How heavy is too heavy for a tap handle?

I bought some used standard faucets that I sold the old tap handles, and I've been looking for something unique.

I found some port wine bottles that I added threaded inserts to with resin, and now that I have them together, I'm wondering if they're too heavy. (Two I added the inserts in the neck, so the bottle sits upside-down on the faucet, was going to make some "Bottom's Up Grog" labels to put on them. A third has the punt filled with resin so the insert is almost flush with the bottom of the bottle.)

On the plus side, the inserts are a little off center, so the center of gravity does tend to pull them back to keep it closed, but I'm still not so sure this is a good idea. I should probably just pressure up the faucet and see how it works, but I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with this before I made a mess.

Pictures to follow.

If it is heavy enough to be bumped and open the faucet, it's too heavy.

Table beer is awesome. Floor beer, not so much.

MrFoodScientist said:

"Bottom's Up Grog"

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you REALLY DON'T want to see that

GilaMinumBeer said:

If it is heavy enough to be bumped and open the faucet, it's too heavy.

Table beer is awesome. Floor beer, not so much.

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Looks like they're too heavy. Hmmm... now what to do with them?

MrFoodScientist said:

Looks like they're too heavy. Hmmm... now what to do with them?

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Sell em off on craigslist and get your materials cost back? Swap the wind bottles for beer bottles with a cool shape (or some sort of smaller lighter bottle thing from Pier 1) and chalk it up as a learning experience.

Was trying to drill some 7oz bottles, but it got messy, and the drill bit that I have that is suitable for glass is a tiny one that came with a rotary tool set, so getting a large enough hole is a tedious process, especially since you have to submerge in water while drilling for best results.

I threw one on ebay to see how it goes.

I promised pictures, so here you go: