How to open wine without a corkscrew with a lighter?
If you need to open a bottle of wine, but there is no corkscrew nearby, you can use the tools at hand. One of these is a lighter. The main thing is to know how to use it correctly for this purpose.
Operating principle
Initially, it should be noted that absolutely any working lighter is suitable for uncorking wine. It is not necessary that it has a built-in corkscrew or any knives, since it will be fire that will be used. This life hack is quite common.
The principle of this method is to heat the air inside the bottle. If we recall the laws of physics, then hot air should push the plug outward in a few seconds, since it increases in volume as it heats up.
The main condition that must be met is that the plug must not be mechanically held.
Step-by-step instruction
When uncorking a bottle, of course, it is best to use the traditional method, that is, with a corkscrew. But if there is still no such tool, then you can use any working lighter. The process is simple and consists of several stages.
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First you need to remove all the foil from the neck. This is necessary in order to see the whole bottle.
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Now you need to bring the switched on lighter to the neck of the bottle. It is important to ensure that the flames cover the entire area where the plug is located.
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It is very important that the heating takes place evenly. To do this, you need to rotate the bottle in the process.
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If everything is done correctly, then after a few seconds the cork will pop out.
When uncorking a bottle in this way, do not forget about safety rules. During the heating process, do not direct the bottle towards a person, as the cork can injure.
But if you follow all the rules and techniques, then this is a really working way to open wine at home without a corkscrew.
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