How to refill an aerosol can

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How to refill an aerosol can

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I had no idea you could do this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWIL_jhk-y8
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Interesting way to save a few bucks. I'm thinking you have to be real careful not to put too much air in there though.... KABOOM! Might not blow up the shop, but could make a serious mess when your cans get warm. Cool stuff.

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I was thinking the valve stem could also be used to read the pressure on a new can to know a safe pressure to put in.

Neat way to make an aerosol of ATF+acetone penetrating oil.
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If any of you guys try this, please post your results for us.
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I like the concept behind this, and the fact that it can be done.
There are two scary things here.... 1) If you over-pressurize the can,
like BP said, BOOM! 2) A clown figured out how to do this. ( watch the
end of the video where he labels the can "lube" ) -- I hate clowns!

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