"Alfonse" > wrote in message


> Joe,
> You have to look at the inside of the screw top to make sure that it will
> seal properly. If it does, then there's no reason not to use them. I've got
> a few bottles that I've set aside for aging that are in fancy liquor
> bottles. I usually try to fit a cork in the bottle before using the screw
> top just to be on the safe side.

If you are in doubt about the ability of the screw cap to seal tightly,
first fill the bottle with water, cap and let it stand upside down for
24 hours and see if it leaks. If no water cames out, it is sealed and
air won't leak in>
Larry


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