My bottle cap leaks. Without replacing the bottle cap, how can I re-seal it? There's no other damage to the cap, can I just apply some silicon seal?
198009
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198010
I would contact Klean Kanteen. This sounds like a warranty issue. Flat cap should not be leaking.
198011
We do not have the silicone gaskets to replace on the cap. Here is the information I found from Klean Kanteen: The silicone disk can loosen with time, which allows liquid to escape through the small vent hole. To remedy this, try pulling the disk off, cleaning it with warm, soapy water, then popping it back on to the adapter. You might also need to replace the silicone ring on the inside of your cap. Call customer service at (800) 767-3173 ext. 319 for information on how to get a new silicone gasket for your cap.
930625
All the previous answers are right on target...good answers! The Ball plastic storage lids do, in fact, leak. SOooo....this is what works for me: I simply put a new Ball seal lid inside the plastic cap and tighten with light to moderate pressure....Voila....no more leaks.
987162
If you are out of warranty and the leak is internal, send it back for reconditioning. If the external tank is leaking, Capresso has replacements. Check their website and call customer service.
1656193
ive had mine for a few months now. i just used it again about a week ago and it worked just fine. bit i keep mine stored the same way the bottles came with that little plastic cap then the regular cap over and tighten it a bit. i think the key is making sure the cap is on tight so no air can ruin the liquid.
2257915
Assuming you had cut the cap and jammed a screw driver through the amount hardened at the top. I used a heavy duty caulk gun. It is a little thicker than silicone.
237512
Maybe the "O" ring slipped off that creates the seal for the bottle? Sorry, need more info to really be of any help.
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Is it leaking the 'air' at the point where the aluminum bottom threads into the black top? If so, I would (which you may have already tried) try to make sure that the inner "straw/stem" piece is seated/centered properly and the top is as snug (without breaking it, obviously) as you can get it. I've had the situation - where mine also leaked as it was pressurized and I had to take the top back off and re-seat the stem piece. Now that I'm more careful to make sure it's seated right, I haven't had any more trouble (and I use it all the time). Also, make sure there is no debris that may be keeping the seal from seating properly. Hope this helps. Good luck. Is it leaking the 'air' at the point where the aluminum bottom threads into the black top? If so, I would (which you may have already tried) try to make sure that the inner "straw/stem" piece is seated/centered properly and the top is as snug (without breaking it, obviously) as you can get it. I've had the situation - where mine also leaked as it was pressurized and I had to take the top back off and re-seat the stem piece. Now that I'm more careful to make sure it's seated right, I haven't had any more trouble (and I use it all the time). Also, make sure there is no debris that... » Read More Is it leaking the 'air' at the point where the aluminum bottom threads into the black top? If so, I would (which you may have already tried) try to make sure that the inner "straw/stem" piece is seated/centered properly and the top is as snug (without breaking it, obviously) as you can get it. I've had the situation - where mine also leaked as it was pressurized and I had to take the top back off and re-seat the stem piece. Now that I'm more careful to make sure it's seated right, I haven't had any more trouble (and I use it all the time). Also, make sure there is no debris that may be keeping the seal from seating properly. Hope this helps. Good luck. « Show Less
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I can't be of much help...my daughter said that she just took the cap off with no problem and used it. She has since lost the marker, so I can't check it out for you. Maybe you got a bum marker? Sorry!
70760
Yes, mine has a pin hole in the cap and mine does not leak. Maybe yours is faulty
1738153
If you find out please let me know. It still leaks. We have to chip out the icd weekly before it melts on the floor. We have tried taking off the back and unclogging some of the tubes and it did not work. Tried to call company but they can't help unless I want to pay $$$ for a new warranty.
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Just FYI, when tightening the cap, it does not require heavy pressure to seal completely. If you go overboard and screw it down with all your might in the belief it's getting a better seal, it may distort the silicone seal and cause problems. There should be no reason the seal wouldn't outlast the bottle with reasonable handling. If you want to see just how well it seals, fill it up, screw it down just a bit past the initial contact, and shake it as hard as you can muster to see if you can get it to lose a drop. I've even done it with boiling water and it held the pressure with no problems. Pressing the release had the lid pop open, showing how much pressure it was able to hold without any trace of leakage. Just FYI, when tightening the cap, it does not require heavy pressure to seal completely. If you go overboard and screw it down with all your might in the belief it's getting a better seal, it may distort the silicone seal and cause problems. There should be no reason the seal wouldn't outlast the bottle with reasonable handling. If you want to see just how well it seals, fill it up, screw it down just a bit past the initial contact, and shake it as hard as you can muster to see if you can get it to lose a drop. I've even done it with boiling water and it held the pressure with no... » Read More Just FYI, when tightening the cap, it does not require heavy pressure to seal completely. If you go overboard and screw it down with all your might in the belief it's getting a better seal, it may distort the silicone seal and cause problems. There should be no reason the seal wouldn't outlast the bottle with reasonable handling. If you want to see just how well it seals, fill it up, screw it down just a bit past the initial contact, and shake it as hard as you can muster to see if you can get it to lose a drop. I've even done it with boiling water and it held the pressure with no problems. Pressing the release had the lid pop open, showing how much pressure it was able to hold without any trace of leakage. « Show Less
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I would recommend soaking the lid in vinegar for awhile, and i have even cleaned the float valve (? - circular stop valve) w/ q-tips -- clean that area out really well. I would also recommend highly to use coffee filters vs. the reuable gold filter. Once i cleaned and used disposible filters -- it stopped the leaking. Good luck to you~!
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I'm guessing you might not be turning the cap hard enough to break the seal. I have trouble opening bottles with caps like this, and I use a piece of rubber non-slip shelf liner to get a good grip on the cap to be able to turn it hard enough to break the seal.
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The inner cap has a very small lip from the main collar that the cap screws onto...I found by working the lips apart I was able to use needle nose pliers to pull the inner cap off...and with the dented lid, I could reseal the can. I confess that I almost just punched a hole in the inner lid to pop it off....but didn't
1395757
Hmmm. It should just close when you do that. Try taking the top off and messing with it to see if it closes that way. If that doesn't work, you might have gotten a defective cap.
1592238
The clear plastic insert attached to the bottle is supposed to fit inside the bottle lid. I have two bottles and when lid is screwed on there is no leakage on either one. I wonder if there is a defect with the clear plastic insert or the lid. You might check to see if the clear plastic is inserted rightly into the bottle. I have tested mine a few times after reading this, and mine are both sealed tight when lid is screwed on. You might contact seller. I am very pleased with my product.
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That's not good. All my bottles had seals. Let the seller know and get a replacement.