U UnionMan Member Joined Sep 24, 2012 Messages 19 Reaction score 0 Location Scranton Oct 21, 2012 #1 I just attempted to pastuerize my first batch of cider. When I pulled Tue bottles from the water, the caps went from being concave to convex. Is it normal for the heat to distend the caps or is this not normal? These are the distended caps This is before heat was applied
I just attempted to pastuerize my first batch of cider. When I pulled Tue bottles from the water, the caps went from being concave to convex. Is it normal for the heat to distend the caps or is this not normal? These are the distended caps This is before heat was applied
OP OP U UnionMan Member Joined Sep 24, 2012 Messages 19 Reaction score 0 Location Scranton Oct 21, 2012 #2 Sorry, order of the pics got reversed.
G GinKings Well-Known Member Joined Apr 11, 2008 Messages 579 Reaction score 21 Location Bridgewater, NJ Oct 21, 2012 #3 The heat increases pressure in the bottles, which could distend the caps.
OP OP U UnionMan Member Joined Sep 24, 2012 Messages 19 Reaction score 0 Location Scranton Oct 21, 2012 #4 Should I try resetting the existing caps when they cool or will it be ok?
G GinKings Well-Known Member Joined Apr 11, 2008 Messages 579 Reaction score 21 Location Bridgewater, NJ Oct 21, 2012 #5 I wouldn't worry about it.
OP OP U UnionMan Member Joined Sep 24, 2012 Messages 19 Reaction score 0 Location Scranton Oct 21, 2012 #6 Cool, thanks a ton