Capping twist top stubbies?

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 1:28 pm

I have been using pet bottles for my last few brews but also have a bench capper, crown seals and a heap of twist top stubbies.

Is it possible to effectively cap a twist top?

I have tried a couple and although it looks to be capped ok, it takes minimal effort to open and I'm sure it would'nt be on tight enough.

I have tried applying quite a bit of pressure when using the bench capper but the seals still seem loose.

Any ideas?

MHD · Post by **MHD** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 1:34 pm

Yeah... I thought the same when I did a test cap of some coopers long necks... They will have had brew in them a week come sunday and they have not leaked yet... I guess it is a suck it and see problem...

gregb · Post by **gregb** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 1:48 pm

A bench capper will cap and seal a twist top bottle. I have done lots. It does take a little bit more pushing on the handle to get the lid on, but nothing too dramatic or violent.

The Tooheys long necks are easier to cap than the Carlton 800's. Tooheys and Cartlton Draught stubbies are easier to cap than other twist top stubbs. Roll tops are still the best, but twist tops are good for disposible bottles.

Cheers,
Greg.

MJ · Post by MJ » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 2:12 pm

I use the twist top XXXX Gold long necks, which are still 750ml, with a bench capper. Never had any problems with them not sealing.

dags64 · Post by **dags64** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 2:59 pm

I have capped heaps of twist tops with a bench capper and never had a problem either

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 3:37 pm

Thanks for the replies...

I guess I will just try a small quantity next round as a trial.

Those of you who do use twist tops, are they VERY easy to twist open once capped?

Cheers...

tyrone · Post by **tyrone** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 3:41 pm

about the same as a bought one I spose,I did a batch of wheat for a camping trip in twist top stubbies and had no probes at all.2 months old when we went camping.

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 3:50 pm

I might have to try and get my hands on some different stubbies, the cascade ones I have can be easily opened with just my thumb and index finger, without really trying, nothing like when they were first opened....

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 3:56 pm

99% of my glass bottles are twist top (roughly 150 in total) and most have been used at least three times with no problems with carbonation/leaks etc. I use the bench capper and just make sure that the lid clamps down all the way by applying a bit more force.
Should have a few more empties to play with after this weekend.

Cheers & Happy Holidays,
Jay

tyrone · Post by **tyrone** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 4:01 pm

The stubbies i used where xxxx gold.Merry Christmas guys

yardglass · Post by **yardglass** » Thursday Dec 22, 2005 6:14 pm

the ol' SUPERAUTOMATICA makes light work of all that stands in it's way.

tyrone · Post by **tyrone** » Friday Dec 23, 2005 9:09 am

the what yardy

undercover1 · Post by **undercover1** » Friday Dec 23, 2005 9:21 am

That's Super Automatica, tyrone, Italian for "kick arse bench capper", sometimes translated as "the homebrewer's best friend."

Dogger Dan · Post by **Dogger Dan** » Friday Dec 23, 2005 9:58 am

UC1

You sure on that translation. thats not quite the way I see it, must be me though, Italian is a bit weak

Dogger

tyrone · Post by **tyrone** » Saturday Dec 24, 2005 8:52 am

I thinks "you bloody bute bench capper" would aslo be accurate.But my italian is also a bit jagged.

Post by **Oliver** » Wednesday Jan 11, 2006 12:03 pm

Don't be afraid to really put some weight behind it when you're capping with a bench capper.

While glass is very brittle (hence it breaks if dropped), it's actually very strong.

Cheers,

Oliver

MHD · Post by **MHD** » Wednesday Jan 11, 2006 12:26 pm

Those coopers long necks I posted about a while a go worked great! yes they were easy to unscrew when fresh but once they gassed up they were just a stiff as a bought one...

General · Post by **General** » Wednesday Jan 11, 2006 12:39 pm

That's what I was gunna say, gassed up they get tougher.

mikey · Post by **mikey** » Thursday Jan 12, 2006 8:39 am

I generally use nothing but twist top stubbies (I find long necks get too flat for my liking) and have to use a scab lifter to get them off after my capper has been at them. No sealing problems at all.

shazzam · Post by **shazzam** » Sunday Jan 15, 2006 4:08 am

Any particular caps better than others - say Bilo vs Woolies vs Coopers vs LHBS