"Re-sizing A Bung"

[Maui Joe]

Having a bung on hand that does not fit, it's too large? I have a few on hand being that I ordered the wrong size or the size that would of fit was not available.


I ran a threaded bolt with a washer on both sides of the bung and secured it with a nut. You'll need a bolt long enough to fit into the chuck of a drill whether a "bench-top or hand drill." I prefera hand drillbeing that you're above the work.


I use a "rasp file" and a peace of sand paper on a small block of wood comfortable in your hand. Follow the angle of the bung and slowly apply pressure. The bung will shave down nicely and there you have it! (One word of CAUTION!) Be sure that you are filing on the "downward side" of the drill rotation to avoid debris and tool injury!) Now go do the right thing and order extras!

 

[MedPretzel]

Very nice tip!!! Thanks! I have to try that!

 

[Hippie]

Save your K-Meta solution in the next carboy you plan on using or racking into. Make sure it is clean first, and put a bung in it. Store it somewhere dark and cool. When it comes time to rack into it, all ya gotta do is shake it real good or roll it on the floor, then pour the K-Meta into another carboy or your sink or tub full of winemaking stuff.


Discard the solution when it is dirty or when it no longer burns your nose.

 

[Maui Joe]

Yep! Recycle, it goes a long way..

 

[greenbean]

Thats a good idea. I have always tried doing it by hand on an electric grinder.





Chris

 

[RAMROD]

Is Easy Clean the same as K-Meta if so I dident mix it strong enough it smells but no burn.

 

[Hippie]

I never heard of 'Easy Clean', but potassium metabisulphite is more of a sanitizer than a cleaner, and really should be part of your sanitation routine.

 

[RAMROD]

Item # 6019a over on FVW site.

 

[MedPretzel]

THen I would just say read the instructions. You can't go wrong by reading the instructions. Hahhaa, I should talk, but in this case, it's a good thing.

 

[RAMROD]

Yes I always read the instructions then I usually question the instructions LOL