How do you remove syphon from seltzer bottle?

bluto1 · Mar 4, 2006

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.

Sam_MaineBottles · Mar 5, 2006

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

diggerjeff · Mar 5, 2006

and if it does not twist off with no trouble, try soaking it in wd-40 for a few .

bluto1 · Mar 5, 2006

Thanks Sam & Digger. I will give it a try.

--Matt

bluto1 · Mar 5, 2006

[

] 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!

Polisher Paul · Mar 6, 2006

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

capsoda · Apr 26, 2006

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.[&:]

https://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m_52226/mpage_1/key_remove%252Csyphon/anchor/tm.htm#52486

bearswede · Apr 26, 2006

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

Gunsmoke47 · Apr 26, 2006

Kinda impatient too. Waited a whole day and a half for a response before he blew his top![

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bttlmark · Apr 28, 2006

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