Is there a gap between the top of the liquid (inside the corkcicle) and the actual cork stopper? Mine has about a 1.5 inch gap and I wanted to confirm if this was natural or mine was defective.
2023259
Mine does not have a gap, it's full to the cork, and it has worked very effectively.
2023260
I believe they leave room for expansion so it doesn't crack when freezing. Mine has a gap also, not 1.5 inches, but close to an inch. As long as it does not leak out it should be fine!
2023261
I have not measure the gap but for expansion of the liquid there should be a gap. It is still above the wine surface.
284606
If the bottle opening is too large, get a thin piece of corking wrap and wrap it around the cork, so it will fit the opening in the bottle. If the cork on other hand is too large, trim it slightly with a sharp knife. Just a little at a time to get the right fit. OK? Good luck
330375
Mine has no gap,You might exchange it or if everything else is good with it,Straight neck etc. I would not worry about a small gap.
890958
Hi, after answering "yes" yesterday, I looked close at the bottle. I was wrong. There was leak, it became solid around the top. I guess that's why I didn't noticed it.
1487819
In the many years that I've used this, I've yet to have the stopper come in contact with the wine. The stopper doesn't go far enough into the bottle to touch even a full bottle of wine much less one that has already been open and presumably partially consumed. Once open I always store the bottle upright. The stopper can be hand washed though I rarely need to do this.
927836
if you turn the cap on the top of the bottle, the spout will close, just make sure the cap/cork is pushed down to prevent dripping. :)
133627
No, you have to pull the whole piece out about 75% to pour. Also, make sure you pour part of a glass before inserting the corkcicle or the wine will over flow due to displacement (I always forget).
749436
Hi Jase,I've noticed that if I fill the bottle to capacity there could be some liquid leaking. However, as long as there's some room between the bottom of the cap once fastened all the way, you should have no leaking.Also, could be good to check the rubber seal to see if it's been warped or damaged. If it's looking good, there should be no problem fastening it nice and tight.Hope that helps...
2150850
I think it depends on the cork but to be honest you are in control of the corkscrew and can stop it before this happens. It works very well.
500183
Yeah mine seems to be about 1/2in. the same way. Not sure if that is normal though.
2104708
Ya DianeI have had the shave down the stoppers for some bottles and add tape to snug up others.I hesitate to use cement or anything that prevents the lamp from being repaired at a later date so I use tape to snug up.I just finished a champagne bottle that is 2 1/2 feet high appx.It was a special display bottle that I latched onto.Sorry I can't add a pic for you.I drill my bottles out so the wire goes out the bottom rather than hang from the socket.Do it Diane, it sounds as though that bottle is important to you.Train
433934
I too use the original cork and agree if you have to force the cork in then you are surely getting a secure fit. I have used silicone based bottle stoppers but like the original cork better.
1798229
The stopper is approximately 1 1/4 inches high and 7/8 inches wide at the top. It tapers down. It fits in a standard wine bottle opening. It is hard and sits loosely in the neck of the bottle.
237512
Maybe the "O" ring slipped off that creates the seal for the bottle? Sorry, need more info to really be of any help.
433726
Unfortunately, I have the same issue. The wine sealer does not fit with all bottles. Sorry, I was not any help.
1877614
Simple answer - no. The top of the silicone cork provides enough surface area to gently twist/pull these out of the wine bottle. When removed they sound like the bottle has just been opened. If the inner neck of the bottle is dry, they can be difficult to fully insert, but a little wine on the cork will help them fully seat. Once seated, I have never had an issue with leaks. Highly recommended!
7748
The inside measurement at the top of the decanter is 3 1/4". It slopes down to an opening of about 1 1/4". It is approximately 2" from the top to the area where it narrows to 1 1/4". So I think it depends on how your stopper is shaped.