honey tap seal

[Cuckmere couple]

i've had trouble with the tap and seal on my spinner and honey buckets

have others had this and got any tips?

 

[Erichalfbee]

What’s happening?
If it’s when you are filling jars there is a technique. If it’s on your extractor then change the valve?
As for honey buckets I wouldn’t store honey in a bucket with a tap.

 

[citrus]

What’s happening?
If it’s when you are filling jars there is a technique. If it’s on your extractor then change the valve?
As for honey buckets I wouldn’t store honey in a bucket with a tap.

sorry to hijack the thread .. but speaking to a mate ... even very expensive taps will seep honey ... the damn stuff is designed to percolate !

so tighten up the gate valve nuts n bolts tight enough .. but potentially you can overtighten the bolts and crush the washer ... i then leave a large jar underneath to catch any residue

but question out there ... does anyone have a REALLY drip proof gate valve (one that is ***** proof and doesnt need to have goldilocks mechanical sympathy)

 

[Cuckmere couple]

When I screw the tap into the bucket or the spinner honey has leaked through the thread of the tap because the rubber washers have not been sufficient, then you tighten harder and they chew up…I ended up threading it in with a piece of carrier bag around the thread and a rubber band or two

Im not storing in bucket with tap…just settling it for 24/48 hours…its leaking but v slowly

 

[Etton]

i've had trouble with the tap and seal on my spinner and honey buckets

have others had this and got any tips?

Wrap plumbers tape around the thread? But not sure if it meets health requirements?

 

[citrus]

Wrap plumbers tape around the thread? But not sure if it meets health requirements?

PTFE tape .. good call !

 

[Cuckmere couple]

the tap dripping isnt my issue...i dont suffer from this much...its leaking out of the sides....tape is an idea...though cleaning afterwards....

 

[Eyeman]

What’s happening?
If it’s when you are filling jars there is a technique. If it’s on your extractor then change the valve?
As for honey buckets I wouldn’t store honey in a bucket with a tap.

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All my stock is stored in 60lb buckets with 'Chinese' taps. Think I've cracked the method to stop them leaking during storage and when bottling. I add an extra silicon O-ring between the inside of the bucket and the plastic locking nut and as others have said don't overtighten and visually check the O-rings haven't dislodged.

 

[enrico]

It's because the curve of the bucket doesn't allow the washer to sit tight.the bigger the bucket the tighter the seal. Try a few different washers.
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[Cuckmere couple]

its 0 rings and washers im short of...where do you buy them (food grade)

 

[Cuckmere couple]

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All my stock is stored in 60lb buckets with 'Chinese' taps. Think I've cracked the method to stop them leaking during storage and when bottling. I add an extra silicon O-ring between the inside of the bucket and the plastic locking nut and as others have said don't overtighten and visually check the O-rings haven't dislodged.

what a great set up

 

[Popparand]

i've had trouble with the tap and seal on my spinner and honey buckets

have others had this and got any tips?

If you overtighten you will squidge the washer. Slack off just enough to allow the washer to retract flush with the tap, and tighten only a touch if necessary.

 

[Cuckmere couple]

thats what i tried but it leaked at optiimum tightness before squidging washer...then 1/16th of a turn and washer squidged....more of an issue on metal extractor as cuts washer

 

[Erichalfbee]

You need a settling tank with a SS valve welded on

 

[Erichalfbee]

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All my stock is stored in 60lb buckets with 'Chinese' taps. Think I've cracked the method to stop them leaking during storage and when bottling. I add an extra silicon O-ring between the inside of the bucket and the plastic locking nut and as others have said don't overtighten and visually check the O-rings haven't dislodged.

Yeah well I’m a little OCD about these things.

 

[Eyeman]

its 0 rings and washers im short of...where do you buy them (food grade)

eBay

 

[Murox]

It's because the curve of the bucket doesn't allow the washer to sit tight.the bigger the bucket the tighter the seal. Try a few different washers.
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Make sure that when you fit and tighten - that the bucket plastic is warm so the plastic will flatten out more readily - maybe even warm the area with a hairdryer. That and PTFE tape should help.

 

[Beefriendly]

Buy one that doesn't leak.
Non of mine have ever leaked if they did I'd bin them.
Bodge jobs where honey is concerned have the potential to be disastrous.

 

[Cuckmere couple]

Buy one that doesn't leak.
Non of mine have ever leaked if they did I'd bin them.
Bodge jobs where honey is concerned have the potential to be disastrous.

yup...doesnt appear in the advert so trial and error

 

[REDWOOD]

Silicone "O" rings are far better than the ones supplied with the valves