Spex Lite EPP beads for refoaming

[skidaddle]

I'm in the process of cutting up my tray to re-foam and I've been reading through all the threads looking for options. EPP sounds like the ticket and I found a company selling EPP beads. Spex Lite 5524B EPP beads. Has anyone tried these yet? Think they'd work? Price is $125 for 56 liters. You'd need a screen on any hull drain to keep the beads in but I don't think that's a huge problem.

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[Quinc]

That beats the hell out of cutting and shaping foam to fit! You might ask for a sample first and keep it submerged for a few weeks to see how they hold up. I have seen pool noodles become saturated with water and deteriorate.

 

[OCD Solutions]

Good find! These have been discussed a few times over the years but sourcing them was always the issue. Well, that and if you did find them, they were crazy expensive.

 

[skidaddle]

What's the volume needed to refoam a SJ? I think I'll order these up and try them.

 

[brapperdoodle]

Very Interesting!

 

[Quinc]

Did you order some? Post some pics of your tray filled up and let us know what you think.

 

[MADMAT]

Man this place is right near my house. I may have to go in and see if I can get my hands on the two different EPP's. Slightly different sizes but different average bulk densities???

 

[skidaddle]

I ordered them and got 'em in already. I'm not sure if 56L is gonna be enough to fill everything but we'll see once I get down to it. They're really static-y but they said static spray will calm them down. They're a bit squishy and not too firm but I think you can probably really pack them in there. I took a few and squished them under water and they came back up dry. I think I'm gonna take some and submerge them and see how long they stay dray. Now I gotta cut the tray out and gouge out the foam.

I've got a set of Tom21 footholds so I think my plan is to first fit the footholds, then cut the tray and sides out all as one piece. Something like this, although after I have the footholds roughed in




Does that make sense?