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How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 3/4/2006 11:25:16 PM    bluto1   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/4/2006 Status: offline Hello--I have recently acquired some old Czech seltzer/soda syphon bottles from the 1920's. Can anyone tell me how to remove the syphon top? They have a metal valve on top that is seated over what appears to be a split collar. The collar is possibly made of lead. The syphon does not screw off. There water in some of these bottles and I would like to empty and clean them. I am new to all of this--any help is greatly appreciated. Post #: 1

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 3/5/2006 6:29:49 AM    Sam_MaineBottles Posts: 419 Joined: 4/5/2004 From: Mid-coast Maine Status: offline Hi bluto1 and welcome to the Forum! The split collar you mention should be threaded. If you hold that section and turn the section just above it it should twist off without much trouble. Later - Sam _____________________________ Author of 'Maine Bottlers and Their Bottles, 1840-1980' (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 2

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 3/5/2006 8:54:10 AM    diggerjeff Posts: 555 Joined: 7/4/2004 From: central illinois Status: offline and if it does not twist off with no trouble, try soaking it in wd-40 for a few . _____________________________ diggerjeff I DIG, THEREFORE I AM. (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 3

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 3/5/2006 9:23:39 AM    bluto1   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/4/2006 Status: offline Thanks Sam & Digger. I will give it a try. --Matt (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 4

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 3/5/2006 7:45:09 PM    bluto1   Posts: 3 Joined: 3/4/2006 Status: offline Thanks guys, The syphons came out with no problem after some WD-40 and some persuasion from some channel-lock pliers. Thanks for your help Sam & Digger Jeff! (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 5

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 3/6/2006 4:01:43 PM    Polisher Paul   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/11/2006 Status: offline Caution using channel lock plyers --- In order to NOT scar the soft metal, use caution and a piece of leather to protect the metal . Another trick is to use the "new strap wrenches" that are made of a reinforced rubber . They can be found in the plumbing section at Home Depot. They are GREAT to hold a glass bottle while trying to get a top off or a stopper out. Just my 2 cents worth Polisher Paul www.paulmnulton.com (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 6

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/26/2006 4:14:34 PM    capsoda Posts: 9832 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Geeeez, what a hothead. I don't even collect them and I found it. I guess some people want someone else to do all the work for them. All you had to do was use the search feature. http://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m_52226/mpage_1/key_remove%252Csyphon/anchor/tm.htm#52486 _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ http://www.bornagainamerican.org (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 7

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/26/2006 4:58:38 PM    bearswede Posts: 3191 Joined: 9/28/2004 From: western mass Status: offline quote: some people I'd say he's in a minority of ONE... Undeserving of another thought... We can be content with the myriad of responses in praise of this forum, justly rendered to my mind... Ron _____________________________ "I LOVE Wolfies!!!!!!!!!!!!" (in reply to capsoda) Post #: 8

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/26/2006 5:40:00 PM    Gunsmoke47 Posts: 1399 Joined: 12/29/2003 From: TEXAS Status: offline Kinda impatient too. Waited a whole day and a half for a response before he blew his top! (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 9

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/28/2006 12:00:26 AM    bttlmark   Posts: 433 Joined: 11/23/2005 From: N.E. Florida Status: offline BYE (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 10

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/28/2006 11:47:42 PM    DiggerBryan   Posts: 893 Joined: 12/3/2004 From: Ohio Status: offline No kidding, jeeze sounds like somebody had an extra bowl of b**** flakes for breakfast. _____________________________ Life is easy with your eyes closed. (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 11

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/29/2006 12:44:09 PM    bearswede Posts: 3191 Joined: 9/28/2004 From: western mass Status: offline Hey Roger... I think little Frank needs a spanking!!! No way to treat your elders... No way at all... By the way, this is a family oriented forum... You should clean up or get out of town... R _____________________________ "I LOVE Wolfies!!!!!!!!!!!!" (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 12

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/29/2006 9:36:49 PM    DiggerBryan   Posts: 893 Joined: 12/3/2004 From: Ohio Status: offline Are you referring to me bear? I was out of line I'm sorry. _____________________________ Life is easy with your eyes closed. (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 13

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/29/2006 9:37:55 PM    DiggerBryan   Posts: 893 Joined: 12/3/2004 From: Ohio Status: offline Oh wait, I re-read the post maybe you weren't referring to me? But anyway it was inappropriate. _____________________________ Life is easy with your eyes closed. (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 14

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/29/2006 10:20:12 PM    capsoda Posts: 9832 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Na Bryan, It was right on mark. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ http://www.bornagainamerican.org (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 15

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 4/30/2006 1:53:59 PM    bearswede Posts: 3191 Joined: 9/28/2004 From: western mass Status: offline quote: Are you referring to me bear? I was out of line I'm sorry. Bryan... I was referring to Frank Sped (fsped69) who wanted me to... well, let's just say i'd rather blow a bubble in the bath tub than have anything to do with his member...err, that member of the forum...Wink, wink!!! Ron _____________________________ "I LOVE Wolfies!!!!!!!!!!!!" (in reply to DiggerBryan) Post #: 16

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 5/4/2006 4:12:30 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11470 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline quote: So this will be my last post on this forum. Promises...promises... _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 17

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 5/4/2006 4:38:09 PM    Admin   Posts: 311 Joined: 10/21/2002 From: Near London England Status: offline I deleted the jerks posts and banned him. He seems kinda stupid enough to come back so keep an eye open and let me know if he does. - Admin (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 18

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 5/4/2006 10:23:46 PM    capsoda Posts: 9832 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Thanks Roger. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ http://www.bornagainamerican.org (in reply to bluto1) Post #: 19

RE: How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle? - 5/5/2006 7:48:50 AM    bearswede Posts: 3191 Joined: 9/28/2004 From: western mass Status: offline quote: Thanks Roger. Me too... Ron _____________________________ "I LOVE Wolfies!!!!!!!!!!!!" (in reply to capsoda) Post #: 20

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