Empty Mastic Tubes?

Discussion in 'Just Talk' started by fred812, Feb 21, 2022.

  1. fred812

    fred812 Screwfix Select

    Anyone know a source of empty mastic tubes, all the ones I'm finding seem quite expensive.
     
  2. Tilt

    Tilt Screwfix Select

  3. fred812

    fred812 Screwfix Select

    Thanks but £0.72 each plus £10 postage make that a bit pricey! I only want a couple.
     
  4. WillyEckerslike

    WillyEckerslike Screwfix Select

    I throw them away! If only I knew......
     
  5. fred812

    fred812 Screwfix Select

    I suppose I should clarify that I want empty tubes that I can reuse.
     
  6. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

  7. fred812

    fred812 Screwfix Select

    Thanks, I had tried eBay but must have missed those.
     
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  8. MRY

    MRY Screwfix Select

    Crikey. I chucked out a lot last week, maybe a dozen and a half. They are a nuisance to get rid of.
     
  9. fred812

    fred812 Screwfix Select

    Just a bit of an update - I used the ones that koolpc mentioned above.
    They did the job. Not sure how many uses I'll get from them though.
    Main problem is getting the plunger out after each use. Pretty sure I'll damage them (or me) at some point. You need a pretty strong stick or bar to push the plunger back out. I guess that's why they have the larger nozzles. I thought maybe the nozzle end might unscrew but not the case.
    Also they were slightly too long for my No Nonsense Heavy Duty Sealant Gun and had to be trimmed slightly.
    Bit pricey but seems to be a captive market.
     
  10. Rosso

    Rosso Screwfix Select

    Get one of your broken mastic guns, or buy a crappy one. cut off the piston bit, and use it back to front
     
  11. fred812

    fred812 Screwfix Select

    What for, pushing the plunger back out?
     
  12. Rosso

    Rosso Screwfix Select

    Yes
     

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