do you have to have a bottle-capping tool to make these work? Trying to outfit my son-in-law with a starter kit for not too much $$$
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Yes, these require having a bottle capping tool. Amazon has a few around $17, http://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Capper-Red-Baron-Homebrew/dp/B000Q6ARMY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1418733765&sr;=8-1&keywords;=bottle+capper&pebp;=1418733779497 for example.
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Well, I made my own because I own a machine shop, but you can get a fairly simple one for under $20.00 here on Amazon: search "Bottle Capper - Red Baron for Homebrew" . It's about $17.00 and is eligible for FREE shipping.
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I do not believe there is any cheaper way to bottle than trying to recycle used brown (light protection!) beer glass bottles (you could reuse them indefinitely if you do not give them away proudly). This kit would need about 8-10 bottles. You still need to buy the caps and the capper, but they are not so expensive. Other options: The Growlers sell swing-top silicone gasket lid bottles in various sizes (so then there is no need for capper and caps). This makes everything easier, but every time you open it, you lose carbonation. There is also a "Party Pig" system, although it is for more than two gallons and costs around $40. Good luck! I do not believe there is any cheaper way to bottle than trying to recycle used brown (light protection!) beer glass bottles (you could reuse them indefinitely if you do not give them away proudly). This kit would need about 8-10 bottles. You still need to buy the caps and the capper, but they are not so expensive. Other options: The Growlers sell swing-top silicone gasket lid bottles in various sizes (so then there is no need for capper and caps). This makes everything easier, but every time you open it, you lose carbonation. There is also a "Party Pig" system, although it is for... » Read More I do not believe there is any cheaper way to bottle than trying to recycle used brown (light protection!) beer glass bottles (you could reuse them indefinitely if you do not give them away proudly). This kit would need about 8-10 bottles. You still need to buy the caps and the capper, but they are not so expensive. Other options: The Growlers sell swing-top silicone gasket lid bottles in various sizes (so then there is no need for capper and caps). This makes everything easier, but every time you open it, you lose carbonation. There is also a "Party Pig" system, although it is for more than two gallons and costs around $40. Good luck! « Show Less
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Regular wine bottles don't have the grooves that the metal prongs of the caps fit into that hold the cap on the bottle. If the wine bottle originally had a flip-top cap, then you can use these.
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I do not remember mine coming with a cap. I lose them anyway, sorry wish I could be more help.
493499
The conversion kit doesn't come with any bottles (containers). You need to supply your own. I think the picture is misleading.
1434144
Yes they do. But they are expensive. If you are not worried about the bottles being tampered with you can reuse the caps. I even use pop bottle caps and have not had one fail yet. The Mr. Beer caps will work just fine, but this is another way to save money. That was one of the reasons I started making my own beer. That, and the beer is superior to store bought beer.
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Bottle opener? For bottles like beer? Almost anything with an edge can open a bottle cap so technically yes. Is it designed to???? I would say not. It is an awesome knife nonetheless. Beautiful, sharg, handy, & useful almost daily. .
1854007
Yes, but I wouldn't recommend these. We bought two sets, and they all leaked every time. Not just a little leak, fluids stream out of them. We tried them with the life factory bottles & other glass bottles. All leaked terribly from the bottoms of the caps, & the spouts.
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It's definitely geered toward beer. Some of the materials will overlap, but (not having made wine myself, but having seen the stuff they sell for it at my local brew supply store) you don't need as large a fermenter for most wine recipes, plus the instruction book is beer specific and won't help you. The bottle capper will do you no good and you'd need additional materials for corking wine bottles. So, basically, I think you'll want to look for a wine-specific starter kit!!
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Mine came with no caps at all. Having to source those locally, or trying to at least.
2127265
Yes. I recommend getting one of the starter kits - it's a bit more cost effective.
1106467
Because of how the capper holds the bottle when capping, some bottles will not work. The "standard" bottles work well because the arms grab right under the protrusion under the crown and the capper is guided down to crimp the cap around the sides. Summit beer bottles will sometimes work with this capper, but you have to line up the arms first and gently adjust the actual capping portion into place. Bottles with wider necks (think stella) will be crushed at the neck before your cap is secured (yes I have done this) because this capper will allow enough force to crush the bottle if you press down hard. See this image for details. http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww222/fratermus/brewing/wingcapper.jpg
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A bottle brush works. The ones that I purchased was intended for show and fun.
1327342
Yes. My cap broke right from the start. I found another cap to fit but noticed it leaked a tad when shaken so I added a piece of saran wrap over bottle spout, then put lid on over the wrap. it worked well.
1981813
As far as I can tell, only the provided bottles work. However, you might find another bottle with the same type of threads.
1371775
Yes. I've personally used these on regular and flat bottle caps with no issues.
88888
Yes. Just leverage the plastic cap with a knife or a sharp tool. Sorry, my english is not so good.