I am looking for a Safetycork, originally produced in the 1970's-80's by
E.Sandelands Engineers Plastic Products
Address: Crisp Cottage 1 Crow Lane Dalton, Wigan, WN8 7RX
They are no longer around, but Hambleton Bard Ltd have used the same name for their bung for demi-johns.
The original SafetyCork was for Wine bottles, (I would like to have inserted a picture here, but this site only allows URL's).
It consists of a plastic stopper with a hole in the top, surrounded by a elastic band, which releases the pressure if there is any secondary fermentation in the bottle.
The Bottle is stored upright, but the stopper can be replaced by a solid one, after a month or two, and it can be lain down normally.
I find it extremely useful, saving on burst bottles of home made wine and I need to get some more.
I have tried Google searching, including ebay and amazon to no avail. I contacted Hambleton Bard who initially told me they made it, then when I checked with the retail store they suggested, it did not exist!
I can find no trace of the company, or even its history, but I do have the original instructions!
E.Sandelands Engineers Plastic Products
Address: Crisp Cottage 1 Crow Lane Dalton, Wigan, WN8 7RX
They are no longer around, but Hambleton Bard Ltd have used the same name for their bung for demi-johns.
The original SafetyCork was for Wine bottles, (I would like to have inserted a picture here, but this site only allows URL's).
It consists of a plastic stopper with a hole in the top, surrounded by a elastic band, which releases the pressure if there is any secondary fermentation in the bottle.
The Bottle is stored upright, but the stopper can be replaced by a solid one, after a month or two, and it can be lain down normally.
I find it extremely useful, saving on burst bottles of home made wine and I need to get some more.
I have tried Google searching, including ebay and amazon to no avail. I contacted Hambleton Bard who initially told me they made it, then when I checked with the retail store they suggested, it did not exist!
I can find no trace of the company, or even its history, but I do have the original instructions!