ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area SEALOFF CEMENT HOW THE HECK!!!

New member and frist time posting gerat place.Dose any one know how the heck to get sealoff cement out of a seal off other than hamer and chisel.my hand is geeting tired and i have 30 more to go.Any help would be appreciated.

I use a vacuum to suck up loose pieces, sometimes I blow the conduit out after with an air compressor. I've used a drill with an old bit to cut through the compound. Usually use a screwdriver and a hammer and elbow grease

I read somewhere that vinegar softens it.
You would then be able to pull the wires through.
I don't know if it affects the insulation on the wire, though.
Also, I wouldn't re-use the seal-off because I dont think rer-application of the sealing compound would adhere to the old, hardened residual compound.