GotPushrods
Well-Known Member
Anyone having any luck with getting the lid off easily after fermentation? Mine are a bear to get off. I lube the o-ring with keg lube on brew day, but it doesn't seem to help much at all. I need a second person to hold the Fermonster so I can man handle the lid to get it off. Last batch I was by myself so I just transferred through the bung hole and dealt with the lids after I got all the beer out. A strap wrench would probably work, but I don't have one that fits good. Any other ideas?
I use an oil filter wrench and have no problems with a light grease on the o-ring. A few lb/ft max. I don't worry about getting the lid too tight as I know it will come off easily.