Swing top bottles - replacement seals on Range bottles

[Nottsbeer]

I have some Range swing top bottles. The seals are starting to perish and when I tried to replace one I found it very stuck (see pic). Having done an online search i'm wondering if the seals are glued on, thus making them impossible to replace. Anyone else found this? Pic of the top and the replacement seal I have. On the top I've cut away as much a possible....I did think it had stuck with use!!

 

[Nottsbeer]

I have some Range swing top bottles. The seals are starting to perish and when I tried to replace one I found it very stuck (see pic). Having done an online search i'm wondering if the seals are glued on, thus making them impossible to replace. Anyone else found this? Pic of the top and the replacement seal I have. On the top I've cut away as much a possible....I did think it had stuck with use!!

Just in case this comes on handy for anyone in the future, I've found these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/VinClasse-...170827584-B003K2AYGA-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

I'll buy a pack and report back if they fit and have seals that can be replaced (looks positive for replacement).

 

[jof]

That's not cheap though is it compared to a batch of silicon/rubber washers

 

[Nottsbeer]

That's not cheap though is it compared to a batch of silicon/rubber washers

No, but the seals being glued on is a pain. I haven't managed to get it fully off as yet! There must be a reason they've done it (possibly to sell more tops?). I generally bottle about 10 - 12 in the swing tops (I like the ease of them) and the rest in capped bottles (great for giving away).

 

[Agentgonzo]

The ones I have aren't glued on. Just a snug fit. I swapped one over about a month ago.

Obviously different manufacturers do them differently

 

[MashBag]

If they are glued on, try warming them with a hair dryer or hot-air gun.... Its probably hot glue.

If not WD40 (or paraffin) and a stainless scrubby for the bits.

 

[peterpiper]

Noticed a while back, that my 2 dozen Hacker Pschorr swingtops, also have glued on seals. Buying full (on Amazn) seemed more cost effective, than buying empty bottles.

Theose might need seals replacing at some time, so I'd be interested if you discover a good glue removal method.

 

[Nottsbeer]

Noticed a while back, that my 2 dozen Hacker Pschorr swingtops, also have glued on seals. Buying full (on Amazn) seemed more cost effective, than buying empty bottles.

Theose might need seals replacing at some time, so I'd be interested if you discover a good glue removal method.

Quick update.

The new tops I ordered fit the Range bottles and have seals that can easily be replaced. I haven't had time to explore a glue removal solution as yet. If I get anywhere with that I'll report back.

 

[MashBag]

Buying full (on Amazn) seemed more cost effective, than buying empty bottles.

Often the case. 500 ml pet bottles are the same.

You can buy cheap sihte honey cheaper than empty honey jars. Bonkers.

 

[peterpiper]

Quick update.

The new tops I ordered fit the Range bottles and have seals that can easily be replaced. I haven't had time to explore a glue removal solution as yet. If I get anywhere with that I'll report back.

I'd never noticed that replacement swing tops were available. Where (in UK) did you find them?

 

[Nottsbeer]

I'd never noticed that replacement swing tops were available. Where (in UK) did you find them?

I got the ones from Amazon noted in the second post. Great that the seals can be replaced.

 

[YeastFace]

I'd never noticed that replacement swing tops were available. Where (in UK) did you find them?

I think Bigger Jugs may sell them, but probably not something you want to Google for at work.

 

[alfajerry]

I'd never noticed that replacement swing tops were available. Where (in UK) did you find them?

Most home brew shops, I'd have thought.
https://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/swing-top-stopper-porcelain.html

 

[MashBag]

Most home brew shops, I'd have thought.
https://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/swing-top-stopper-porcelain.html

I think the idea is to replace the seal (red bit in your link) only, not the whole top.

 

[alfajerry]

I think the idea is to replace the seal (red bit in your link) only, not the whole top.

https://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/replacement-grolsch-type-washer.html

 

[peterpiper]

https://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/replacement-grolsch-type-washer.html

That's what I'd do for grolsch type bottles, where the rubber comes off easily. But with others, if getting the glue off is very difficult or the ceramic gets damaged in the process, it's good to have a source of new tops.

 

[alfajerry]

That's what I'd do for grolsch type bottles, where the rubber comes off easily. But with others, if getting the glue off is very difficult or the ceramic gets damaged in the process, it's good to have a source of new tops.

Agreed.
Hence my prior post.