Help, buckets stuck!

[berky]

Hey there,

I'm in somewhat of a predicament..... since my last brew day, I've stored my bottling bucket inside of my fermenting bucket, and now I can't get it out. I've pulled and pried, I just can't seem to get enough leverage.... definite newbie problem (this is only my 3rd brew).

Any suggestions? In somewhat of a jam as I'm all set to brew today.

Appreciate the help. Thanks!

 

[kingjam]

Pour hot water on them. I dont know thats just what i would do may not work. Good luck!! You got any KY jelly (just kidding lol)

 

[kornkob]

Fill the tub with hot water. Soak the bottom bucket in the tub. Bottom bucket should expand a little, as should the air.

Good luck

 

[berky]

The bathtub method worked. After rinsing off the bottom bucket, I dried it off, then put the bucket combo on its side, put my weight on it (this required sitting on it/"riding the bucket") pulling them apart, spinning it around.... finally got it off.

I figured if this didn't work I'd just use my glass carboy as my primary and buy another glass or better bottle....

Thanks for the help!

 

[BierMuncher]

The bathtub method worked...put my weight on it...sitting on it....pulling them apart, spinning it around.... finally got...off.

Whoa, whoa... Let's keep it clean shall we?