After using this do you reinsert the cork or is it better to use a wine stopper or something else? Would this work for Mead (honey wine)?
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Use a good wine stopper, not the cork. A good rubber stopper will prevent the gas from escaping better than a cork.
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Cork or wine stopper will work fine, this product will work on anything you want to preserve it displaces the air.
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It would be best to use a wine stopper which will make a air tight seal. You can also use a cork if a stopper is not available. Cork is porous and may not make a tight seal when reinserted. Will work for any type of wine.
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As per the instructions, after inserting the flexible tube from the can into the wine bottle I insert the original cork at an angle until it is snug around the plastic tube into the neck of the bottle, and when finished injecting the gas into the bottle I push the cork into the bottle as the plastic tube is removed, with a twisting motion on the cork. This works perfect everytime. One trick, wet the end of the cork with some wine before so it will twist back into the neck of the bottle. Good luck......Cheers !
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I have never found a problem with synthetic corks either. I found that when I place the opener on top of the cork, that I hold the opener steady with one hand and make sure the bottom of the unit does not slip as the corkscrew is inserted. I have bought four of these units. Just make sure you remember where you put the power cord for charging the unit. You don't need to charge it very often. I have had mine a year and I may have charged it three times. Enjoy!
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It depends on how you intend to place it in the neck. You can try to push it in remembering how high the wine is supposed to be when bottling it. The problem is fluid does not compress. A wine corker can be had for as little as $20 and makes it far easier to place the corks. The first time I tried corking a bottle there were 430 pounds worth of men to cork it. One to hold and one to push the cork in. No fun. Hope this helps.
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I was able to remove red wine with this item. I did however put white wine on it as it helps to take out red wine. I also boiled water after spraying the resolve on it. But yes, it came out :)
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I just fill the empty bottle with some water, reattach it, and flush out any wine stuck in the tube. Generally, there is not much in there.
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The stoppers are reusable. You can easily rinse them off. This is a great wine saver! I give them as gifts.
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Technically you can use it to make wine. Thats what I bought it for as. The only problem is you will have to get a couple extra things. The capper it comes with is for capping beer bottles and wont do wine bottles. You can buy a wine corker, or just pound your corks in with a hammer and a piece of rod (or alternative). It also does not come with yeast (your going to want EC 1118 for wine/mead). I would replace the plastic bucket with another carboy ASAP and be really careful not to scratch the bucket until you do. This is because bacteria get in scratches and crevasses of plastic and are hard to kill. So clean well but also carefully. All that said, you can totally make wine with this kit. Technically you can use it to make wine. Thats what I bought it for as. The only problem is you will have to get a couple extra things. The capper it comes with is for capping beer bottles and wont do wine bottles. You can buy a wine corker, or just pound your corks in with a hammer and a piece of rod (or alternative). It also does not come with yeast (your going to want EC 1118 for wine/mead). I would replace the plastic bucket with another carboy ASAP and be really careful not to scratch the bucket until you do. This is because bacteria get in scratches and crevasses of plastic and are... » Read More Technically you can use it to make wine. Thats what I bought it for as. The only problem is you will have to get a couple extra things. The capper it comes with is for capping beer bottles and wont do wine bottles. You can buy a wine corker, or just pound your corks in with a hammer and a piece of rod (or alternative). It also does not come with yeast (your going to want EC 1118 for wine/mead). I would replace the plastic bucket with another carboy ASAP and be really careful not to scratch the bucket until you do. This is because bacteria get in scratches and crevasses of plastic and are hard to kill. So clean well but also carefully. All that said, you can totally make wine with this kit. « Show Less
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I purchased this for my husband and we have used this on several types of corks both long and short. We haven't had any problems at all. It even releases the cork right in your hands. We love it. Hope this helps.
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I disassembled the wine opener. There are 4 Phillips head screws covered by rubber plugs on the back side that you have to pry out carefully. Then there are two screws on the end. Remove the screws and the wine opener will be in halves. you can unscrew the cork from the wine opener and while you have it apart, slide the contacts for charging down or bend them a little with a pliers. If you re-assemble the wine opener, it might charge and work again. Still underpowered but it might work.
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I use the Metrokane Rabbit a Wine Bottle Stoppers. They seem to work well and create a tight seal against the bottle.
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The Chitosan, which is used to stabilize the wine. I don't know if there is any thing else you can use in its place.
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You put the cutter down over the top of the bottle, squeeze the sides of the cutter together, and rotate about half a turn. The top of the foil comes off cleanly, like a disk. Then you use your favorite cork puller to remove the cork. It works fine -- much better than a different model I used before.
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Yes, you do remove the cork from the needle. There is a plastic disk that you push on so you don't have to touch the cork or needle. It took me a minute to figure that out, but it does slide off easily once you get it.
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DO NOT USE THIS with a vacuum system....the vacuum system will suck the nitrogen, argon and other inert gasses that are in the Private Wine Preservation system out of the bottle, leaving it without any protection from oxidation. Also, from my 30+ years of experience with fine wine collecting, and from a good friend who was the Number One Wine Sommelier in all of France a few years ago, the vacuum systems suck out the oxygen bound molecules within the wine and causes it to loose much of its quality and flavor when next consumed.Enjoy this very practical and functional wine preservation system.....Cheers ! ! ! DO NOT USE THIS with a vacuum system....the vacuum system will suck the nitrogen, argon and other inert gasses that are in the Private Wine Preservation system out of the bottle, leaving it without any protection from oxidation. Also, from my 30+ years of experience with fine wine collecting, and from a good friend who was the Number One Wine Sommelier in all of France a few years ago, the vacuum systems suck out the oxygen bound molecules within the wine and causes it to loose much of its quality and flavor when next consumed.Enjoy this very practical and functional wine preservation... » Read More DO NOT USE THIS with a vacuum system....the vacuum system will suck the nitrogen, argon and other inert gasses that are in the Private Wine Preservation system out of the bottle, leaving it without any protection from oxidation. Also, from my 30+ years of experience with fine wine collecting, and from a good friend who was the Number One Wine Sommelier in all of France a few years ago, the vacuum systems suck out the oxygen bound molecules within the wine and causes it to loose much of its quality and flavor when next consumed.Enjoy this very practical and functional wine preservation system.....Cheers ! ! ! « Show Less
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It is used to cap bottles not cork them. The capper uses standard bottle caps and seals them to the top of bottles.
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Unfortunately, I have the same issue. The wine sealer does not fit with all bottles. Sorry, I was not any help.
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p.s. mine lasted only around a year before it conked out. I'd suggest looking around for a different, more reliable model. Keep in mind also that the shelves are designed to fit ONLY your classic regular type of wine bottle. Anytime you have something like a red with a wider base (like a lot of California wines) or champagne, you have to jam it in or else remove a shelf. Why they didn't think of this is a mystery to me. But it makes sense given how shoddy my machine was.