So I would like to know how to hide the spigot until it is needed? Reviews say take it into a restaurant! Etc but to me, the spigot would stick out.
1825632
It doesn't show enough. I did return this product because you have to use box wine for it to work.
1825633
The spigot is part of the wine bag. You buy "wine in a box", open the box, remove the bag (with spigot attached), and put the bag into your Winecoat. If you want to hide the spigot, just do not pull it thru the hole until you are ready to use it. Personally, I would not take it to use in a restaurant, but I used mine at festivals, outdoor concerts, picnics, movies (teeheehee..easy in the dark...just fill your empy soda cup), and descrete places as such. Enjoy!!!
1825634
I usually tie a small neckerchief/scarf over one side of the handle, and drape the fabric across the spigot. Hasn't failed me yet!
1825635
The spigot could be tucked inside and pulled out easily if the bag o wine isn't super full. You would then have a black bag with a hole in it, and I doubt anyone would notice.
1825636
There's no way to hide or close the spigot. It's part of the bag that goes inside. I didn't like that it sticks out either. This wine bag is a great idea but needs a redesign!
1999024
It just hangs. It just makes the end of your spigot flexible so you can easily rinse the sink. Oh, I just tried it and found that if you pull the bottom out, it changes from stream to spray. Thanks for cluing me into that.
697690
take the lid off before draining for safety.....the pour spout is there so the contents don't splash. the lid is not intended to stay on when pouring.
131979
You wouldn't ferment in this. Buy a carboy or a food grade bucket. Needs to be airtight. Then you still are better off with a racking siphon than a spigot. The goal is to get most of the yeast and solids to settle out before bottling. I would read up. There's tons of great books out there. Or do like me and learn by trial and error. Makes for some bad beer at first though. Cheers
1591627
The entry hole for rainwater is on the top - does have a white screw type lid so you can open/close. MY big problem (and I hear from others) I discovered it leaks at the bottom, so I've had to use some silicone. Also, unlike others, it is NOT under a gutter area to catch the water. That not withstanding? I have hoisted it up on a 3 ft. stand BECAUSE? No way to use the spigot to GET the water into a pail if you don't. Hope this answers MORE than you asked!!! P. D., San Ramon, No. Ca.
1570345
The spigot is plastic. I wouldn't use it on the next 1 that I purchase. I'll just connect a short hose and shut off valve to the drain spout at the lowest practical place. That allows me to take advantage of water pressure. The spigot is useless for me. Otherwise it's a great product.
171812
Remove the spigot, it should unscrew. Replace it with a higher quality spigot that has a wider orifice or clean the old one out. I found the original spigot not up to the quality of the barrel itself. Mold or debris can easily clog it. It is designed to have the perforated top sit under a rain downspout. Rain easily enters the barrel while large twigs/leaves do not. The only thing I have seen is when there is a downpour the water will overwhelm the grated top and some will be lost over the side of the barrel.
2215426
It's good, but if you run water through it too high, be careful of where the spigot attaches to the unit because it might leak. Mine now leaks a little every time i use it because there is nothing to seal it. That's the only complaint I have with this.
1503811
As long as they're not in a compromised position there shouldn't be a problem. If you remove them from the Berkey just wrap each in an old clean towel. If you're keeping them in the Berkey, keep the Berkey upright and keep the spigot protected.
716565
You don't need the base if you can get a glass under the spigot...Actually the spigot hangs below into the base area so it would have to be out to the edge of the cabinet for the spigot to hang and a glass to fill with the water...Don't forget you have to take the lid off to add water every day...
978537
Thanks! It probably is a design flaw, then.I've attempted to contact Krups and just received a generic reply to ship it to a service center. Too much of a hassle to do that or try to return it for another (not even sure where my receipt is at this point).It's more of a nuisance, not knowing that the thing is almost empty--especially when entertaining guests! Otherwise, it's great! Guess we'll just have to be sure to have a spare keg on hand at all times :)
813834
HELP?!!! This spigot is NOT 7//16" at the threaded section that goes through the glass; it is inf FACT 3/4" [or 14/16th's of an inch]. I just received 3 spigots, based upon the 7/16" measurement.I would like to have these spigots replaced with spigots that 7/16" diameter at the threaded section. HELP ?!!!
978542
Have you tried looking at the indicator from a lower position (looking up at it)? We thought the same about ours, and later realized that while looking at it from above (its) counter height that it always looked full. Upon stooping down we noticed that the bars were actually decreasing with the keg contents, just the lights show through and always appear full when looking down at it. Now we always know when we have to get ready to crack another. :-)
2138308
You can unscrew the spigot and put some olive oil on the seal an that might work, I have had mine for 3 years and the only problem I have had was my granddaughter broke my spigot off. I bought another one in fact 2 just in case. They are cheep and easy to replace. I would contact the company and let the know what is going on. But all in all the company should replace it at no cost to you or at least send you a new spigot. hope that helped some,
1658405
We are not using the spigot but I did not look to see if it was removalble. We just have a hose going from it to the house spigot and then the hose hanging on the reel.
2248111
You have to put this on top (or hold it) of your water container (bottle, carafe, etc.) and put it under the faucet. If you have shallow sink (like I do,) you will probably have to pour water into it instead of putting it under the faucet.
2087778
You might check to be sure that you have the gasket positioned properly or that there isn't a defect or irregularity in the gasket. Alternatively, you might buy a large rubber washer from a hardware store to put between the spigot and the cistern. Finally, perhaps you are being a little too gentle in tightening?