DIYTried-and-true tip

Release the caulking gun before changing the cartridge

Change a cartridge in a caulking gun more easily by releasing the pressure first.

Time
⏱ 2 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Caulking gun
  • Silicone cartridge

How to do it

  1. Press the release lever at the rear of the gun.
  2. Pull the plunger all the way back.
  3. Lift the used cartridge carefully out of its holder.

Sources

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  • hausjournal.net (opens in a new tab)Drücken Sie den kleinen Entriegelungshebel am hinteren Ende der Pistole und ziehen Sie den Kolben vollständig zurück.“ ; „Dies verringert den Druck auf die Kartusche und erleichtert deren Entfernung.

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