Alumilite B side thickening...

[Justturnin]

Is it normal for the Alumilite B Side to become thicker as you go? It got to the point that I had to use a stick the sheer the blob off as I tried to weigh it in. Am I doing something wrong, storage wise? I keep it in the shop where it maybe hits 85 degrees right now. Should I keep it in the house?


I am really concerned because I am about to order a 5 gallon and need to prevent this.

 

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[ElMostro]

Just warm it up a little, it will thin up again.

Eugene.

 

[hunter-27]

Just warm it up a little, it will thin up again.

Eugene.

+1, it is more temp sensitive as far as viscosity goes.

 

[Justturnin]

Just warm it up a little, it will thin up again.

Eugene.

Thought about that but one of the thing I disliked about PR was the whole heating thing. Guess I gotta do what I gotta do. Thanks Guys.

Question,
If I pour what I need in a separate cup and heat it then add it to part A, will it cause an issue if I pour what remains back in the container w/ the rest of the Part B? OOOOr since Part B needs to be heated will it cause an issue if I heat part B and mix my color in there then add part A to the mix, kind of reverse order?

 

[ElMostro]

Just warm it up a little, it will thin up again.
Eugene.

Thought about that but one of the thing I disliked about PR was the whole heating thing. Guess I gotta do what I gotta do. Thanks Guys.
Question,
If I pour what I need in a separate cup and heat it then add it to part A, will it cause an issue if I pour what remains back in the container w/ the rest of the Part B? OOOOr since Part B needs to be heated will it cause an issue if I heat part B and mix my color in there then add part A to the mix, kind of reverse order?

I don't see a problem with you doing this but putting the warm resin back in the container COULD attract some moister. If it's sunny where you are just put the container out in the sun, the resin does not need to get HOT just warm enough to get into the water state again.

Eugene

 

[hunter-27]

Just warm it up a little, it will thin up again.
Eugene.

Thought about that but one of the thing I disliked about PR was the whole heating thing. Guess I gotta do what I gotta do. Thanks Guys.
Question,
If I pour what I need in a separate cup and heat it then add it to part A, will it cause an issue if I pour what remains back in the container w/ the rest of the Part B? OOOOr since Part B needs to be heated will it cause an issue if I heat part B and mix my color in there then add part A to the mix, kind of reverse order?

I don't see a problem with you doing this but putting the warm resin back in the container COULD attract some moister. If it's sunny where you are just put the container out in the sun, the resin does not need to get HOT just warm enough to get into the water state again.

Eugene

I believe Aumilite recommends it stored above 70 (I think) to avoid it thickening too much. I only notice issues if I cast in winter without the shop heat on.

 

[LandfillLumber]

I had the very same issue the one and only time i bought Alumilite,and call the company up they replaced it no problem.I was told to warm it up by them,but they said I may need to do it everytime I use it(this was not okay with me).Call them up they will make it right.Good Luck,Victor