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Hey guys,

I've got a Duraglas bottle with a red painted spout on it. I think it was a gargoyle spout, but it's rusty and crummy. It has an air tube that extends down into the bottom of the bottle.

Anyway, I can't get this spout off... I tried soaking it in PB Blaster overnight, and it still won't budge. I was thinking about heating it with a torch...

Has anyone had the same experience?

Thanks,
Wes

Hi Wes- try running hot water on spout at threads- should soften up whatever is holding it- thanks don

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Wanted 5 quart cans

Murtic acid [pool supply] will eat the rusty metal off without hurting the glass. Neutralize the acid with BAKING SODA & water, then wash with soapy water.
db

Thanks for the advice on the spout, guys.

Turns out heat was the answer... I tried soaking in PB Blaster for 3 days, to no avail. I tried hot water, too.

I finally broke out the propane torch, and heated evenly around the lid threads. I could hear the metal creaking and popping, so I knew it was both expanding and moving. I was careful not to heat the glass much. I then used a rag to unscrew the lid - it came off pretty readily.

Thanks again guys - luckily I didn't have to break out the acid - that was my next recourse

Wes