[TomCrowther]

How do you guys loosen the heads on di vessels?
I jam the base of the vessel against a wheel/tyre of the van with my foot and then twist the top. Tonight, it wouldn't budge and then after two minutes of effort and cursing, it let go fast and I "thumbed" the tyre big time. Thought it was broken at first but just sprained.
I have to have them on tight to avoid leaks. Any tips appreciated.

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Little bit of Vaseline on the head threads, It'll be much easier next time!

[PoleKing]

Grip with your thighs.
Twist with your hands.




No idea on DI's though.

[rosskesava]

I elbowed myself in the clackers once while trying to undo a DI while holding the base between the insides of my boots.

It came lose all of a sudden.

[Smudger]

Grip with your thighs.
Twist with your hands.




No idea on DI's though.

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I changed all the connectors to brass or stainless fitting in the head and now use a soft faced mallet and a quick tap will release it - don't use this method on plastic as they break 

Darran

[Positivity]

Hot water on the plastic top expands it makes it much easier to get off.

[Simon Mess]

When i 1st started i was di only, and as such, i sometimes found myself having to change resin when out. I soon got into the habit of, if it happened, finding somewhere with a rough tarred, or concrete surface. This provided the necessary grip to the plastic base of the bottle, whilst i leaned down hard and twisted. I also, through trial and error, came to the conclusion that the top was easier to come off once the pressure had been released.

[ascjim]

This winds me up. I put it on it's side stand on it with one foot then with the other foot boot the lid

[Richard S]

hold vessel between feet lean over placing hand on top of vessel hard pushing down and with you other hand tap like a mallet against the fittings and they start to shift if stubborn.
Are they 7's, 11's or 25's?