BreweyMcHops Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 It just popped off somehow...I can't get those 2 male bits on the handle to pop back in , maybe it's done as it's assembled and I'm screwed? This is jeopardizing the entire brew schedule...the entire MISSION! Anybody had this , and been able to fix it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopers DIY Beer Team Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 @BreweyMcHops It's a bit fiddly and it may require a second set of hands, depending on how strong your hands are. Pull the tap apart (remove the base for the top) and push the red boot down on a flat surface like a kitchen bench. This will push the plastic post up far enough to slide the two lugs back into the post. Cheers, Frank. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, BreweyMcHops said: It just popped off somehow...I can't get those 2 male bits on the handle to pop back in , maybe it's done as it's assembled and I'm screwed? This is jeopardizing the entire brew schedule...the entire MISSION! Anybody had this , and been able to fix it? I know it may feel like the horse has bolted but can I also make a suggestion that you purchase a couple of spare taps from the Coopers online store. For members the price is $5.62 per unit and you can order up to 2 taps and they will ship for free. It'll give you peace of mind should anything like this occur again. Link to the Coopers online store: https://www.diybeer.com/au/coopers-diy-beer-snap-tap.html Edited January 16 by Tricky Micky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, BreweyMcHops said: It just popped off somehow...I can't get those 2 male bits on the handle to pop back in , maybe it's done as it's assembled and I'm screwed? This is jeopardizing the entire brew schedule...the entire MISSION! Anybody had this , and been able to fix it? Good advice from Frank, in the meantime do you have any LHBS close by so you can get a spare tap or 2? I reckon it always to have a few spares of the basics in stock for instances like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Tricky Micky said: I know it may feel like the horse has bolted but can I also make a suggestion that you purchase a couple of spare taps from the Coopers online store. For members the price is $5.62 per unit and you can order up to 2 taps and they will ship for free. It'll give you peace of mind should anything like this occur again. Link to the Coopers online store: https://www.diybeer.com/au/coopers-diy-beer-snap-tap.html Good one Tricky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopers DIY Beer Team Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said: LHBS close by so you can get a spare tap or 2? Snap Taps are only available through the Online Store but if this tap is faulty I will replace it free of charge. Cheers, Frank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 21 minutes ago, Coopers DIY Beer Team said: Snap Taps are only available through the Online Store but if this tap is faulty I will replace it free of charge. Cheers, Frank. Yes, Frank, sorry, I should have made it clearer; I was really meaning in general assuming he had other types of fermenters as well as Coopers. I like to keep spares of most parts/accessories. It is also reassuring that Coopers always stand by their products. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 53 minutes ago, Coopers DIY Beer Team said: Snap Taps are only available through the Online Store but if this tap is faulty I will replace it free of charge. Cheers, Frank. Nicely played Frank. Thank-you for your support. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreweyMcHops Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 On 1/16/2024 at 9:39 AM, Classic Brewing Co said: Good advice from Frank, in the meantime do you have any LHBS close by so you can get a spare tap or 2? I reckon it always to have a few spares of the basics in stock for instances like this. Thanks guys I will have a go at the suggested " field strip" of the tap . I ordered a replacement last night from the coopers site . Strangely the brew shops here seem to sell ONLY the threaded taps that don't work with coopers FV's , and they are closer to $15 for an inferior looking (garden grade, a bit rough from china you know what I mean? ) type product Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, BreweyMcHops said: Thanks guys I will have a go at the suggested " field strip" of the tap . I ordered a replacement last night from the coopers site . Strangely the brew shops here seem to sell ONLY the threaded taps that don't work with coopers FV's , and they are closer to $15 for an inferior looking (garden grade, a bit rough from china you know what I mean? ) type product Cheers! The threaded taps that fit the 30l & 60l Ambi style Fermenters are $3.40 online. The snap style are $7.95 but won't fit the Coopers Fermenter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreweyMcHops Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: The threaded taps that fit the 30l & 60l Ambi style Fermenters are $3.40 online. The snap style are $7.95 but won't fit the Coopers Fermenter. Spot on those ones, I run those on my other fermenters ( I have a Coopers , and 2 of the good ol Bunnings Blues) those threaded taps that suit Blues were $2 from Bunnings but they are still cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, BreweyMcHops said: Spot on those ones, I run those on my other fermenters ( I have a Coopers , and 2 of the good ol Bunnings Blues) those threaded taps that suit Blues were $2 from Bunnings but they are still cheap Yeah, I have seen the stuff at Bunnings but never bought any, they do sell some BPA free & food grade plastics, not sure about those but as long as they are sanitised they should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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