Title: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: auralabuse on December 01, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
Post by: auralabuse on December 01, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
I got a bench capper from hbc about a month ago and I just can't get it to cap. Each time I put a cap in the "bell" and push down the handle the cap just gets stuck fast in there. I then have to take it apart to remove it. I have tried lots of different bottles so it's not that. I've also looked at vids and I'm not doing anything different. Could I have the wrong size caps?, They work perfect on my 2 handle capper so not so sure
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Pheeel on December 01, 2015, 04:55:03 PM
Post by: Pheeel on December 01, 2015, 04:55:03 PM
Sometimes happens. Just give it a wiggle (the bottle)
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: LordEoin on December 01, 2015, 05:54:43 PM
Post by: LordEoin on December 01, 2015, 05:54:43 PM
i find it easier to put the cap on the bottle instead of in the bell.
The bell will wear down a bit with time and make removing the bottle easier.
for now just give the bottle a jiggle like pheeel says :)
The bell will wear down a bit with time and make removing the bottle easier.
for now just give the bottle a jiggle like pheeel says :)
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Leann ull on December 01, 2015, 05:58:34 PM
Post by: Leann ull on December 01, 2015, 05:58:34 PM
+1 mine was a little stiff to start and didn't want to release but a bit of use and it was good to go.
Keep trying it will get easier.
Q Delzep
Keep trying it will get easier.
Q Delzep
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: molc on December 01, 2015, 06:10:38 PM
Post by: molc on December 01, 2015, 06:10:38 PM
Were still talking about bench cappers right?
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Kevin O'Roundwood on December 02, 2015, 12:07:36 AM
Post by: Kevin O'Roundwood on December 02, 2015, 12:07:36 AM
Quote from: molc on December 01, 2015, 06:10:38 PM
Were still talking about bench cappers right?
;)
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: neoanto on December 02, 2015, 05:24:21 AM
Post by: neoanto on December 02, 2015, 05:24:21 AM
Put a bit of Vaseline on the inside of the capping part. That will make it a lot easier to remove the bottle.
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Leann ull on December 02, 2015, 08:50:54 AM
Post by: Leann ull on December 02, 2015, 08:50:54 AM
Or lube 
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Dunkel on December 02, 2015, 02:23:14 PM
Post by: Dunkel on December 02, 2015, 02:23:14 PM
I rub a little olive oil on the inside of mine.
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Leann ull on December 02, 2015, 03:31:46 PM
Post by: Leann ull on December 02, 2015, 03:31:46 PM
What forum is this again
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 02, 2015, 03:35:25 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on December 02, 2015, 03:35:25 PM
Would KY gel work as well :P
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: auralabuse on December 02, 2015, 05:25:08 PM
Post by: auralabuse on December 02, 2015, 05:25:08 PM
This has gotten out of hand, you lot need to take a cold shower.
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Leann ull on December 03, 2015, 01:04:45 AM
Post by: Leann ull on December 03, 2015, 01:04:45 AM
Quote from: auralabuse on December 02, 2015, 05:25:08 PM
This has gotten out of hand
Ya doirty bastard, bromine in tea for auralabuse please
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Drzava on December 03, 2015, 09:28:41 AM
Post by: Drzava on December 03, 2015, 09:28:41 AM
Are we talking the €25 capper sold by HBW and HBC? If so, I think there's a problem with a batch of cappers - specifically the bell is too small. I have an 'old' capper (~6 months) which caps with no issues from day one. I got a 'new' one (couple of months ago) for a friend and it's hopeless - extremely difficult to cap. I popped out a micrometer and, surely enough, the new bell is 1mm smaller in diameter than the old one. I reckon a batch of bells was incorrectly manufactured. HBW replaced the capper, but same problem with the new one. I've explained it to HBW several times, but they've denied there's a problem and say they've had no complaints. As of now, my friend and I are just rotating use of my old capper. Difference is night and day between the old and new - anyone who tried them side by side couldn't deny there was a problem with the newer ones.
Title: Re: Bench capper, what am I doing wrong?
Post by: Leann ull on December 03, 2015, 10:29:21 AM
Post by: Leann ull on December 03, 2015, 10:29:21 AM
I went and spent the money on the quality one and have never had a problem