Fixing loose valves

[bumpy]

Every now and again, particularly with vintage valves, the glass bottle is 'loose' from the base.

The valves still work fine, but it would be nice to re-glue the two bits together. But what do you use?

[struth]

Heard of folk using clear nail varnish. Couple of coats.1 for sealing old cement and then one for resticking.

[walpurgis]

Needs to be reasonably heat resistant, whatever is used.

Silicone adhesives are very heat resistant, but are too flexible for this job.

Something like this might do maybe: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vitcas-Stove-Rope-Seal-Adhesive-Heat-Resistant-Rope-Seal-Glue-Black-30ml-/351811898259?hash=item51e99f8b93:g:giEAAOSw6n5Xsyv p

[Getgaff]

I've had success in the past by injecting the wife's nail polish remover (acetone???) into the base to soften the existing glue. Allow it to dry and presto! Secure base.

[Yomanze]

I've had success in the past by injecting the wife's nail polish remover (acetone???) into the base to soften the existing glue. Allow it to dry and presto! Secure base.
Smart solution! And yes acetone, make sure you don't get fragranced or non-acetone removers ha ha.

[nthall]

Naptha, and a heat gun. Outside. I've never thought of trying acetone.

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