505 shelf life?
 

Tried to use my 505 spray today and it didn't spray, kind of dribbled and streamed. Ran down my fingers and even burned a little. From the store name on the price tag I realize it was 4 yrs ago that I bought it. Too old?

I wonder if the nozzle is clogged - try rinsing it in warm water.

IF it's a clogged nozzle, it can be prevented after use by turning the can upside down and spraying it a second or two until air comes out. This will clear the nozzle of any glue that could harden and clog it.

Excellent hint, but this is a preventative measure. You have to do this every time you use it, not when it's gummed up. Right now, I'd try the warm water tip

I had similar happen last year.
Here's a thread that I did at the time .......

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...m-t283188.html

When I went to the LQS, theonly answer I got at the LQS was that it was too old.

I would possibly have accepted it ....... if it happened right from when I started using it. However, being that it had worked for a few uses (see the thread), I was not happy with that as the answer.

In the end the LQS, gave me 1/2 off on a new can. I thought that was fair, knowing that they could have just said, tough!

Since then, I have heard that the propellant in the cans only last so long .... so perhaps there was enough there for me to use the first few times without problems and then it was somewhat "defunct" when I went to use it the next time.

Good Luck!

I like Heat n Bond basting spray better. It seems to have more holding power. It smells less and cost less. I buy it at Walmart.

Ugh! I'm nearly out of 505 and since Hancock's went under, there's no place near me to buy it. I guess I need to check out what Walmart and Hobby Lobby has available. I doubt I would be quilting if I had to pin or sew-baste my quilts. I love 505!
Regarding the propellant leaking out; that's a disturbing thought, but I have tried to spray other products (like hair spray) that have sat around for a few years, and they seemed to have lost their oomph, whether I soak the nozzle or not.

Onebyone, is Heat n Bond heat activated?

I didn't understand it as the propellant "leaking" ......
..... more so, that with age, it lost its "oomph" and could not spray it out.

Maybe kind of like a soda pop going flat.

When I use any basting spray, the nozzle will get gummy. I have read hints of using baby wipes in the sewing room. Yesterday I had used a wipe and then was beginning to use a new can of basting spray. Light-bulb moment, wipe the nozzle before use and no gummy buildup.

I store the cans upside down after I use it and I also turn the can upside down and spray it in the wastebasket to get the propelling gas after using it on the quilt backing. Only a small amount comes out and then it won't escape if you put the can in a glass (with the lid on) and then shake it very well when you are ready to spray it on the next quilt batting.

Not that I know of. I have some that is probably six or seven years old and it's fine.

I have a can of 505 that is a few years old. Just so happens I used it the other day. Some of it came out like silly string. Luckily I didn't need much for what I was doing.

I just purchased a can of 505 but haven't used it yet...the spray I had before was Web Bond and I liked it a lot but I couldn't find it at my LQS this last time.

I'm sorry, it's Spray n Bond basting spray. Not Heat n Bond. I have the Heat n Bond spray and it is not for basting.

I had a can of 505 that I hadn't used in years and it was empty. Haven't had that happen except with 505.

My can kind of exploded out. It just oozed out all over the end of my machine and all over the wood floor. It was a mess...don't know if I will buy any more.

I had a can that just stopped spraying half way through. Did the warm water soak of the nozzle. Nothing worked, but can was half full. Sent an email to the customer service email on the can (in the fine print). Got a quick response from them that they had had some defective nozzles, and they sent me a new can in the mail. Was happy with that service. I love 505.
I shop around for prices, but find the larger cans priced well at Amazon, Overstock-com and Walmart-com.

Usually when the nozzle is clogged, soaking in hot water for a while will clear it. If it's still clogged you can take a pin and poke it in the hole in the center of the nozzle and clean it out.