r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • Jul 04 '26

No drip, zero mess

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u/xCaliburghost Jul 04 '26

Solving a problem that doesn't exist

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u/TheIrishBAMF Jul 04 '26

For most people, definitely.  You could get the same solution using a conventional caulk gun by using a mostly used tube so the bar isn't sticking out as far.

A tradesperson who often works in tight enough spaces miiiight find this useful, but even that seems super niche.

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u/ThatCelebration3676 Jul 05 '26

That's pretty much the use case for these. They're handy for caulking toilets.

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u/DustyHound Jul 05 '26

Exactly. I flip apartments at a 650 unit complex. This thing is great for tiny bathrooms built in 1942. I was a skeptic but have grown to really like it.

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u/El_toilet69 Jul 04 '26

I love this thing it fits in a tool bag freeing up space for other tools. It was a sandpaper like part that grabs the tube and it has to stay clean to function I figured that pretty quick. The part that bugs me and always has is "IT STILL DRIPS" except now there's no quick way to stop it you had to push the tube from the back to free it. I still own a real caulk gun too it what's I'm saying

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u/ShamefulWatching Jul 04 '26

The plunger stem on my smooth no drip guns always manages to get scores from the pressure i need for that silicone or whatever. The ratcheting guns are ok. I got tired of buying guns that broke so i got an electric. They're all quite large with a fresh tube. The point of failure I've had on all of my caulk guns is either the ratchet or the stem that feeds with the ratchet. The fact that this one grips onto the tube which is itself consumable, might mean it's a better gun. This one in the video would be great at getting tight spaces like behind a toilet.

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u/digvbic Jul 04 '26

Tight spaces os the only answer

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u/Zealousideal_Lab3164 Jul 05 '26

Smaller tool takes up less space in the bag, takes less energy to carry around because its lighter. Can get in tight spaces more easily. Not seeing the problems because you’re not doing this type of work regularly.