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Coleus 02-23-2010 03:27 AM

Help: Open the TLF
 
I tried to open my TLF and just can't. I closed it too tight last time so that the water does not leak out. Well now i can't open it. Any tips to open it easily?

shrimpchips 02-23-2010 03:32 AM

Rubber band around the top works for me. Or a strap wrench.

banditpowdercoat 02-23-2010 04:52 AM

I used a spoon handle between the 2 top outlets. Be carefull you dont crack an outlet, but it works

tlo 02-23-2010 05:03 AM

just run it under hot water for a minute to shrink the seal a little. It has worked for me when I cant get it open.

Kryptic4L 02-23-2010 05:03 AM

also remeber that when you squeeze on the top your pressing the threads into each other, thus working against yourself making it much harder to open.

The Grizz 02-23-2010 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat (Post 494929)
I used a spoon handle between the 2 top outlets. Be carefull you dont crack an outlet, but it works

This is what I did to, put's no pressure on the threads but be gentle big guy.:lol:

kien 02-23-2010 06:01 AM

The hot water trick always works for me. Works for jars too :lol:

Might have to soak the entire lid part in hot water for a while, or run it under the hot water.

Coleus 02-23-2010 06:19 PM

I will give all suggestion method a try tonight. Thanks all

fkshiu 02-23-2010 07:36 PM

Strap wrench or plier-style oil filter wrench.

Coleus 02-24-2010 03:14 AM

ok finally got it open with the strap wrench


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