Question about shrink capsules...

[Fabiola]

I bottled some cider last night, and then I realized that the recycled wine bottles I used, had the rim wider than the standard size, and the regular capsules didn't fit, they only went half thru. I tried to use them half a way and ried to cut then in half but didn't work, does anyone have any advise, or do you know if they sell extra sized capsules somewhere? thank you....

 

[salcoco]

extra size capsules are sold. not sure where. try morewinemaking .com or piwine.com

 

[salcoco]

https://www.winemakingsuperstore.com/bottling/shrink_capsules.htm

try this store it has them

 

[jeb]

I would not want to do many this way but I have had some success "muscling" a smaller cap on to a wider rim. Works best if you put some soapy water inside the capsule or around the rim. Then just shrink it tight by dipping the neck in boiling water.

 

[GreginND]

Consider finishing your bottles with a dollop of wax on the top instead of capsules.

 

[Fabiola]

Consider finishing your bottles with a dollop of wax on the top instead of capsules.

Great idea thank you!!

 

[Fabiola]

I would not want to do many this way but I have had some success "muscling" a smaller cap on to a wider rim. Works best if you put some soapy water inside the capsule or around the rim. Then just shrink it tight by dipping the neck in boiling water.

OK, I will try it tonight...

 

[Fabiola]

extra size capsules are sold. not sure where. try morewinemaking .com or piwine.com

Thanks for the info, I have been shopping around but everyone is sold out...

 

[Fabiola]

https://www.winemakingsuperstore.com/bottling/shrink_capsules.htm

try this store it has them

Thanks you, I will check it out...