Capper recommendation

[jonnymorris]

I've always kegged, used plastic screw top or Grolsch style bottles. However, with an increasing reserve, I've realised that standard glass bottles are cheaper and, well, better. I have a simple question... are the hit-it-with-a-hammer style cappers any good or should I invest in a two handed one?

Thanks.

 

[gavinsbtm]

Emily Capper all the way...

 

[VSat]

Invest in a bench capper if you can afford it - about 30 quid. Got one for my 40th and they are great

 

[Dave1970]

Hammer on definitely not recommended, twin lever are fine, bench is best...pretty much you get what you pay for

 

[charlie_mead_face]

Invest in a bench capper if you can afford it - about 30 quid.

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[Mr BR]

bench capper, got one would not be without it pull the lever and boom its sealed :thumb:

 

[oldbloke]

I started with a two-lever one, always seemed hard work, once took the neck off a bottle.
Got a hammer-on one, was OK with it, with a bit of cushioning under the bottle and using a rubber mallet rather than a hammer - but always did a final tightness check with the lever one.
Finally got a bench capper a few weeks back. Worth every penny. Get one.

 

[The Goatreich]

I don't want to thread hijack, but is a bench capper worth it when you have different types of bottles in a brew batch? I get the impression you need to adjust them for the bottle height.

 

[johnluc]

can't beat a bench capper you will probably get about 3 at most different size bottles, just keep them in same size batches, takes about 1 sec to adjust height,get one you'll never regret it.
johnluc.

 

[The Goatreich]

Nice one, thanks.

 

[alanywiseman.]

Definetly go for the bench capper. It is the only capper i have used but it is brilliant. If i have different sized bottles in a batch i try and group them as i am filling them then you only need to adjust the hight 2-3 times.

Plus it allows you to cap the hobgoblin type bottles.

 

[Mr BR]

height adjustment on a bench capper is as simple as pulling a spring loaded slide lock towards you and sliding the top of your bench capper up or down,if its screwed onto a surface you can do it one handed (no jokes please) :nono: :whistle: ,simples great investment should last you till your in your wooden overcoat. :thumb:

 

[The Goatreich]

Can the capper be clamped on and off the surface, as you would a vice etc? I bottle in my kitchen, and would rather clear all the equipment away afterwards than have something permanently attached.

 

[Mr BR]

the one i have needs to be screwed down but i wouldnt try that in my kitchen or the missus would have my bollocks off :nono: , but its easy enough to hold the bottle and the base pulling the lever down with the other hand resulting in a sealed bottle once you have used it a few times you get the hang of it piece of piss. :thumb:

 

[Baz Chaz]

the one i have needs to be screwed down but i wouldnt try that in my kitchen or the missus would have my bollocks off :nono: , but its easy enough to hold the bottle and the base pulling the lever down with the other hand resulting in a sealed bottle once you have used it a few times you get the hang of it piece of piss. :thumb:

or stand it on a damp tea towel :thumb:

 

[screamlead]

Hammer capper - no no! Two handled capper - only if its a metal one, i snapped my plastic job after 50 bottles - useless! Or get one off flea bay made from aluminim or metal.

But the dogs rod of all is the bench capper - super bit of kit - as stated fully adjustable for diff size bottles, can even do champagne bottles with an extra capper cup and you can screw it down for solid use if needed. :

 

[jonnymorris]

Sold. Bench capper it is. Thanks very much.

 

[Stanleythecat]

Can you guys recommend a good value one at all?

I am about to bottle some cider in the near future and would also like to do some more sparkling wine so will need the 29mm adaptor. Have to persuade the wife it is a good investment...

Hang on a minute, is there one that will do corks too? I imagine if there is it will be out of my price range!

Leo

 

[hedgerow pete]

Emily Capper all the way...

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[jonnymorris]

Can you guys recommend a good value one at all?

Mine arrived today... £29 plus postage. Don't know if it'll do corks.