How do you open it? After removing the outer red cap, there is an inner metal seal that doesn't lift out. Does one puncture it, or what?
1288800
Pry it off is best, puncture it if you have to. Need a good tight seal for re-use as it evaporates readily.
1288801
I used a bottle opener I still have the one that has a triangle edge. Its an oldie but it did the trick.
1288802
Use the edge of a thin flat head screw driver; you want to be able to replace it as it helps prevent evaporation by not just relying on the plastic screw cap.
1288803
I took a small screw driver & pried the lip of inner lid to get my needle nose pliers to grab & open it ip
1288804
Yes, you puncture it. Be careful if it is warm, though, and use a screwdriver and hammer or something akin to that. Hold it away as it may be under pressure.
1288805
I have used this for years and I always have to drive an ice pick into the inner seal and then I hold the ice pick at an angle and pull the inner seal off.
606031
Mine did the Same thing. If you open it careful you can just push it back out
21221
It is very odd to open I had trouble when I received mine also. Instead of using the lip on the lid, grab the smooth sides beside the lip and pull to open.
206858
I've used a butter knife between the bottom of the lid and the side of my thumb to pry it open. Just be careful not to spill it everywhere!
720225
There is a tiny slit on the top that you just pry open. No high tec opening. Just pull from that slit and the back will come off. I use my fingernail to get in it. Hope this helps
402602
Turn it counter clockwise. If it sticks continue to turn and gently pull up. Once the plastic lid is off the stainless part should fall out. If not just tap it. Peter
1397854
That screw was impossible for me to remove. I did remove it at first and put in batteries, but could not get it out the second time. I finally pried open the compartment and then duct taped it closed. I also had to duct tape the wand on, since it came off or the cats pulled it off. That stayed on. My advice is to, once you get the compartment opened, don't put the screw back in. Just tape the lid.
1502238
Try taking the lid off when it is not sealed. Then seal it and try it again. You'll have major trouble removing the lid if it's sealed.
794055
Yeah just like the other users said. Pull out the stopper and squeeze the air out. You have to squeeze the valve stem a little bit to open it up.
2183619
LOL, yes, this is a huge issue with these big bubba cups. You have to twist the lid to the left or right using the dip in the top lid for leverage. The twist will break the seal/lid suction, then you have to get your fingers in the tiny gap created between the cup and lid, then pry open. It is an awful process that takes lots of practice. I can't believe more people haven't had this issue. Needs to be redesigned desperately. Great seal, so no leaks, but practically impossible to open. Good luck.
1671991
the inside of the cap has a spike which makes the hole. after peeling off the plastic ring, close the bottle tightly so that the spike punctures the inside top of the vial. when you then remove the cap from the vial, you'll see the hole is there.
451399
I can't get mine out either. I will try what you said and see if I can get it out. Thanks!
1647636
I read the previous answers but couldn't figure out to open it. My husband did. Wish I could post a photo showing it off/open & on/closed. The entire top that flares out (a darker plastic piece) comes off. Use your thumbs to push it up & off. Don't use a tool like I did! I broke off a small chunk trying to pry it open.
324543
You just gotta keep twisting it and it will pop open. I had the difficult time trying to open it as well. :) hope this helps.
45515
If you are talking about installation I always push the bottom part into the hole then push the top cap down. For removal I have pretty much always had to pry the head up which oftentimes just broke the clip. I just always used new clips. I rarely reuse one.
168965
I have several of these and love them. When I push the button down it seals firmly and top does not come off. Then when needing to open I press the button down again and it opens just fine. I want more. You might make sure the gasket is clean and that the seal didn't melt in the dishwasher and is functioning properly. Good Luck!
171540
First, it DOES feel like you're going to break it when you try to open it. But here's how you do it... After you twist the metal sleeve to unlock it and slide it off, you then pull the entire black plastic top section (that the metal outer sleeve was covering) off from the clear part. There should have been instructions w/your unit that might explain better than I am here.