Caps spin a little

[Dazza101]

Hi guys,

Just bought a bench capper. Tested out a few empty bottles and the cap goes on ok, it crimps alright but when I twist it it does give a little and then I can spin it?

Will they be ok or do I need to drop the capper another notch. When I do cap the bottles they crimp and then get "stuck" in the capper bell and I have to wiggle them free.

Hoping this is a non issue and they will be fine.

Regards

Dazza

 

[yum beer]

If the capper is getting stuck on the bottle I would think they are getting a seal, but they shouldn't spin. How much effort does it take to move them initially.
Anytime I have come across a loose lid they have not had carb.

 

[Grott]

If you can "spin the cap" then it is too loose and you need to go down a notch. Jamming, getting stuck is fairly common but a bit of keg lube in the capping bell really helps.
I have found that after capping you can sometimes turn the cap (with effort) but as pressure builds with carbonation it forces the cap up to seal against the bottle flange.

 

[Dazza101]

Takes a bit of effort and is quite tight to start. I think if I seal them and just leave they should be ok.

As always, really appreciate the advice guys.

 

[GABBA110360]

a bit of food grade grease on the inside of the bell will help it all settle in as well