaining the water-tight integrity of a roof using torch down?
Asked by battleb0rn - Mon Nov 23 00:31:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you just want to fix the leak then follow the link for instructions.
Answered by Karla - Mon Nov 23 09:24:41 2009
for styrofoam and fiberglass to have the same R-factor, what would the thickness ratio be?
Q. how thick would styrofoam insulation have to be to have the same R-factor as, for example, 3 inches of fiberglass insulation?
Asked by Lucky Bucky - Tue May 2 00:33:34 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. just looked it up. 1" styrofoam is R-3.4. Typ. 2x4 wall which is 3 1/2" is I believe R-13. Therefore, to get the same R you need 3.82" say about 3 7/8". basically, 4"
Answered by robling_dwrdesign - Tue May 2 01:43:03 2006
Q. how thick would styrofoam insulation have to be to have the same R-factor as, for example, 3 inches of fiberglass insulation?
Asked by Lucky Bucky - Tue May 2 00:33:34 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. just looked it up. 1" styrofoam is R-3.4. Typ. 2x4 wall which is 3 1/2" is I believe R-13. Therefore, to get the same R you need 3.82" say about 3 7/8". basically, 4"
Answered by robling_dwrdesign - Tue May 2 01:43:03 2006
can you mix fiberglass insulation and a rycycled cotton insulation together and use it to insulate your home?
Q. can you mix fiberglass insulation and a rycycled cotton insulation together and use it to insulate your home?
Asked by aaronsmith302@msn.com - Sun Nov 25 21:48:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is better not to mix two materials. You can have a layer of fiberglass then put the cotton on top or vise versa.
Answered by mike b - Sun Nov 25 23:25:27 2007
Q. can you mix fiberglass insulation and a rycycled cotton insulation together and use it to insulate your home?
Asked by aaronsmith302@msn.com - Sun Nov 25 21:48:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is better not to mix two materials. You can have a layer of fiberglass then put the cotton on top or vise versa.
Answered by mike b - Sun Nov 25 23:25:27 2007
How can I cut a barrel of unsaturated fiberglass resin into half?
Q. My family and I are going to have a barbecue, for that we need a barrel. The barrel we have once contained unsaturated fiberglass resin, there are still traces of it. We need to cut the barrel in half, but the problem is, the resin is very flammable, so it might blow up in the process of cutting it. So please suggest ways to cut the barrel into half without blowing it up. I'll give 5 points to the best answerer. I really need an answer, my holidays are almost up and we can't have a barbecue without cutting the barrel.
Asked by eyedia - Fri Oct 30 07:42:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is a very dangerous thing to do. You might try filling it with water then using a jig saw to cut it. Do not use a flame cutter whatever you do. But even a jig saw can make sparks, plus the motor has sparks in it. Also, after you have cut one side you would have to seal it back up with duct tape before you cut the other side, else the water will run out. Another way would be to use electrolytic erosion to cut the barrel. You need to fix a length of copper wire about 1/4" away from the (cleaned) metal, and immerse the whole thing in salt water. Then pass a current between the barrel and the wire until it corrodes away in a couple of days. This can be done under water and remotely, so it is pretty safe. But you need a DC power supply… [cont.]
Answered by Dave D - Fri Oct 30 13:21:48 2009
Q. My family and I are going to have a barbecue, for that we need a barrel. The barrel we have once contained unsaturated fiberglass resin, there are still traces of it. We need to cut the barrel in half, but the problem is, the resin is very flammable, so it might blow up in the process of cutting it. So please suggest ways to cut the barrel into half without blowing it up. I'll give 5 points to the best answerer. I really need an answer, my holidays are almost up and we can't have a barbecue without cutting the barrel.
Asked by eyedia - Fri Oct 30 07:42:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is a very dangerous thing to do. You might try filling it with water then using a jig saw to cut it. Do not use a flame cutter whatever you do. But even a jig saw can make sparks, plus the motor has sparks in it. Also, after you have cut one side you would have to seal it back up with duct tape before you cut the other side, else the water will run out. Another way would be to use electrolytic erosion to cut the barrel. You need to fix a length of copper wire about 1/4" away from the (cleaned) metal, and immerse the whole thing in salt water. Then pass a current between the barrel and the wire until it corrodes away in a couple of days. This can be done under water and remotely, so it is pretty safe. But you need a DC power supply… [cont.]
Answered by Dave D - Fri Oct 30 13:21:48 2009
if painting a fiberglass door,what kind of paint do you use?
Q. it is a fiberglass garagedoor,do I have to prime it and then paint it? what kind of primer and paint should I use?
Asked by boogie_19692000 - Mon Jun 19 15:06:44 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can probably just paint with Exterior Grade Latex paint...I have no problems over aluminum or fiberglass. Just make sure it is clean before you start to paint.
Answered by goldwing - Mon Jun 19 15:10:27 2006
Q. it is a fiberglass garagedoor,do I have to prime it and then paint it? what kind of primer and paint should I use?
Asked by boogie_19692000 - Mon Jun 19 15:06:44 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can probably just paint with Exterior Grade Latex paint...I have no problems over aluminum or fiberglass. Just make sure it is clean before you start to paint.
Answered by goldwing - Mon Jun 19 15:10:27 2006
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