Fermenter plug key

[matchu]

Hi All,

Every fermenter i get has a little plastic plug stuck in it where the tap screws in.

It takes me forever and some very creative uses of screwdrivers and pliers to unscrew them, and i've finally had enough.

What does everyone else use to get these things in and out easily? i don't have a screwdriver big enough to fit well, and nothing in my shed does the trick.

 

[crowmanz]

There is a tap spanner designed for these.

Like this http://www.motackle.com.au/jerry-can-cap-spanner.html

 

[n87]

i use the end of a ~10mm ring spanner

 

[matchu]

Fantastic!

thanks guys!

i knew there had to be some tool made for the job.

n87 - i tried all my spanners but they're all just slightly too thick and slip out when torqued, these plugs come very tight from the factory it seems!

Thanks-
Matt

 

[bigandhairy]

I use the 'wing' bit of the tap handle , works a treat. never fails to remove or tighten firmly enough so no leaks

 

[Mikedub]

ring spanner works well for me also, like your idea about the tap handle bigandhairy

 

[pist]

I use a large open ended spanner about 18mm..works for me

 

[verysupple]

I use the handle of a butter knife.

 

[MastersBrewery]

I use the handle of a wooden spoon.

 

[Camo6]

Ah oose ma teet.

 

[michaeld16]

I use a knife out of the kitchen drawer then hide the bent and damaged knife from wife

 

[Vini2ton]

Like most simple problems, I ask someone on the internet.

 

[verysupple]

I use a knife out of the kitchen drawer then hide the bent and damaged knife from wife

Ha, you gotta get some better (stronger) cutlery. My cheap Ikea stuff is tough as.

 

[Blind Dog]

had the tool and broke it, now use the handle of normal dinner knife, or the corner of an Allan key

 

[NealK]

http://www.grainandgrape.com.au/products/search?search=spanner

even cheaper at g&g!

 

[BottloBill]

http://www.grainandgrape.com.au/products/search?search=spanner

even cheaper at g&g!

Those tools are the go, also made for the lids on your cubes. I have them at work for cubes of cleaning chemicals. I have also found a paint tin opener good for taking the bungs out.

 

[BottloBill]

Paint tin opener

 

[H0U5ECAT]

Yes it is.
And here's a PIC of its closest friend, the paint stirrer.