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Title: Universal Blue
Post by: Chris_H on 08 March 2010, 12:37:27
I have just emailed Hylomar the following message:

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Good Day

I have just pierced a tube of Universal Blue straight from the package and it is solid.  For a non-setting sealant this seems unreasonable.

Your thoughts?

What response should I expect please?  >:(
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Welung666 on 08 March 2010, 13:22:49
Well it'll be one of two you'll get....

1) A sincere sounding apology and either a replacement or a refund...

2) Absolutely nothing at all!
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2010, 13:25:40
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I have just emailed Hylomar the following message:

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Good Day

I have just pierced a tube of Universal Blue straight from the package and it is solid.  For a non-setting sealant this seems unreasonable.

Your thoughts?

What response should I expect please?  >:(

I'd take it back to the shop I'd bought it from, your contract is with them, not Hylomar  :y  :y
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Kiksomass on 08 March 2010, 13:26:29
It's not funny really but that made me respond with a laugh ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Chris_H on 08 March 2010, 13:35:51
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I have just emailed Hylomar the following message:

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Good Day

I have just pierced a tube of Universal Blue straight from the package and it is solid.  For a non-setting sealant this seems unreasonable.

Your thoughts?

What response should I expect please?  >:(

I'd take it back to the shop I'd bought it from, your contract is with them, not Hylomar  :y  :y
I suspect I bought it last summer when I did the cambelt and cam cover gaskets but the supplier is not identified on the packaging even though there is a price sticker.

In view of the fault, I can't see the supplier being able to help much any way apart from swapping for a different brand if he stocks one.
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 March 2010, 13:38:20
Bought a tube from Halfrauds about 18 months ago and it was solid. >:(

Kevin
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Chris_H on 08 March 2010, 13:39:22
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It's not funny really but that made me respond with a laugh ;D ;D ;D
I'm glad you were amused.  It is quite humorous.  Just a shame when I thought it would solve my problem sealing the close-coupled cistern!

Parties in breweries spring to mind. ;D
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Chris_H on 08 March 2010, 13:41:00
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Bought a tube from Halfrauds about 18 months ago and it was solid. >:(

Kevin
That's good to know in case they try the "never happened before" line.

Also worth a note for potential users to avoid this one maybe?
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 March 2010, 13:42:42
I remember someone else had the same problem when I ranted about it at the time, so certainly not an isolated incident.

Kevin
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Chris_H on 08 March 2010, 14:58:43
Kevin

I can't locate your original post but Hylomar have asked me to return the tube so I will let all those interested know how it turns out.
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Chris_H on 11 March 2010, 10:57:00
Update

Have just had a 10 minute call from Hylomar's QA person who reports that the batch number is from 2005 so it's been on the supplier's shelf for too long.  Apparently you can deduce the date of manufacture from the code stamped on the end seal and it does release its solvent over time.

He also promised to send a couple of new tubes as replacements so that's good.

Question is whether I will find a use before these ones go solid?

It appears that "non-setting" means that it retains flexibility, not that it is still apply-able.
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 March 2010, 11:02:00
Sell them on a well known auction site. 
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Seth on 11 March 2010, 11:02:29
Seems like a reasonable gesture on their part Chris :y
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 March 2010, 11:05:36
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Seems like a reasonable gesture on their part Chris :y

It does.

Also it pays to complain, as so many people buy faulty damaged goods (especially at dhristmas time) and just bin them if they dont work properly and the fact it only cost a few quid.
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Seth on 11 March 2010, 11:10:01
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Seems like a reasonable gesture on their part Chris :y

It does.

Also it pays to complain, as so many people buy faulty damaged goods (especially at dhristmas time) and just bin them if they dont work properly and the fact it only cost a few quid.

My sentiments exactly mate :y
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 March 2010, 17:22:20
We always complain if things are faulty/sub standard and normally get vouchers/replacement as compensation.

We also write and compliment when things go well/exceed expectations and normally get vouchers as a thank you :y :y

Proof that it pays to compliment as well as complain ;D ;D
Title: Re: Universal Blue
Post by: Chris_H on 11 March 2010, 18:57:42
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We always complain if things are faulty/sub standard and normally get vouchers/replacement as compensation.

We also write and compliment when things go well/exceed expectations and normally get vouchers as a thank you :y :y

Proof that it pays to compliment as well as complain ;D ;D
Good on yer lazydocker.  I couldn't agree more. :y

Schools are one place where compliments can be made to good effect (if you're in that age bracket).  Some teachers fall of their chairs they get so little recognition!