Slowing Down Resin?


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Gary
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Hi Folks,
I am a new member and live in the USA. I have a problem with my resin mixture going off too soon. I bought (medium) speed resin. It is supposed to have about 25-30 min pot life at 80deg. I live in South Carolina, and 80deg is pretty cool this time of year! The temp is expected to get to close to a 100deg this weekend, just as I plan on doing a lamination project. My question is how can I slowdown the reaction of the resin? I will be working outside, so no A/C to help. Would placing the resin in a fridge before mixing help? I know I can't reduce the hardener ratio to slow it down. Any ideas?
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Depending on ambient temperature,size of part,using the right harderner,use a harderner which gives you 2 hours     Working time remember when mixed in larger pots it can exotherm.
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