Wine Bottle Stopper Problem

[MartinPens]

I have made many wine bottle stoppers - the stainless steel kind. The ones that I keep and have used both got this nasty, almost chemical reaction that caused a hard bumpy substance on the stainless steel stopper. Does anyone know anything about this - how to prevent it - why it is caused. And where do I get kits that don't do this. The stopper is ruined because it's almost impossible to clean it off. I keep the tops and am waiting for an alternative or answer to the puzzle.

Martin

 

[el_d]

Hi Martin, Are you positive you have stainless steel stoppers and not the chrome plated versions?
From what you described it sounds like they are plated.

Were the stoppers in wine?

 

[nytefaii]

As far as I know, these are the only stoppers that will not pit with a reaction to the wines. They arent as pretty as the chrome plated ones, but you never have to worry about throwing it out either.

http://www.torne-lignum.com/stoppers.html

 

[jppensplus]

You'll need to use stoppers with Class 316 stainless steel--this is the same steel alloy used by the Navy for above-the-water-line applications where corrosive saltwater spray can be a real problem--

 

[jttheclockman]

You did not buy Ruth Niles stoppers shame on you.

 

[turnaround]

Thanks for the link Chris. Nice looking ss stoppers

 

[dexter0606]

Just to be a smart a$$
Don't let your wine sit around so long! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

I use strictly chrome plated and have never had a problem. I have a couple that are used on a regular basis. No problems.
My wife uses one that she got as a gift (not one of mine) and it shows pitting.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

Can we see a picture of the bottle stopper in question?

 

[FrankG]

I use cork stoppers. Never had one peel yet.

 

[MartinPens]

ok, I have 20 Ruth Niles bottle stoppers on order. Thanks for the lead. I think I will also try the Cork style stoppers.

Martin

 

[nava1uni]

There are also silicone stoppers that work well.

 

[TellicoTurning]

The cork style will also absorb the taste and colors of the red wines.... I use either the stainless steel or the silicone stoppers on all of my wine bottle stoppers.