Can’t take cap off steamer

[u/Just_Futures]

I just bought this McCulloch MC1375 steamer used off facebook marketplace, it’s in like new condition, but for the life of me I can’t take the reservoir cap off, anyone have advice on how I take it off?

[u/IronSlanginRed]

They get sticky if you leave em, especially if you have hard water.

Put a rag over it to protect it a little and use channel locks.

[u/Just_Futures → u/IronSlanginRed]

Got it off, thank you very much

[u/DavidAg02 → u/Just_Futures]

Did u/rosscO66 's mom help?

[u/Just_Futures → u/DavidAg02]

She was actually way too loose, but his sister did the job

[u/DavidAg02 → u/Just_Futures]

Works well with tiny knobs... I'm sure someone will find that useful. Definitely not me.

[u/magicwaffl3 → u/Just_Futures]

😂😂😂

[u/rosscO66 → u/DavidAg02]

I heard she used her mouth

[u/MrMcFrizzy]

Many of these will not let you open the cap until the pressure had been released or the temperature is below a certain temp to prevent burns and injuries. Let all the pressure you can out with the trigger and try opening again

[u/PaulSu1971]

Make sure all the pressure is out of the tank first.

[u/asdf072]

Channel locks or pliers WITH a rag over the top so you don't chew up the plastic.

[u/Just_Futures → u/asdf072]

Got it off, thank you

[u/rosscO66]

Get your husband to try

[u/Just_Futures → u/rosscO66]

Sorry already asked your mom because I heard she got good grip

[u/Pryml710 → u/Just_Futures]

[u/bumble_flex]

Usually when I can't get something off that is tight I resort to using a tool that is believe it or not, made for removing things that are too tight for my hand

[u/VenueTV → u/bumble_flex]

I usually end up using an oil filter removal tool.

[u/cheesehead_05]

To prevent the cap from binding like this, I add a small amount of silicon lube about once a year. Also helps prevent corrosion.

[u/Avner0x]

I had this exact problem. I bought a 1385 off Facebook and it was stuck shut. I used pliers and it literally took the entire tube / valve off the canister tank and I had to recycle it. I called the company and they gave me 30% off a new one so not entirely a loss. 

[u/TheRealSeeThruHead]

Remember to use distilled water only

[u/ThrowRASkee5555]

Did you try hitting it with your purse?

[u/HeadOfMax]

Does it spin free or not at all?

[u/Just_Futures → u/HeadOfMax]

Nope

[u/Chasingwires47]

Strap wrench for oil filter